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Alcoholics Anonymous

IHOP-KC Promotes Sexaholics Anonymous, Contemplative Spirituality, Alcoholics Anonymous

April 6, 2015 by Lighthouse Trails author

By John Lanagan Despite proclamations about the love and power of Christ, when all is said and done, the International House of Prayer offers onsite Alcoholics Anonymous, Sexaholics Anonymous, and Codependents Anonymous meetings to those who are in bondage.[1] All churches and organizations associated with the New Apostolic Reformation are in error–but some far more than … [Read more…]

Posted in: Charismatic, Christian Organizations, Contemplative Spirituality, False Signs and Wonders, New Evangelicalism, Spiritual Deception Tagged: 12 steps, AA, Alcoholics Anonymous, Contemplative Spirituality, hyper-charismatic, ihop, ihopkc, john lanagan, mike bickle, my word like fire, Sexaholics Anonymous

The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From the Tree – “God Calling” Spiritually Influenced Alcoholics Anonymous

February 12, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails author

An ex-Oxford Group member named Richmond Walker, years later as an A.A. member, compiled prayers and meditations into one little book. Much of it was based on the demonic writings found in God Calling.—John Lanagan By John Lanagan My Word Like Fire Warren B. Smith notes that God Calling is “the channeled book  that inspired Sarah Young to try … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Spirituality, JESUS CALLING, New Age movement, The Role of Meditation Tagged: "another jesus" calling, Alcoholics Anonymous, bob smith, god calling warren b. smith, jesus calling, john lanagan, mysticism, New Age, sarah young

Letter to the Editor: The Message at Celebrate Recovery Has Been Twisted – The False Teachings of 12 Steps

February 10, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Dear Lighthouse Trails: This subject has been written on my heart for several months now because I have been volunteering as a leader in [Rick Warren’s] Celebrate Recovery and involved in this program for almost three years. I have been waiting for God to lead me away from this group on His time, and this … [Read more…]

Posted in: Christian Organizations, Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Spirituality, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Purpose Driven Movement, Rick Warren, Saddleback, The New Spirituality, The Role of Meditation Tagged: AA, Alcoholics Anonymous, celebrate recovery, contemplative prayer, john lanagan, letter to the editor, meditation, new spirituality, swedenborg

Dr. Harry Ironside and The Berean Call ON Oxford Group and Alcoholics Anonymous

February 5, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

The following is an excerpt from our latest Booklet Tract: The “Spiritual” Truth About Alcoholics Anonymous by John Lanagan. This will help to show how serious it is when Christians become involved with groups whose foundation is not Christ-centered or biblical but rather is rooted in eastern-style meditation or New Age beliefs. WHAT DID DR. HARRY … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Organizations, Defending the Faith, The Word of God Tagged: Alcoholics Anonymous, harry ironside, john lanagan, The Berean Call

NEW BOOKLET: The “Spiritual” Truth Behind Alcoholics Anonymous—And Why Christians Should Think Twice About Joining A.A.

February 4, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails author

The “Spiritual” Truth Behind Alcoholics Anonymous written by John Lanagan is our newest Lighthouse Trails Print Booklet Tract. The Booklet Tract is 18 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are as much as 50% off retail.  Below is the content of the booklet. To order copies of The “Spiritual” Truth Behind … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Contemplative Spirituality, Health, New Age movement, RESOURCES, The Preaching of the Cross Tagged: 12-step program, a.a., Alcoholics Anonymous, bill wilson, bob smith, Buddhism, Contemplative Spirituality, eastern meditation, emmet fox, frank buchman, harry ironside, higher power, Hinduism, john lanagan, meditation, New Age, new age meditation, new thought, ouija board, oxford group, richard rohr, serenity prayer, spiritualism, swedenborg, The Berean Call, unitarians

Why the bad attitude about Alcoholics Anonymous?

September 13, 2011 by A Ministry in His Service

LTRP Note: John Lanagan of My Word Like Fire Ministries has been writing about his concerns with Alcoholics Anonymous for some time. The following post is his response to those who don’t understand why he focuses so much time on AA and its roots. By John Langan My Word Like Fire Ministries Another reader is puzzled … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Practices, The Role of Meditation Tagged: Alcoholics Anonymous, john lanagan, spiritual deception

Brian McLaren:12 Step groups may help us escape Bible

March 23, 2010 by A Ministry in His Service

by John Lanagan My Word Like Fire In his book, A New Kind of Christianity, Emergent leader Brian McLaren attacks Biblical understanding, and tries to revise both God and the Bible. In his chapter on reinterpreting God’s Word, he  notes, “Even for those of us on this quest, breaking out of centuries-old habits won’t be easy…”[1] In the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Spiritual Deception, The Emerging Church Tagged: Alcoholics Anonymous, Brian McLaren

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  • “Vatican Invites Abortion Advocate Chelsea Clinton [and New Age Leader Deepak Chopra] To Talk About ‘Health’ And The ‘Soul’”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on April 17, 2021 at 1:34 pm

    “Vatican Invites Abortion Advocate Chelsea Clinton [and New Age Leader Deepak Chopra] To Talk About ‘Health’ And The ‘Soul’” LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. To learn more about the Catholic Church and its role in helping to bring about a false ecumenical end-time “Christ,” read Roger Oakland’s book, Another Jesus: The eucharist christ and the new evangelization. Other speakers at this Vatican event include meditation advocates ... [Read more...] The post “Vatican Invites Abortion Advocate Chelsea Clinton [and New Age Leader Deepak Chopra] To Talk About ‘Health’ And The ‘Soul’” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “California lifts COVID-19 limits on indoor worship services following US Supreme Court rulings”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on April 15, 2021 at 1:05 am

    “California lifts COVID-19 limits on indoor worship services following US Supreme Court rulings” LTRJ Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. By Robert JablonFox News, KTVU LOS ANGELES – California on Monday lifted its limits on indoor worship services in the face of U.S. Supreme Court rulings that struck down the coronavirus public health mandates. However, the state Department of Public Health guidelines still said indoor ... [Read more...] The post “California lifts COVID-19 limits on indoor worship services following US Supreme Court rulings” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “Canadian Government Agency Blocks Access to Church Building With Fencing Over Coronavirus Restrictions”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on April 12, 2021 at 10:35 am

    “Canadian Government Agency Blocks Access to Church Building With Fencing Over Coronavirus Restrictions” LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. The pastor of this Edmonton, Alberta church was initially arrested and later released. He currently awaits trial in May. Provided by Christian News Network RCMP and members of Alberta Health Services were on scene at GraceLife Church west of Edmonton Wednesday morning to “physically close” the ... [Read more...] The post “Canadian Government Agency Blocks Access to Church Building With Fencing Over Coronavirus Restrictions” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Booklet Highlight: Forgiving—A Story of Forgiveness and How and Why We Should Forgive
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on April 10, 2021 at 11:55 am

    Booklet Highlight: <em>Forgiving—A Story of Forgiveness and How and Why We Should Forgive</em> LTRP Note: The following is a Lighthouse Trails topical booklet. Lighthouse Trails now publishes 145 booklets, written by over 30 authors. These inexpensive ($1.95 each) booklets are designed to give away, and based on comments and feedback from our readers, they are very effective in helping explain difficult and misunderstoo topics. PART 1: MASK-E-PE-TOON: A ... [Read more...] The post Booklet Highlight: <em>Forgiving—A Story of Forgiveness and How and Why We Should Forgive</em> appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “NEW DATA SHOWS HOMESCHOOLING EXPLOSION”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on April 5, 2021 at 11:48 pm

    “NEW DATA SHOWS HOMESCHOOLING EXPLOSION” LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. By Alex NewmanFreedom Project Media New data from the U.S. Census Bureau confirm earlier polling results showing an unprecedented explosion in the number of families choosing to educate their children at home, free from government indoctrination, sexualization, forced masking, and dangerous dumbing down. Homeschooling ... [Read more...] The post “NEW DATA SHOWS HOMESCHOOLING EXPLOSION” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “Canadian Father Jailed For Talking About Court-Ordered Transgendering Of His Teenage Daughter”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on April 5, 2021 at 11:41 am

    “Canadian Father Jailed For Talking About Court-Ordered Transgendering Of His Teenage Daughter” LTRP Note: Lighthouse Trails has been following the story of Canadian father Rob Hoogland since early 2020. Be sure and read our booklet, Transgenderism and Our Children (which we have been forbidden to mail to Canada by the Canadian government). To see a 2020 video interview with Mr. Hoogland (that was banned from YouTube), click ... [Read more...] The post “Canadian Father Jailed For Talking About Court-Ordered Transgendering Of His Teenage Daughter” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Resurrection! by Harry Ironside
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on April 3, 2021 at 11:18 am

    Resurrection! by Harry Ironside By Harry A. Ironside He preached unto them Jesus, and the resurrection . . . And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men everywhere to repent: because he hath appointed a day, in the which he will judge the world in righteousness by that man whom he hath ordained; whereof ... [Read more...] The post Resurrection! by Harry Ironside appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “Republican States Push Back Against Critical Race Theory”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on April 1, 2021 at 11:10 am

    “Republican States Push Back Against Critical Race Theory” LTRP Note: In December of 2019, Lighthouse Trails first alerted its readers to Critical Race Theory and its entering the church with our article titled “Southern Baptist Convention Adopts “Critical Race Theory”—A Dangerous Marxist “Solution” That Will Not Work.” Later, in the summer of 2020, we released a booklet addressing Critical Race Theory and the ... [Read more...] The post “Republican States Push Back Against Critical Race Theory” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Question: Are Christian Contemplation and Eastern Mysticism the Same Thing?
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 31, 2021 at 11:52 am

    Question: Are Christian Contemplation and Eastern Mysticism the Same Thing? Recently, we received an e-mail from a reader who is trying to explain to some people in a prominent Christian organization who are practicing contemplative prayer that contemplative prayer (i.e., Christian contemplation) is no different than Eastern meditation (i.e., mysticism). The following article by Ray Yungen explains what contemplative prayer is and how it is ... [Read more...] The post Question: Are Christian Contemplation and Eastern Mysticism the Same Thing? appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • A Word From the Past for Today: “Open Letter To Evangelical and Protestant Pastors – Now is the Day to Turn Back to God’s Word”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 29, 2021 at 2:31 pm

    A Word From the Past for Today: “Open Letter To Evangelical and Protestant Pastors – Now is the Day to Turn Back to God’s Word” LTRP Note: Ten years ago, author and evangelist Roger Oakland wrote an open letter to evangelical pastors beseeching them to turn away from false teachings, complacency, and ecumenicalism and stand true to God’s Word in these last days. Although Roger is no longer in active ministry, his words and warnings are as relevant today as ... [Read more...] The post A Word From the Past for Today: “Open Letter To Evangelical and Protestant Pastors – Now is the Day to Turn Back to God’s Word” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

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