By Mark TapscottPJ Media It got little coverage in the Mainstream Media, but the Supreme Court on Friday ruled 6-3 that Santa Clara County, California, officials cannot forbid churches in the Silicon Valley region from holding in-person worship services. Chief Justice John Roberts joined with justices Amy Coney Barrett, Clarence Thomas, Samuel Alito, Brett Kavanaugh, and Neil … [Read more…]
LTRJ Note: The following is posted for information and research purposes. By Heather ClarkChristian News Network A bill presented in the Arkansas legislature would prohibit the State from closing churches or prohibiting religious gatherings during disasters and emergencies, while also upholding the State’s right to issue safety guidelines that are equally applicable to all. “Religion … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. By Mark TapscottThe Epoch Times California Superior Court Judge Gregory Pulskamp delivered a stinging rebuke of Gov. Gavin Newsom late on Dec. 10, ruling against “all COVID-19 restrictions that fail to treat houses of worship equal to the favored class” of businesses such as … [Read more…]
By Heather ClarkChristian News Network The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled that New York’s “very severe” limitations on church attendance in the state’s COVID red and orange zones violate the First Amendment right to free exercise of religion and are not the least restrictive means of preventing infections. “Not only is there no evidence that … [Read more…]
LTRJ Note: The following article and video are posted for informational and research purposes. By Heather ClarkChristian News Network A Baptist church in California has been fined $10,000 for holding a morning and evening service indoors and for also including singing during those gatherings. The church has been warned that continued violations of the Santa … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. By Matthew VadumThe Epoch Times A state judge in California put Gov. Gavin Newsom’s emergency order from July prohibiting indoor church services during the coronavirus pandemic on hold after a Los Angeles-area megachurch filed a lawsuit. The decision comes as thousands of Christians in the … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. By Blake FussellThe Christian Post San Luis Obispo County, located in central California, has become a sanctuary county for churches struggling to cope state restrictions on worship gatherings. San Luis Obispo County District Attorney Dan Dow confirmed late last month he will … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. Because Lighthouse Trails is a research ministry, we do post out-of-house news articles from various secular and Christian sources along with our own in-house articles if we believe our readers can benefit from the information. By Holly SheerThe Federalist National tension and … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following out-of-house news story is posted for informational and research purposes. Lighthouse Trails has been concerned about John Ortberg’s contemplative/emergent propensities for many years. In this case, our concerns extend to the protection of children in the church. Lighthouse Trails has been a voice and an advocate for children since our inception … [Read more…]
By Tristan JusticeThe Federalist Major cities across the U.S. saw their fourth day of protests and riots Friday night following the death of George Floyd, an African-American man who was killed by Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin. On Friday, Chauvin was arrested and charged with third-degree murder and manslaughter. Violent demonstrators from Minneapolis, to Atlanta … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. By Chris Woodward and Steve JordahlOneNewsNow California’s liberal governor has backtracked over restrictions for church gatherings but added several questionable restrictions, and a religious liberty attorney says the First Amendment has the final say in the matter. Responding to President Donald Trump’s … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. By Heather ClarkChristian News Network Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron has filed an amicus brief in support of a local church and against his own governor, stating that Andy Beshear’s blanket halt on in-person church services, without taking into account the size … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. By Janita KanThe Epoch Times The Justice Department (DOJ) has weighed in on a dispute between the right to exercise one’s religious freedom with local and state official’s efforts to contain the spread of the CCP virus [COVID-19]. This tension has sparked … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. By John Daniel DavidsonThe Federalist There’s nothing like a crisis to bring clarity. The response of some mayors and governors to the coronavirus pandemic in recent days has made it clear they think they have unlimited and arbitrary power over their fellow … [Read more…]
Dear Lighthouse Trails: This is a tad bit curious in my opinion. One and a half million people infected globally around the world from the virus and 80,000 deaths and the world comes to a screeching halt. Meanwhile, 900,000 people were infected and 80,000 of them died just two years ago of the flu in the United States1 … [Read more…]
By Bill Randles Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying, How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? … [Read more…]
Dear Lighthouse Trails: We are writing this letter to encourage others in their journey to find a Bible-believing church that values sound biblical doctrine and the authority of Scripture. We became aware of a significant shift in our C&MA [Christian & Missionary Alliance] church after they picked-up a new hip pastor from a California mega … [Read more…]
By Judson Casjens Recently, I read the following letter: I was saved in 1973, and I have seen dramatic changes in Bible-believing churches over the past 44 years, and in the vast majority of cases, the changes have been for the worse. Everywhere I go, I see churches getting weaker rather than stronger. I am … [Read more…]
Dear Lighthouse Trails, In regards to the first article in this week’s newsletter, I have run into this constantly. You probably don’t remember me, but I needed info 8 to 10 years ago on the Emergent Church movement and you sent me two books free of charge. I am very thankful for that. I didn’t … [Read more…]
NEW BOOKLET: Sound the Trumpet in the Midst of Apostasy: The Enemy is in the Camp by David Dombrowski is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet. The Booklet is 10 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are as much as 50% off retail. Our Booklets are designed to give away to … [Read more…]
We have often been asked, “How do I find a good Bible-believing church?” There are many believers who are struggling to find one in their own communities. To start with, we usually recommend they make phone calls to potential churches and ask a few concise questions such as: “Do you have a Spiritual Formation program … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: One of our readers sent us this article today. We have posted it for informational and research purposes only and not as an endorsement. By Katherine Burgess The Wichita Eagle People at Wichita Oasis start showing up at around 10 on Sunday morning, drinking coffee and chatting before the music begins. Once children are safely … [Read more…]
By Roger Oakland Both the Old and New Testaments consist of numerous references that provide the guidelines required for a leader to be classified as a good shepherd. It makes sense that we would look to the Scriptures for guidance because the Bible is the inspired Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16) and should be … [Read more…]
The Good Shepherd Calls: An Urgent Message for the Last-Days Church – Lighthouse Trails I am blessed to have read this book, it’s refreshing. It is so good to hear the truth being told. This man, Roger Oakland, is the watchmen on the wall, and he is crying out, “WAKE UP AMERICA, BEFORE ITS TO … [Read more…]
Dear Lighthouse Trails: When I first became a Christian, I was 21 years old, but unfortunately the other believers around me became a part of the “Shepherding Movement.” Thankfully, I listened to that “still small voice” and the wife of a family who had defected, helped to bring me out of it! (She simply asked … [Read more…]
Dear Lighthouse Trails: Many years ago when I was teaching an adult Sunday School class, I was so impressed with the importance of a certain book, I had the whole class order that book by Ray Yungen. It was called A Time of Departing. It was all about how a new movement was entering the … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: This was actually a review of Ray Yungen’s book, A Time of Departing on our store site, but because this scenario is playing out in churches throughout North America, we are posting it as a letter. To Lighthouse Trails: A few years ago a friend at my church came up to me looking … [Read more…]
There is talk about the great outpouring of unity and ecumenism that will be initiated by the present Pope. Will the hierarchical leaders of the Calvary Chapel movement stand up against this or not?—Roger Oakland By Roger Oakland Understand the Times, International There is a lot of talk these days in Christian circles about the … [Read more…]
By Roger Oakland Understand the Times, International Since the turn of the millennium, the world has witnessed a virtual meltdown of biblical Christianity. While many are saying Christianity is experiencing a great revival and even a “new reformation,” this commentary will document the demise of Christianity by showing we are experiencing the greatest apostasy in … [Read more…]
NEW BOOKLET: How to Know if You Are Being Spiritually Abused or Deceived—A Spiritual Abuse Questionnaire by Chris Lawson is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet Tract. The Booklet is 14 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are as much as 50% off retail. Our Booklets are designed to give away … [Read more…]
