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Lighthouse Trails Sends Out Seventh Booklet Mailing to Christian Leaders

April 6, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 7 Comments

For two years, Lighthouse Trails has been sending out booklets and short letters to dozens of Christian leaders three times a year. This week we are doing our seventh mailing, which will include two booklets and a short letter.  The current list contains about 160 names. When we first started this project in the spring … [Read more…]

Posted in: Christian Organizations, Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, On Christian Faith, RESOURCES Tagged: booklets, Christian leaders, deception, Defending the Faith, letters, pastors

What Seems Right May Be Wrong

November 12, 2015 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Roger Oakland Understand the Times Every Christian wants to see the church grow. Jesus made it clear before He ascended to the Father that His followers are to be His witnesses. Believers are called to share the good news of the gospel until He returns. We want to see our churches filled to overflowing. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, Spiritual Deception, The Word of God Tagged: Christian leaders, deception, Defending the Faith, Roger Oakland, solomon, spiritual deception, Word of God

The Persecution of John Huss, Brave Defender of the Christian Faith

October 26, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

By John Foxe (Author of Foxe’s Book of Martyrs) John Huss [1372-1415] John Huss was born at Hussenitz, a village in Bohemia, about the year 1372. His parents gave him the best education their circumstances would admit; and having acquired a tolerable knowledge of the classics at a private school, he transferred to the University … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Defending the Faith, Persecution Tagged: Defending the Faith, foxe's book of martyrs, john foxe, john huss, martyrs, papal persecution, persecution, Roman Catholicism, wickliffe

Looking for Something? Try Deception in the Church’s Search Tool

August 14, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Sandy Simpson’s website ministry, Deception in the Church, has an excellent search tool where you can search various topics, keywords, names, etc. from various discernment/research websites (including LT) all at the same time. Here is the link: http://www.deceptioninthechurch.com/search9.html. Of course, no matter what site you are on – even ours – always use discernment and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, RESOURCES, Spiritual Deception Tagged: deception in the church, Defending the Faith, resources, sandy simpson, spiritual deception

One Bad Thread, A Little Leaven … Standing Without Compromise – Will We Do the Same?

August 12, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Taken from the powerful film, The Radicals, based on the true story of Michael and Margaretha Sattler, who defected from the Catholic church and who were martyred for their faith in Christ.

Posted in: Defending the Faith, Persecution Tagged: Catholicism, Defending the Faith, martyrs of the faith, persecution

Trevor Baker – Singing What Others Won’t Say

November 8, 2013 by A Ministry in His Service

In 2011, Roger Oakland introduced us to Trevor Baker and his music, and we’ve been listening to him ever since. Trevor sings about many of the things Lighthouse Trails writes about, and it doesn’t take too long listening to Trevor to know he’s a man after God’s own heart. His songs are a mixture of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Defending the Faith, Music Tagged: Canada, Christianity, Defending the Faith, Music, saskatchewan, Trevor Baker

A Special Note From Ruth Hunt (Dave Hunt’s Wife)

September 12, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

LTRP Note: As many of you know, berean defender of the faith, Dave Hunt, went home to be with the Lord earlier this year. The note below is from The Berean Call website from Dave’s wife, Ruth. While we have never personally met Ruth, we carry her excellent book, East Wind and are grateful for … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, On Christian Faith Tagged: bereans, dave hunt, Defending the Faith, ruth hunt, The Berean Call

Another Letter From Assemblies of God Pastor: Many AOG Ministers Concerned About Contemplative Issue

August 15, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Dear Sirs:  I have never responded to you before, but I do wish for you to know that I have been following your series of articles concerning Ruth Barton speaking at the AoG GC with extreme interest.  You see, I am a credentialed AoG minister.  I, along with many other ministers and lay people inside … [Read more…]

Posted in: Assemblies of God, Contemplative Denominations, Contemplative Spirituality, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Tagged: aog, Assemblies of God, contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, deception, Defending the Faith, pastors

To God’s People: Come Out From the Midst of the False

May 11, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails author

by Kevin Reeves (author of The Other Side of the River) History is filled with stories of those who have stood for truth, many of whom gave their lives to defend the faith God had put in their hearts. History is also filled with those who tried to squelch that truth. In his riveting account … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, Priscilla Shirer, Spiritual Deception Tagged: deception, Defending the Faith, kevin reeves, Remembering the Holocaust, Signs of the Times, spiritual deception, the other side of the river

ESPN Anchor on Live TV: Homosexuality is ‘Sin, Open Rebellion to God’

April 30, 2013 by Miscellaneous News Source

By Heather Clark Christian News Network Following the announcement that NBA star Jason Collins had come out as a homosexual, ESPN commentator Chris Broussard declared on national television today that homosexuality is a sin against God, and that a person who willingly lives an unrepentant lifestyle cannot call themselves a Christian. “I’m a Christian,” he … [Read more…]

Posted in: FREEDOM, Hate Crime Laws, Homosexuality, Politics, Signs of the Times Tagged: broussard, christian persecution, Defending the Faith, Homosexuality, immorality, laws, nba, persecution, Politics, Same-Sex Marriage, sports

Letter From a Watchman: “Ode to the Watchers on the Wall…”

March 21, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

LTRP Note: Every day, we receive letters, e-mails, and phone calls from believers around the world. So many of them are standing courageously for the faith, even in the midst of ridicule, loss of friends, and often church homes. Here is an ode written by one of them. It is dedicated to those believers who … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, On Christian Faith, The Word of God Tagged: deception, Defending the Faith, ezekiel, spiritual deception, warning, watchman

Crying for Our Country and the Church

March 22, 2012 by Guest Writers

By Ted Kyle Free-Lance Writer From Ezekiel 9:4-5 comes this challenging report: “And the Lord said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith Tagged: America, Defending the Faith, God's judgement, sin, spiritual deception

Trevor Baker – “I Don’t Wanna Go Back On That Endless Track”

November 20, 2011 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

As many of you know, we have been featuring the music of Canadian song writer and singer, Trevor Baker. His music is a gift and a blessing to those who are contending for the faith. Below are the lyrics to his song, I Don’t Wanna Go Back. If you would like to hear 30 second clips … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Music Tagged: Defending the Faith, Music, Trevor Baker

New NIV “was written, it seems, by cowards for cowards,” says Voice of Martyrs Director

July 15, 2011 by A Ministry in His Service

By John Lanagan My Word Like Fire Ministries In the May 2011 print edition of Voice of the Martyrs, Director Tom White states, “I do not need to be shielded by a miserably comfortable religion, existing in what I call a numbed down Christianity. One current example of this dangerous numbing down of the Christian faith is the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, The Word of God Tagged: bible translations, Defending the Faith, esv, john lanagan, KJV, niv, spiritual deception, tom white, voice of the martrys, VOM, zondervan

Ode to the Watchmen on the Wall

January 25, 2011 by A Ministry in His Service

Note: This was sent to us today from a Lighthouse Trails reader. We know many of our readers truly are watchmen and watchwomen on the wall. This is an ode to those of you who defend the Gospel of Jesus Christ, speaking the truth in love, strength, and courage, by His grace. The Watchman by Scottish pastor, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, Persecution, The Preaching of the Cross Tagged: Defending the Faith, discernment, second coming, the gospel, watchman

A Farewell to a Fellow Defender of the Faith – His Life, A Challenge to Believers

December 3, 2010 by Lighthouse Trails author

On October 24th, Gary Turnbull, a Lighthouse Trails and Understand the Times friend and defender of the faith, passed on to his eternal home in glory. Many of you may have known him. Gary continually spent his life encouraging the saints and often attended conferences where truth was being defended and proclaimed. Gary’s family asked Roger … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, The Word of God Tagged: Defending the Faith, Gary Turnbull, Roger Oakland, Word of God

Nazarene Pastor Fired For Fighting Emergent Ideology

February 20, 2010 by A Ministry in His Service

by Manny Silva Concerned Nazarenes Disturbing trends continue to develop in our denomination.  Recently, I sent out a prayer request for a pastor and his church that decided to leave the Nazarene denomination, rather than stay and bow to emergent ideology and priorities.  Soon, I will be posting some information regarding those who have been … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Denominations, Contemplative Spirituality, Defending the Faith, Nazarene Church Tagged: church of the nazarene, Defending the Faith, emerging church, Nazarene, nazarene church, persecution

Lancaster, CA – hate crimes harbinger?

February 11, 2010 by Miscellaneous News Source

Charlie Butts – OneNewsNow  The mayor of Lancaster, California, has apologized for pro-Christian comments he made recently before a group of pastors.  Mayor R. Rex Parris said in his address that Lancaster was “growing a Christian community,” and after controversy developed he issued an apology. City Councilwoman Sherry Marquez posted on Facebook comments about a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Hate Crime Laws Tagged: Defending the Faith, hate crimes law, Signs of the Times

Today is World AIDS Day – I Am Free From Homosexuality While Homosexual Activists Continue To Glorify The Sin That is Leading Cause of AIDS in U. S.

December 1, 2009 by A Ministry in His Service

by James Hartline The James Hartline Report Today is World AIDS Day – I have been fighting a twelve year battle with the AIDS virus, a disease that I acquired in my former life of promiscuity, drug abuse and homosexuality. For ten years now, I have been making my stand for the Lord Jesus Christ … [Read more…]

Posted in: Homosexuality Tagged: Defending the Faith, Homosexuality, redemption, Signs of the Times

More Questions About Break Forth Canada

November 28, 2009 by A Ministry in His Service

by Pastor Adam Gislason Great Adventure Ministries A good friend of mine recently emailed me and posed this question about Joel Rosenberg speaking at the Break Forth Canada Conference that is being held January 29-31, 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta: “If Rosenberg can wake thousands up at this conference, wouldn’t that be a good thing?” It’s … [Read more…]

Posted in: Canada, Conference Alerts, The New Spirituality Tagged: Canada, Contemplative Spirituality, deception, Defending the Faith, Leonard Sweet, spiritual deception, The Emerging Church, The New Spirituality, The Shack

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  • InterVarsity’s “2030 Calling” – Raising Up Young Evangelicals to Be the Mystics of Tomorrow
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 15, 2021 at 3:49 pm

    InterVarsity’s “2030 Calling” – Raising Up Young Evangelicals to Be the Mystics of Tomorrow For many years, Lighthouse Trails has tried to warn the church about evangelical publishing houses that are releasing countless materials which promote and teach contemplative spirituality. One of the publishing companies that is at the forefront of this effort to bring the New Age/new spirituality practice of contemplative prayer into the church is InterVarsity Press ... [Read more...] The post InterVarsity’s “2030 Calling” – Raising Up Young Evangelicals to Be the Mystics of Tomorrow appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • The Warfare is Confessional (Whom Do We Really Fear?)
    by Lighthouse Trails author on January 12, 2021 at 3:44 am

    The Warfare is Confessional (Whom Do We Really Fear?) By Bill Randles And when they bring you unto the synagogues, and unto magistrates, and powers, take ye no thought how or what thing ye shall answer, or what ye shall say: For the Holy Ghost shall teach you in the same hour what ye ought to say. (Luke 12:11-12) Notice that Jesus says “when they ... [Read more...] The post The Warfare is Confessional (Whom Do We Really Fear?) appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Interview by Epoch Times on Capitol Incident
    by Miscellaneous News Source on January 12, 2021 at 2:17 am

    Interview by Epoch Times on Capitol Incident LTRJ Note: For those who are interested in viewing alternative news sources from mainstream media, the following video is posted for informational and research purposes. The post Interview by Epoch Times on Capitol Incident appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Letter to the Editor: Former Hindu, Now Believer Walks Lonely Path
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 9, 2021 at 2:49 pm

    Letter to the Editor: Former Hindu, Now Believer Walks Lonely Path Dear Lighthouse Trails: My name is ____________. I’m a former Hindu, metal head, New Age believer who denied my Savior back in my days until about five to six years ago when on a night of watching Youtube videos on all kinds of darkness, He showed me where my soul could end up. I’ve been ... [Read more...] The post Letter to the Editor: Former Hindu, Now Believer Walks Lonely Path appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Parler Removed From Google Play Store, Apple Threatens Ban While Twitter “Permanently” Suspends Trump
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 9, 2021 at 2:08 pm

    Parler Removed From Google Play Store, Apple Threatens Ban While Twitter “Permanently” Suspends Trump Update (1/11/2011): “Parler CEO: Attorneys Drop Company as Website Goes Offline” LTRJ Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. Parler is a relatively new social media platform that has promised not to censor. “Parler Removed From Google Play Store, Apple Threatens Ban” By Mimi Nguyen LyThe Epoch Times Google removed the ... [Read more...] The post Parler Removed From Google Play Store, Apple Threatens Ban While Twitter “Permanently” Suspends Trump appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • God’s Word Declares the Importance of Being Watchful and Discerning
    by Lighthouse Trails author on January 8, 2021 at 11:52 am

    God’s Word Declares the Importance of Being Watchful and Discerning By Warren B. Smith Christian seek not yet repose,Cast thy dreams of ease away;Thou art in the midst of foes: Watch and pray.Watch as if that alone were the issue of the day;Pray that help may be sent down: Watch and pray.—Charlotte Elliot & William H. Monk Learn to discern, Watch and pray;Night’s almost here, ... [Read more...] The post God’s Word Declares the Importance of Being Watchful and Discerning appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Lighthouse Trails 2020 Year-in-Review – Final Part – Top 10 In-House Articles
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on December 31, 2020 at 1:51 pm

    Lighthouse Trails 2020 Year-in-Review – Final Part – Top 10 In-House Articles See Part 1 of Year in Review: Top 10 Letters to the Editor. See Part 2 of Year in Review: Top 10 Out-of-House News Stories.See Part 3 of Year in Review: Top 10 Articles by LT AuthorsSee Part 4:  Top 5 Guest Writer Articles In this last part of our 5-part Year in Review series, the following 10 articles are written by ... [Read more...] The post Lighthouse Trails 2020 Year-in-Review – Final Part – Top 10 In-House Articles appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Lighthouse Trails 2020 Year-in-Review – Part 4 – Top 5 Guest Writer Articles
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on December 31, 2020 at 4:38 am

    Lighthouse Trails 2020 Year-in-Review – Part 4 – Top 5 Guest Writer Articles The following is the fourth part of the Lighthouse Trails Year in Review. Our Year in Review series (usually 4-5 parts) is especially helpful for those who have missed some of our year’s reporting or perhaps forgotten about some of these important articles. The following 5 articles are from out-of-house guest writers. See Part 1 of Year ... [Read more...] The post Lighthouse Trails 2020 Year-in-Review – Part 4 – Top 5 Guest Writer Articles appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Commentary: “We Can’t Get Back To Normal If People Think Spreading COVID Equals Murder”
    by Miscellaneous News Source on December 30, 2020 at 2:41 pm

    Commentary: “We Can’t Get Back To Normal If People Think Spreading COVID Equals Murder” UPDATE: Related video: Laura Lynn Thompson: “BC Provincial Update & State Sanctioned Religious Suppression” (pscp.tv) LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes and food for thought. When COVID eventually fades from the headlines, this shift in responsibility could very well remain to constrain key liberties. By Georgi BoormanThe Federalist Amid the ... [Read more...] The post Commentary: “We Can’t Get Back To Normal If People Think Spreading COVID Equals Murder” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Lighthouse Trails 2020 Year-in-Review – Part 3 – Top 10 LT Author Articles
    by Lighthouse Trails author on December 30, 2020 at 7:06 am

    Lighthouse Trails 2020 Year-in-Review – Part 3 – Top 10 LT Author Articles See Part 1 of Year in Review: Top 10 Letters to the Editor. See Part 2 of Year in Review: Top 10 Out-of-House News Stories. Lighthouse Trails has been blessed and privileged to work with dozens of committed, discerning, Bible-believing authors since 2002. Below is a list of 10 articles we posted in 2020 by some of these men and women (in ... [Read more...] The post Lighthouse Trails 2020 Year-in-Review – Part 3 – Top 10 LT Author Articles appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

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