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Letter to the Editor: Evangelical Free Church Snowballing into Spiritual Deception Through Contemplative/Emerging

January 22, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Greetings Lighthouse Trails: I never thought I would be writing you, but I would like to tell you how much I appreciate your efforts, for few are those doing your type of ministry, certainly not in my experience, especially at the local level by church leadership! Let me get straight to the point of my writing—my … [Read more…]

Question: “Does the Evangelical Free Church of America (EFCA) lean toward contemplative?”

September 1, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

QUESTION: Does the Evangelical Free [EFCA] lean toward contemplative. I don’t hear it, but [Rick] Warren is one of our pastor’s favorite authors and . . . I don’t mean to imply that liking Warren will necessarily lead to the contemplative movement but, in my experience, favorite “whatevers” have a tendency to influence. Thanks for … [Read more…]

IHOP-KC’s Mike Bickle: “There’s no biblical definition for contemplative prayer”
by Lighthouse Trails Editors on May 20, 2019 at 9:28 pm
IHOP-KC’s Mike Bickle: “There’s no biblical definition for contemplative prayer” By John LanaganThe Word Like Fire “It has been with great dismay that I have watched one Christian leader after another succumb to the appeal of contemplative spirituality,” states Ray Yungen in A Time of Departing. (pg.184) Some, like IHOP leader Mike Bickle, have been involved with contemplative prayer for decades. During the Passionate Pursuit ... [Read more...] The post IHOP-KC’s Mike Bickle: “There’s no biblical definition for contemplative prayer” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc. […]
Shutting Down or Staying Alert
by Lighthouse Trails Editors on May 17, 2019 at 11:12 am
Shutting Down or Staying Alert By Cedric Fisher Whatever the cause, shutting down is the worst thing a Christian can do at this point of time. Instead of shutting down, believers need to be selective about what they are putting into their minds and spirits. Being informed is essential to being prepared. Shutting down will not prepare one to endure ... [Read more...] The post Shutting Down or Staying Alert appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc. […]
Contemplative Mystic Jean Vanier Dies (90), But Influence Over Rick Warren Will Continue
by Lighthouse Trails Editors on May 16, 2019 at 3:10 pm
Contemplative Mystic Jean Vanier Dies (90), But Influence Over Rick Warren Will Continue God’s Dream for humanity is the gradual realization that we can become One.—Jean Vanier (1) On May 7th, Canadian Catholic humanitarian, Jean Vanier, died at the age of 90.2 Vanier, founder of L’Arche where Henri Nouwen spent the last ten years of his life, was a major proponent of contemplative spirituality, believing that all religions ... [Read more...] The post Contemplative Mystic Jean Vanier Dies (90), But Influence Over Rick Warren Will Continue appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc. […]
BOOK REVIEW: “Subversive Sabbath, the Surprising Power of Rest in a Nonstop World” by A.J. Swoboda
by A Ministry in His Service on May 13, 2019 at 4:25 pm
BOOK REVIEW: “Subversive Sabbath, the Surprising Power of Rest in a Nonstop World” by A.J. Swoboda LTRP Note: The following is a book review by Gary Gilley on A.J. Swoboda’s book Subversive Sabbath, the Surprising Power of Rest in a Nonstop World. BOOK REVIEW: Subversive Sabbath, the Surprising Power of Rest in a Nonstop World by A.J. Swoboda By Pastor Gary GilleyThink on These ThingsUsed with permission. Subversive Sabbath won Christianity ... [Read more...] The post BOOK REVIEW: “Subversive Sabbath, the Surprising Power of Rest in a Nonstop World” by A.J. Swoboda appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc. […]
“Activating” the kids at Bethel Redding
by Lighthouse Trails author on May 13, 2019 at 2:06 pm
“Activating” the kids at Bethel Redding By John LanaganThe Word Like Fire 1. “We also have a curriculum, four lessons on that that will just get your kids activated in prophesying over each other, over teachers, and learning how God will talk to them, learning to hear Him…” [1] –Seth Dahl, Bethel Redding Children’s Pastor 2. “Oftentimes, I think we get ... [Read more...] The post “Activating” the kids at Bethel Redding appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc. […]
Setting Aside the Power of the Gospel for a Powerless Substitute
by Lighthouse Trails author on May 11, 2019 at 2:23 pm
Setting Aside the Power of the Gospel for a Powerless Substitute By David Dombrowski If I were to say to you that much of the church today has set aside the power of God, would you be shocked? After all, we live in a time where having the power of God in your life is a major theme preached from pulpits across the country. And book ... [Read more...] The post Setting Aside the Power of the Gospel for a Powerless Substitute appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc. […]
California School District Teachings on Pedophilia Reminder of Child Sexual Abuse Epidemic and Cover-Ups
by Miscellaneous News Source on May 9, 2019 at 4:10 pm
California School District Teachings on Pedophilia Reminder of Child Sexual Abuse Epidemic and Cover-Ups LTRP Note: Recently, one of our readers informed us about a new book called Wolves Among Lambs: My Story of Sexual Abuse & Cover-Ups in the Church by Stacey Shiflett, a pastor in the U.S. After reading this book, our editors have decided to carry the book because of its vital relevance for today’s church. ... [Read more...] The post California School District Teachings on Pedophilia Reminder of Child Sexual Abuse Epidemic and Cover-Ups appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc. […]
The “Jesus” of “Jesus Calling” Tells Us to “Laugh at the Future”
by Lighthouse Trails author on May 6, 2019 at 8:41 am
The “Jesus” of “Jesus Calling” Tells Us to “Laugh at the Future” By Warren B. Smith The “Jesus” of Jesus Calling completely contradicts the sober warnings of the true Jesus Christ in Matthew 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21 when he states: “The future is a phantom, seeking to spook you. Laugh at the future!”1 In the Bible, Jesus Christ makes it clear that the future is ... [Read more...] The post The “Jesus” of “Jesus Calling” Tells Us to “Laugh at the Future” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc. […]
The Jews: Beloved by God, Hated by Many
by Lighthouse Trails author on May 2, 2019 at 3:13 am
The Jews: Beloved by God, Hated by Many By Tony Pearce Sadly for millions of Jewish people the idea that Jesus could be the one to bring peace and reconciliation seems ridiculous and offensive. I used to visit a Jewish lady who was born around the beginning of the 20th century and brought up in a small town in Poland. Her first memory ... [Read more...] The post The Jews: Beloved by God, Hated by Many appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc. […]
Remembering the Holocaust
by Lighthouse Trails author on May 1, 2019 at 3:49 pm
Remembering the Holocaust Today is Holocaust Remembrance Day. Sadly, many people don’t even think about it, and sadder still, many children in public schools are not being taught about it (and in some instances, they are being taught that the Holocaust was exaggerated or didn’t even happen at all!). As we watch anti-Semitism increasing worldwide, even among many ... [Read more...] The post Remembering the Holocaust appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc. […]

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