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US Supreme Court Declines to Stay Sentence of Man Imprisoned for Helping Ex-Lesbian Who Fled Country With Daughter

January 18, 2019 by Miscellaneous News Source 2 Comments

LTRP Note: For several years, Lighthouse Trails has been following the story of Lisa Miller, her daughter Isabella, and the men who helped her escape. The following news article gives the background of the story as well as the current status. By Heather ClarkChristian News Network The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to stay the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Children and Homosexuality, CHILDREN AT RISK!, Homosexuality, Persecution, Same-Sex Marriage Tagged: Child Abuse, CHILDREN AT RISK!, gay marriage, Homosexuality, Isabella Miller, kenneth miller, Lisa Miller, persecution, philip zodhiates

Letter to the Editor: “Christian” Homosexual Singer Vicky Beeching Thanks Contemplative Spirituality For Helping Her “Come Out”

June 15, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails Editors Leave a Comment

Dear Lighthouse Friends, When I searched your blog, I did not find information on “Vicky Beeching.”  She is apparently a big figure in Christian pop music.  So you might want to put her on your blog list. I did not know about Vicky Beeching until yesterday: claiming to be an evangelical Christian, she revises Scripture … [Read more…]

Posted in: CHILDREN AT RISK!, Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality, Homosexuality, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Music, The Emerging Church Tagged: Brian McLaren, Dan Kimball, doug pagitt, gay marriage, Homosexuality, meditation, Music, Rob Bell, vicky beeching, worship

InterVarsity Comes Under Heat for Trying to Make a Stand Against Same-Sex Marriage – But Straddling the Fence is Hard to Do

October 25, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship has come under public heat because it recently announced they were giving an ultimatum to employees who saw nothing wrong with same-sex (homosexual) marriage. In a Charisma magazine article (we are not endorsing Charisma), the author states: InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is one of the leading campus ministries, and its publishing arm, InterVarsity … [Read more…]

Posted in: Christian Publishers/Bookstores, Homosexuality, Same-Sex Marriage Tagged: authors, Christian publishers, contemplative prayer, emergent church, gay marriage, ian morgan cron, intervarsity christian fellowship, intervarsity press, ruth haley barton, Same-Sex Marriage, Shane Claiborne, tony campolo

Rob Bell: “We’re moments away from the Church embracing gay marriage” – Wife Calls it “a Battle”

February 22, 2015 by Miscellaneous News Source

“There are churches who are moving forward and there are churches who are almost regressing and making it more of a battle”—Kristen Bell (Rob Bell’s wife) By A.S. Rob Bell and his wife, Kristen, are making headlines again, this time about gay marriage and the church.  Before we start, just a point to our emergent … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Homosexuality, New Age movement, Oprah Winfrey, Same-Sex Marriage Tagged: apostasy, emerging church, gay marriage, Homosexuality, kristen bell, Oprah, Rob Bell, Same-Sex Marriage

Pope Francis: “Gay lobby” exists inside Vatican

June 12, 2013 by Miscellaneous News Source

By Daniel Burke CNN (CNN) – Pope Francis said a “gay lobby” exists inside the Vatican, a surprising disclosure from a pope who has already delivered his share of stunners, and a resurrection of church conflicts that had bedeviled his predecessor’s papacy. “In the Curia,” Francis said, referring to Catholicism’s central bureaucracy, “there are holy … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Abuse, CHILDREN AT RISK!, Homosexuality, Road to Rome, Same-Sex Marriage Tagged: Catholicism, Child Abuse, CHILDREN AT RISK!, end-times, gay marriage, Homosexuality, pope francis, sexual abuse

Obama Says Homosexuals Should Have Access to Boy Scouts

February 4, 2013 by Miscellaneous News Source

LTRP Note: Less than a year after the  “Boy Scouts reaffirm ban on homosexuals despite relentless protest campaigns,” the organization will be deciding soon on whether to lift that ban. In the video below, the President of the United States says that homosexuals should be able to have access to Boy Scouts and to every walk of life. Today, the … [Read more…]

Posted in: CHILDREN AT RISK!, Homosexuality, Politics, Same-Sex Marriage Tagged: boy scouts, CHILDREN AT RISK!, gay marriage, homosexual marriage, homosexuals, Obama, persecution, Politics

2012 YEAR IN REVIEW – Part 5 – “TOP STORIES COVERAGE ON “CHILDREN AT RISK”

December 29, 2012 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Note: Some have asked why Lighthouse Trails has always included a category “Children at Risk” when our ministry focus is exposing the truth about the New Spirituality. We have determined, over the course of several years of researching, that certain elements fit within the scope of the “New Age/New Spirituality.” Each of these elements has two … [Read more…]

Posted in: CHILDREN AT RISK!, Transgenderism, Transgenderism, YEARS IN REVIEW Tagged: abortion, Child Abuse, evolution, gay marriage, Homosexuality, mysticism, occultism, patrick crough, pedophilia, sandusky, seducers among our children, sexual abuse, summer camp, tom white, toys, violence, Voice of the Martyrs, VOM, Yoga, young life, youth groups

California Is First State to Ban ‘Conversion’ Therapy for Homosexual Teens

October 1, 2012 by Miscellaneous News Source

Associated Press SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation that makes California the first state to ban a controversial form of psychotherapy that’s aimed at making gay teenagers straight. Effective Jan. 1, mental health practitioners are prohibited from performing sexual orientation change efforts — known as reparative or conversion therapy — for … [Read more…]

Posted in: Hate Crime Laws, Homosexuality, Politics, Same-Sex Marriage, World in Crisis Tagged: california, gay marriage, Homosexuality, laws, persecution, psychology

Exodus International Leader Gives Confusing Message About “Gay” Lifestyle

September 11, 2012 by Miscellaneous News Source

By Charlie Butts OneNewsNow Exodus International, a ministry formerly aimed at helping homosexual men and women leave the lifestyle through Christ, has changed directions, and one expert contends it has damaged the ministry. Americans for Truth About Homosexuality, based in Illinois, has posted a video of Exodus International leader Alan Chambers, himself a former homosexual, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Homosexuality, Signs of the Times, The Emerging Church Tagged: alan chambers, Biola, biola university, exodus international, gay marriage, Homosexuality, homosexuals, Talbot

“Democrats may make history this weekend by adopting ‘gay marriage’ in the party’s platform”

July 28, 2012 by Miscellaneous News Source

By Becky Yeh OneNewsNow Democrats may make history this weekend by adopting “gay marriage” in the party’s platform. Democrats may include support for same-gender marriage in the party’s platform before the fall Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina. The issue is being discussed for the first time this weekend with a push from California … [Read more…]

Posted in: Homosexuality, Politics, Same-Sex Marriage Tagged: democrats, gay marriage, Homosexuality, Politics, Same-Sex Marriage

Joint College of African American Pentecostal Bishops Rejects Same-Sex Marriage & Homosexual Ordination

July 17, 2012 by Miscellaneous News Source

Statement released in June 2012 by Joint College of African American Pentecostal Bishops: The Joint College of African American Pentecostal Bishops (“Joint College”) recognizes that every human being is valuable in the sight of God, and we seek to minister to all men and women in the spirit of Jesus Christ. Our most important foundational … [Read more…]

Posted in: Homosexuality, Same-Sex Marriage Tagged: african american, gay marriage, homosexual ordination, Homosexuality, Obama, pentecostal churches, prebyterian church, Same-Sex Marriage

Southern Baptists debate ‘gay’ vs. civil rights

June 21, 2012 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

By Travis Loller Associated Press NEW ORLEANS – A day after electing their first black president, Southern Baptists are considering a resolution opposing the idea that “gay rights” are civil rights. The resolution up for a vote Wednesday affirms Southern Baptists’ beliefs that marriage is “the exclusive union of one man and one woman” and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Homosexuality, Same-Sex Marriage Tagged: gay marriage, Homosexuality, New Age, Signs of the Times, southern baptist convention, southern baptists

As Obama OKs Homosexual Marriage, Christian Leaders Partly to Blame

May 10, 2012 by Lighthouse Trails author

LTRP Note: While the United States races toward being a country that fully embraces “gay” marriage, we know that some of the blame lies with the “new spirituality” Christian figures, who have, either directly or indirectly, promoted the view that the homosexual lifestyle is not sinful. Below is an e-mail we received yesterday after Barack Obama … [Read more…]

Posted in: Homosexuality, Politics, Signs of the Times, The Emerging Church, Transgenderism, Transgenderism Tagged: Brian McLaren, Dan Kimball, gay marriage, Homosexuality, Jay Baaker, new reformation, new sexuality, new spirituality, Obama, Roger Oakland, Same-Sex Marriage, The Emerging Church

Obama endorses ‘gay marriage’

May 9, 2012 by Miscellaneous News Source

Julie Pace Associated Press WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama says he now supports same-sex “marriage,” ending months of equivocation on a subject with powerful election-year consequences. President Obama has declared his unequivocal support for “gay” marriage, becoming the first president to endorse the politically explosive idea. The move injects a polarizing issue into the 2012 … [Read more…]

Posted in: False Signs and Wonders, Homosexuality, Same-Sex Marriage, Signs of the Times Tagged: gay marriage, Homosexuality, Obama, Same-Sex Marriage

Presbyterian Church in Colorado Votes to Break from Denomination Over Homosexual Ordination

March 6, 2012 by Miscellaneous News Source

MARIA ST.LOUIS-SANCHEZ The Gazette COLORADO SPRINGS – In an historic move for First Presbyterian Church in downtown Colorado Springs,  almost 90 percent of its membership voted Sunday to leave the church’s main  governing body in the United States. “What is broken down is a common  vision and a common purpose,” Senior Pastor Jim Singleton told … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Homosexuality, Signs of the Times Tagged: Christianity, churches, colorado, COLORADO springs, First Presbyterian church, gay marriage, Homosexuality, ordination, presbyterian church usa, presbyterians

Maryland Senate passes same-sex marriage bill – Gov. will sign into law

February 24, 2012 by Miscellaneous News Source

By  Aaron C. David Washington Post Maryland will join seven states and the District in allowing same-sex marriage, ending a year-long drama in Annapolis over the legislation and expanding nationwide momentum for gay rights. The Senate passed the measure by a vote of 25 to 22 Thursday night, and Gov. Martin O’Malley (D) has vowed … [Read more…]

Posted in: Homosexuality, Same-Sex Marriage, Signs of the Times Tagged: America, gay marriage, Homosexuality, Same-Sex Marriage

NY homosexual marriage bill now in hands of GOP Senate

June 15, 2011 by Miscellaneous News Source

By Michael Gormley Associated Press ALBANY, N.Y. – The effort to legalize gay marriage in New York is getting an all-out lobbying effort from Democrats and celebrities, but there’s still no sign of wavering among a critical bloc of Senate Republicans who led the defeat of the measure and blunted national momentum two years ago. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Same-Sex Marriage Tagged: gay marriage, Homosexuality, Signs of the Times

The Downslide of America – Breaking News! USA Today: Obama won’t defend federal law banning recognition of homosexual marriage

February 23, 2011 by Miscellaneous News Source

by Douglas Stanglin USA Today The Obama administration says it will no longer defend the constitutionality of a law that bans recognition of same-sex marriage. In a statement today, Attorney General Eric Holder says President Obama has concluded that the administration can no longer defend the federal law that defines marriage as only between a … [Read more…]

Posted in: Politics, Same-Sex Marriage Tagged: gay marriage, Obama

Hawaii eyes homosexual ceremonies after civil unions pass

February 17, 2011 by Miscellaneous News Source

Associated Press HONOLULU – Same-sex civil unions may soon become law in the Rainbow State. Hawaii lawmakers gave final approval to civil unions Wednesday and sent the legislation to Democratic Gov. Neil Abercrombie, who plans to sign it into law within 10 business days. Civil unions would begin Jan. 1, 2012, making the state the seventh in … [Read more…]

Posted in: Same-Sex Marriage, Signs of the Times Tagged: gay marriage

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  • “Despite Common Core Promises, U.S. Kids Repeat Poor Performance On Latest Global Test”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on December 5, 2019 at 1:51 pm

    “Despite Common Core Promises, U.S. Kids Repeat Poor Performance On Latest Global Test” LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. If you would like to read more about Common Core, see Berit Kjos’ article, “A ‘Common Core’ For a Global Community.” If you know a family whose children are in public school, please consider sharing a copy of Kjos’ article with them. ... [Read more...] The post “Despite Common Core Promises, U.S. Kids Repeat Poor Performance On Latest Global Test” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc.

  • Southern Baptist Convention Adopts “Critical Race Theory”—A Dangerous Marxist “Solution” That Will Not Work
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on December 2, 2019 at 8:43 pm

    Southern Baptist Convention Adopts “Critical Race Theory”—A Dangerous Marxist “Solution” That Will Not Work On November 25th, Lighthouse Trails received a link to a YouTube documentary titled “The Stain of Albert Mohler”(1) that documents how the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) passed a resolution (Resolution 9) this past summer (2019) which adopts “Critical Race Theory” (a theory that claims to be a solution to ending racism but according to critics ... [Read more...] The post Southern Baptist Convention Adopts “Critical Race Theory”—A Dangerous Marxist “Solution” That Will Not Work appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc.

  • Letter to the Editor: Reminder About Study Showing Adverse Effects of Meditation
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on December 2, 2019 at 2:13 pm

    Letter to the Editor: Reminder About Study Showing Adverse Effects of Meditation Dear Lighthouse Trails: This article came up in a feed, and I thought it might be a useful reminder to your readers. It’s a 2017 shallow academic re-run of what LHT has devotedly and thoroughly covered in depth for years! I imagine a title like: “Study Names 59 Categories of Unexpected and Unwanted Side Effects ... [Read more...] The post Letter to the Editor: Reminder About Study Showing Adverse Effects of Meditation appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc.

  • World Leader of Salvation Army Meets With Pope Francis/Vatican to Discuss Ecumenical Plans
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on December 2, 2019 at 1:50 pm

    World Leader of Salvation Army Meets With Pope Francis/Vatican to Discuss Ecumenical Plans According to a November 2019 posting on the Salvation Army website titled, “World Leader of The Salvation Army General Brian Peddle meets His Holiness Pope Francis,” it appears that the Salvation Army is part of the growing ranks of evangelical organizations in the race toward unity at all costs. The post from the Salvation Army ... [Read more...] The post World Leader of Salvation Army Meets With Pope Francis/Vatican to Discuss Ecumenical Plans appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc.

  • A Word About Salvation Versus “the Contemplative Way”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on December 1, 2019 at 1:18 pm

    A Word About Salvation Versus “the Contemplative Way” By Ray Yungen Knowing Jesus Christ is not merely religion or spirituality but is rather a personal relationship with Him. Romans 10:2 speaks of those who have a “zeal for God but not according to knowledge.” Many contemplative writers describe a spiritual despondency they suffer before turning to mystical prayer as a remedy, and consequently ... [Read more...] The post A Word About Salvation Versus “the Contemplative Way” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc.

  • Being Thankful Through It All
    by Lighthouse Trails author on November 28, 2019 at 8:27 am

    Being Thankful Through It All By Warren B. Smith In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (1 Thessalonians 5:18) Thankfulness is our attempt as believers to express the inexpressible—the amazing gratitude we feel for the amazing grace bestowed upon us by our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He not only ... [Read more...] The post Being Thankful Through It All appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc.

  • Ironside: “If Only I Could Be Sure I Was in the Right Church.”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on November 24, 2019 at 2:40 pm

    Ironside: “If Only I Could Be Sure I Was in the Right Church.” LTRP Note: The following is from Harry Ironside’s book Full Assurance. By Harry Ironside A comment put to me: “If I could only be sure I was in the right church, I would feel secure; but there are so many different churches that I get all confused and upset.” My response: The church is not ... [Read more...] The post Ironside: “If Only I Could Be Sure I Was in the Right Church.” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc.

  • Letter to the Editor From Man From India: Yoga is a Doctrine of Demons!
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on November 24, 2019 at 3:00 am

    Letter to the Editor From Man From India: Yoga is a Doctrine of Demons! Dear Lighthouse Trails: I am from a Hindu background. The word Yoga has developed from the word Yog. Yog means union. So when you do Yoga, you can expect your spirit to be in union with “divine spirit” completely. According to Bishnu Puran, one of the Hindu scripture yoga is “complete union between spirit of ... [Read more...] The post Letter to the Editor From Man From India: Yoga is a Doctrine of Demons! appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc.

  • Jesus Calling Devotional Series—A Path to Mediumship?
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on November 22, 2019 at 7:19 pm

    Jesus Calling Devotional Series—A Path to Mediumship? Readers of A. J. Russell’s God Calling books and Sarah Young’s Jesus Calling series may reject the idea of becoming a medium, channel, or psychic if it is put plainly before them. However, if it is introduced indirectly through Christian-sounding devotions, and if the spirit being channeled is called “Jesus,” they might be more receptive.—BNES ... [Read more...] The post Jesus Calling Devotional Series—A Path to Mediumship? appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc.

  • Dream Catchers—Those Popular Spidery “Sacred Hoops”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on November 21, 2019 at 6:46 pm

    Dream Catchers—Those Popular Spidery “Sacred Hoops” By Nanci Des Gerlaise (author of Muddy Waters: an insider’s view of North American Native Spirituality) Dream catchers—those spidery “sacred hoops” with feathers. They originated with the Ojibwa tribe during the ’60s and ’70s, supposedly to protect a sleeper by “catching” bad dreams or evil spirits. Then they caught on with other tribes and spread ... [Read more...] The post Dream Catchers—Those Popular Spidery “Sacred Hoops” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Inc.

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