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Celebrating the Atonement and the Resurrection While Promoting Contemplative – A Profound Contradiction

April 20, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails author 7 Comments

In 1922, liberal pastor and theologian Harry Emerson Fosdick stated the following words in his sermon titled “Will the Fundamentalists Win?”: “It is interesting to note where the Fundamentalists are driving in their stakes to mark out the deadline of doctrine around the church, across which no one is to pass except on terms of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Defending the Faith, On Christian Faith Tagged: contemplative prayer, easter, emerging church, faith undone, harry fosdick, Leonard Sweet, resurrection, Roger Oakland, Thomas Merton

NEW BOOKLET: ATONEMENT REJECTED! How the Emerging Church Views Christ’s Death on the Cross

March 22, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails author

NEW BOOKLET: ATONEMENT REJECTED! How the Emerging Church Views Christ’s Death on the Cross by Roger Oakland 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 others or … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Contemplative Spirituality, pantheism & panentheism, RESOURCES, The Emerging Church, The New Spirituality, Universalism Tagged: atonement, Brian McLaren, Contemplative Spirituality, emerging church, harry fosdick, Marcus Borg, Rob Bell, Roger Oakland, the cross, The Shack, Velvet Elvis, William Paul Young

John MacArthur Long-Standing Broadcast Favorably Quotes Dallas Willard – Why This is a Bad Move

August 26, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

This past weekend, Lighthouse Trails received the following letter from one of our readers: To Lighthouse Trails: Please listen to the sermon dated August 21st [at Grace to You].  I was shocked when John MacArthur promoted Dallas Willard.  Has anyone else contacted you concerning this endorsement? After receiving this letter, we  found the August 21st 2013 Grace to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Spirituality, Spiritual Deception, Spiritual Formation Tagged: agnes sanford, Contemplative Spirituality, Dallas Willard, deception, grace to you, harry fosdick, john macarthur, laurie cabot, m. scott peck, meditation, Richard Foster, silence, soren kierkegaard, spiritual disciplines, spiritual formation, sue monk kidd, The Emerging Church, the spirit of the disciplines, Thomas Merton, Yoga, youth specialties

The Cross is Barbarity & a Slaughterhouse Religion – So Says Emerging Church Leaders

April 6, 2012 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

by Roger Oakland In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace. (Ephesians 1:7) For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. (II Corinthians 5:21) The heart and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, The Emerging Church, The Preaching of the Cross Tagged: atonement, blood of jesus, Brennan Manning, Brian McLaren, Calvary Chapel, contemplative prayer, easter, emerging church, faith undone, harry fosdick, resurrection, Roger Oakland, the cross, The Emerging Church, the gospel, tony campolo

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  • Three Vital Questions to Navigating Discernment
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 25, 2021 at 11:08 am

    Three Vital Questions to Navigating Discernment Question #1 – Should Christians Expose Error? By Harry A. Ironside Objection is often raised—even by some sound in the faith—regarding the exposure of error as being entirely negative and of no real edification. Of late, the hue and cry has been against any and all negative teaching. But the brethren who assume this attitude ... [Read more...] The post Three Vital Questions to Navigating Discernment appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Letter to the Editor: Todd Bentley Is Back to Deceive Unwitting Sheep
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 20, 2021 at 6:12 pm

    Letter to the Editor: Todd Bentley Is Back to Deceive Unwitting Sheep Dear Lighthouse Trails: I am writing to  warn of Todd Bentley’s Jan.27, 2021 announcement of his plans for 2021. Bentley went “radio silent” last year, but has reappeared, apparently/supposedly with a “25 year mandate” from God. He is launching via various media platforms, and not just in America, but in other continents. In a 27 ... [Read more...] The post Letter to the Editor: Todd Bentley Is Back to Deceive Unwitting Sheep appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “Middle School: Ground Zero for Indoctrinating America’s Children”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 18, 2021 at 12:06 am

    “Middle School: Ground Zero for Indoctrinating America’s Children” By Linda Harvey Did you know that math supports capitalist and imperialist views, and that teachers need to deconstruct its inherent racism? This “woke” message from the Oregon Department of Education to the state’s educators is just the latest example of radical instruction in American schools. And some of the worst is found in middle schools. Middle ... [Read more...] The post “Middle School: Ground Zero for Indoctrinating America’s Children” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “Rush Limbaugh Dies at 70 After Battle With Lung Cancer”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 17, 2021 at 11:48 pm

    “Rush Limbaugh Dies at 70 After Battle With Lung Cancer” LTRJ Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. By Zachary StieberThe Epoch Times Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh has died at age 70, according to his wife. Limbaugh passed away at his home in Palm Beach, Florida, his wife, Kathryn Adams Limbaugh, said on his radio show on Feb. 17, hours after his death. Limbaugh ... [Read more...] The post “Rush Limbaugh Dies at 70 After Battle With Lung Cancer” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Look Up, But Look Out!
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 16, 2021 at 3:08 pm

    Look Up, But Look Out! By Warren B. SmithFrom his new book, The Titanic and Today’s Church SADLY, the warnings issued by those of us who came out of the New Age have been as casually and complacently disregarded as the iceberg warnings given to the Titanic before it collided with the iceberg. As church leaders minimized and marginalized our warnings about the ... [Read more...] The post Look Up, But Look Out! appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “Former Ohio [Yoga] Instructor Calls Term ‘Christian Yoga’ Stretching the Truth”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 16, 2021 at 3:55 am

    “Former Ohio [Yoga] Instructor Calls Term ‘Christian Yoga’ Stretching the Truth” LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. Lighthouse Trails has been warning about Yoga and so-called “Christian Yoga” for many years; yet, the practice of Yoga in churches is accelerating. By Frontlines Ohio One former yoga instructor says some church-goers and school educators mistakenly believe yoga is just stretching. ... [Read more...] The post “Former Ohio [Yoga] Instructor Calls Term ‘Christian Yoga’ Stretching the Truth” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Letter to the Editor: Brennan Manning Book Review by John Caddock Saved Me From Years of Wandering in the Wilderness
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 15, 2021 at 4:46 pm

    Letter to the Editor: Brennan Manning Book Review by John Caddock Saved Me From Years of Wandering in the Wilderness LTRP Note: The following letter to the editor is one we received a few years ago, referring to a book review about Brennan Manning’s book, The Signature of Jesus. The review was written by John Caddock and was the first piece we ever read on the Internet refuting contemplative prayer shortly after we met Ray Yungen and ... [Read more...] The post Letter to the Editor: Brennan Manning Book Review by John Caddock Saved Me From Years of Wandering in the Wilderness appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “Open Letter From the International Board of Directors of RZIM on the Investigation of Ravi Zacharias”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 13, 2021 at 8:35 am

    “Open Letter From the International Board of Directors of RZIM on the Investigation of Ravi Zacharias” LTRP Note: The following is posted as a follow up of a previous post from December 2020.* “Open Letter From the International Board of Directors of RZIM on the Investigation of Ravi Zacharias” From the RZIM Board: It is with shattered hearts that we issue this statement about the allegations against RZIM’s Founder, Ravi Zacharias. ... [Read more...] The post “Open Letter From the International Board of Directors of RZIM on the Investigation of Ravi Zacharias” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “Biden Admin. to Keep US Embassy in Jerusalem, Recognize It as Capital of Israel”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 11, 2021 at 12:07 am

    “Biden Admin. to Keep US Embassy in Jerusalem, Recognize It as Capital of Israel” LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. By Michael GryboskiThe Christian Post The Biden administration plans to keep the U.S. embassy to Israel in Jerusalem, upholding a controversial decision by former President Donald Trump.  Secretary of State Antony Blinken said in an interview with CNN’s Wolf Blitzer that he recognizes Jerusalem as Israel’s capital.  ... [Read more...] The post “Biden Admin. to Keep US Embassy in Jerusalem, Recognize It as Capital of Israel” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Letter to the Editor: K.P. Yohannon (Gospel for Asia) Going Contemplative?
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 10, 2021 at 2:16 pm

    Letter to the Editor: K.P. Yohannon (Gospel for Asia) Going Contemplative? LTRP Note: The following letter to the editor is written by one of our readers out of a deep sadness and concern that K.P. Yohannon, in his 2020 book, Never Give Up, is showing a strong affinity to contemplative mystics. In that book, Yohannon says he is learning things from the Desert Fathers and the ... [Read more...] The post Letter to the Editor: K.P. Yohannon (Gospel for Asia) Going Contemplative? appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

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