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2015 YEAR IN REVIEW – PART 6 – TOP 9 ARTICLES FROM LIKE-MINDED MINISTRIES & WRITERS

January 1, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

See also Part 1 Year in Review | See also Part 2 Year in Review | See also Part 3 Year in Review | See Also Part 4 Year in Review | See also Part 5 Year in Review Listed in order of when we posted them.   1/Eye Witness Account at Parliament of the … [Read more…]

Posted in: YEARS IN REVIEW Tagged: andy stanley, bill randles, gary gilley, herescope, Jan Markell, jesus calling, l. putnam, lynette irvin, mennonites, pope francis, sarah young, The Berean Call, young life

Fox News Contributor Kirsten Powers Exits Evangelicalism to Embrace Catholicism – Timothy Keller & Other Evangelical Leaders Partly to Blame

October 23, 2015 by A Ministry in His Service

By L. Putnam Kirsten Powers, Fox News’ pundit, happily announced on October 9, 2015 to “The Five” on “One More Thing” that the next day she would become Catholic.  Immediately, Powers was “high fived” by Kimberly Guilfoyle, and Eric Bolling. Exactly why was this announcement so news worthy?  Well, for starters Kirsten, once an Episcopalian and later … [Read more…]

Posted in: Politics, Road to Rome, The New Evangelization, The New Spirituality Tagged: Catholicism, conversion, evangelical leaders, kirsten powers, l. putnam, pope francis, Road to Rome, robert jeffress, Roman Catholicism, timothy keller

Alliance Theological Seminary/Nyack College – Seminarian’s Ecstatic Encounter at the Resting Place: House of Prayer and Revival Center

February 17, 2015 by A Ministry in His Service

By L. Putnam Learn to Discern In this article you will meet Maddy, a twenty-seven-year old ATS [Alliance Theological Seminary] seminarian, who genuinely desires a deeper walk with the Lord.  Now, as Maddy goes after these experiences, she describes them in the Nyack “New York’s Christian College” official blog called “Life at Nyack.”  It is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Colleges, False Signs and Wonders Tagged: alliance theological seminary, hypercharismatic, ihop, l. putnam, NAR, nyack college, randy clark, revival, signs and wonders

2014 LIGHTHOUSE TRAILS YEAR IN REVIEW—Part 2: Top Articles by Like-Minded Ministries

December 30, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

2014 Top Stories By Like-Minded Ministries    1. The Present of “His Presence” (and Should We Practice “His Presence”?) by Larry DeBruyn 2. A Book Review: ”Another Jesus” Calling by Warren Smith: Sarah Young’s “Jesus” More Like a “Love Struck” Boyfriend by Midwest Christian Outreach 3. Are You Prepared? Something to Think About by Paul Proctor … [Read more…]

Posted in: YEARS IN REVIEW Tagged: Brian McLaren, c. h. fisher, circle makers, contemplative prayer, francis chan, god's presence, joe schimmel, John Piper, l. putnam, menno-lite, noah movie, Paul Proctor, persecution, phil young, robin williams, YEAR IN REVIEW

Pay Attention to Leighton Ford’s The Attentive Life (A Book Review)

November 22, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

By L. Putnam “Pay attention” is the watchword of this book.  And “pay attention” is what I would like to challenge the reader to do.  Pay attention and awaken to who Ford once was.  Pay attention and awaken to who Ford now is.  In addition, pay attention to “the hours of our lives, ” and to the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Contemplative Spirituality, Spiritual Deception Tagged: contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, david steindl rast, deception, l. putnam, leighton ford, Roman Catholicism, spiritual deception, spiritual formation, the attentive life, Thomas Merton

The Georgi Vins’ Story: The Gospel in Bonds (A Book Review)

September 24, 2014 by A Ministry in His Service

By L. Putnam Learn to Discern Granny The Gospel in Bonds by Georgi Vins is a riveting book that you won’t be able to put down. This astounding story tells how persecuted U.S.S.R Baptist pastor Georgi Vins survived eight years in Russian gulags. Now, if you’re supposing this to be a depressing tale, be ready … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Book/Music Excerpts, FREEDOM, Persecution, Remembering Communism, The Gospel Tagged: georgi vins, gulags, l. putnam, persecution, prisons, russia, the gospel in bonds, ussr

Mark This Book -Mansions of the Heart- As Deceptive! (A Book Review)

August 30, 2014 by A Ministry in His Service

By L. Putnam Filled with monks, monasteries, mystics, mentors, meditations, methods, and imaginations Mansions of the Heart  by R. Thomas Ashbrook is a dangerously deceptive work; for while its author mentions and discusses salvation, many scriptures, and maturing spiritual growth he mixes in mega doses of Catholic mystical prayer practices centered round the Teresian mansions and John’s dark night … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality, Lectio Divina, The Ancient Mystics Tagged: Catholicism, contemplative, contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, l. putnam, mansions of the heart, mysticism, R. Thomas Ashbrook, Teresa of Avila

The “Tree of Contemplative Practices” – Is Your Church Practicing Some of These?

August 13, 2014 by A Ministry in His Service

By L Putnam Flee From the Tree of Contemplative Practices: Run From its Toxic Fruits! The attractive Tree of Contemplative Practices is laden with enticing fruits for contemplative meditators to partake of. But, beware! For this is not a tree with fruits one should be snared into sampling, but rather this is a tree that … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Organizations, Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality, Lectio Divina, The Ancient Mystics Tagged: contemplative, contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, contemplative tree, l. putnam, lectio divina, meditation, mysticism, New Age, new spirituality, spiritual formation, Yoga

Christian & Missionary Alliance Rob Reimer Loses His Way in “Pathways to the King:” A Review

May 17, 2014 by A Ministry in His Service

By L. Putnam Dr. Rob Reimer, pastor of the Christian & Missionary Alliance South Shore Community Church, adjunct professor at the Alliance Theological Seminary, and speaker at various conferences has authored a book: Pathways to the King: Living a Life of Spiritual Renewal and Power.  To look inside is to learn how Reimer loses his … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Christian & Missionary Alliance, Contemplative Denominations, Contemplative Spirituality, Lectio Divina Tagged: bethel church, bill johnson, christian missionary alliance, cma, Contemplative Spirituality, l. putnam, lectio divina, pathways to the king, redding california, rob reimer

Beware! Get to the Heart of “Soul Care”!

May 14, 2014 by A Ministry in His Service

By L. Putnam If you want to get to the heart of soul care you must get to its roots, and you must actually look into these teachers and all of their colleagues, and associates; all of their quotes and notes; and all of their writings.  You must intentionally become a “Soul Care Berean!”  Yes, you … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Spirituality Tagged: contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, david benner, l. putnam, soul care, Thomas Merton, thomas moore

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  • Interview by Epoch Times on Capitol Incident January 12, 2021
  • Letter to the Editor: Former Hindu, Now Believer Walks Lonely Path January 9, 2021
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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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