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Christianity Today: “We are theologically conservative . . . committed to the glory of God.”—CT History Shows Differently

January 7, 2020 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 10 Comments

On December 19th, 2019, Christianity Today, the magazine that considers itself the “flagship” magazine for Christianity released an article written by the just-retired editor-in-chief, Mark Galli, titled, “Trump Should Be Removed from Office.” According to CT, the article set off a firestorm. And by our estimates, millions have now seen the article as scores of … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Book/Film Reviews, Christian Publishers/Bookstores, Contemplative Spirituality, Defending the Faith, Discernment, Ecumenism, Enneagram, Labyrinths, Lectio Divina, Politics, Signs of the Times, The Emerging Church, The New (False) Spirituality Tagged: bill hybels, bob buford, Brian McLaren, Christianity Today, Dan Kimball, elections, emergent church, Mark Driscoll, mark galli, marxism, mysticism, New Age, peter drucker, president trump, progressive, Rick Warren, Roger Oakland, social justice, socialist, terra nova

The Significance of Understanding Quantum Spirituality and Leonard Sweet’s “More Magnificent Way” of Seeing Christ

March 6, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails author 2 Comments

Over the past few decades, a number of New Age sympathizers have had a significant influence in the evangelical church. One of the chief is Methodist author, speaker, and teacher Leonard Sweet. Sweet openly calls the Father of the New Age Movement—the late Jesuit priest Teilhard de Chardin—“twentieth-century Christianity’s major voice.” Sweet also teaches the foundational New Age doctrine that God is “in” everyone and everything—that God is embedded in all creation. Brought forward and popularized by Rick Warren, Leonard Sweet and his New Age sympathies have not been adequately addressed by today’s pastors and church leaders. A look on Sweet’s website shows he has partnered with numerous popular figures such as Brian McLaren, Mark Batterson (Circle Maker), Erwin McManus, Mark Driscoll, Frank Viola, and Karen Swallow Prior (professor at Liberty University). The following booklet by Warren Smith reveals the “New Age Christianity” that Leonard Sweet has helped to bring into the church.

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Churches in Crisis!, Interspirituality, Methodists, New Age movement, pantheism & panentheism, RESOURCES, Rick Warren, The Emerging Church, The New (False) Spirituality, The New Spirituality Tagged: Alice Bailey, Brian McLaren, Erwin McManus, frank viola, karen swallow prior, Leonard Sweet, Liberty University, Mark Driscoll, methodists, New Age movement, new spirituality, pierre teilhard de chardin, quantum spirituality, Warren Smith

On Heels of Mark Driscoll’s New Church Opening, Seattle Times Reports: “Racketeering suit claims Mark Driscoll misused Mars Hill donor dollars”

March 1, 2016 by Miscellaneous News Source

By Nina Shapiro Seattle Times staff reporter Mark Driscoll may have moved on to a new city and a new church, but he faces the sharpest demand yet to account for his actions at Mars Hill Church. On Monday, four former Mars Hill members filed a civil racketeering lawsuit against Driscoll, charging that the once … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Churches in Crisis! Tagged: emerging church, fraud, Mark Driscoll, seattle, spiritual deception

That Didn’t Take Long!—Mark Driscoll Resurfaces With New Resource Ministry & Website

January 3, 2015 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

According to a Christian Post article dated December 31, 2014 and titled “Former Mars Hill Pastor Mark Driscoll Launches New Website,” the former pastor of the mega church  has started a new resource ministry & website. All we can say at this point is, that sure didn’t take long. Interestingly, Rick Warren gave the final … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Contemplative Churches, Rick Warren, Saddleback, The Emerging Church, The New Spirituality Tagged: Contemplative Spirituality, emerging church, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill, Rick Warren

2014 LIGHTHOUSE TRAILS YEAR IN REVIEW—Final Part: Top 10 Articles by LT Editors

January 1, 2015 by Lighthouse Trails Editors Leave a Comment

1. Evangelical Church Takes Another Big Step Toward Rome—This Time? Franklin Graham 2. Thomas Nelson Deletes Controversial Material From Jesus Calling 3. Larry Crabb to Join Richard Foster’s Renovare Contemplative Conference – Christian Leaders Continue to Promote Crabb 4. Mark Driscoll’s Distorted View on Noah and Salvation . . . (And How Some People Have … [Read more…]

Posted in: Beth Moore, Calvinist/Reformed, Israel, Road to Rome, Signs of the Times, The New Spirituality, YEARS IN REVIEW Tagged: Beth Moore, david platt, emerging church, erwin lutzer, franklin graham, Henri Nouwen, Israel, jesus calling, larry crabb, Mark Driscoll, mars hill church, noah, ravi zacharias, salvation, sarah young, southern baptist convention, thomas nelson

2014 LIGHTHOUSE TRAILS YEAR IN REVIEW—Part 1: Top 10 Out-of-House News Stories

December 30, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

At the end of every year, Lighthouse Trails presents its YEAR IN REVIEW. Over the next few days, we will post a number of different categories with our top most important stories from each category. Our first category this year is our “Top 10 Out-of-House News Stories.” This is an opportunity to read important articles and news stories, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, CHILDREN AT RISK!, Contemplative Spirituality, Creation/Evolution, Homosexuality, Israel, Road to Rome, Same-Sex Marriage, The New Spirituality, YEARS IN REVIEW Tagged: "another jesus" calling, bill gothard, creation, evolution, Islam, Israel, Mark Driscoll, mars hill church, pat robertson, pope francis, racism, YEAR IN REVIEW

The Who’s Who List in Bringing the New Spirituality into the Church

November 22, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Chris Lawson Spiritual Research Network Each of the following authors professes to be Christian and/or uses biblical terminology in his or her writing, yet promotes at least one of the following serious false teachings: contemplative spirituality (i.e., Spiritual Formation), the emergent, progressive “new” spirituality, the seeker-friendly, church-growth movement (e.g., Willow Creek, Purpose Driven) and/or … [Read more…]

Posted in: Beth Moore, Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Spirituality, The New Spirituality Tagged: a directory of authors, Beth Moore, bill hybels, chris lawson, david benner, Ken Blanchard, larry crabb, Marcus Borg, mark batterson, Mark Driscoll, new spirituality, purpose driven, Richard Foster, Rick Warren, Rob Bell, ruth haley barton, spiritual deception, walter brueggemann, Willow Creek, Yoga

Seattle Megachurch Mars Hill Dissolves 2 Weeks After Founder Mark Driscoll Resigns

November 2, 2014 by Miscellaneous News Source

LTRP Note: On October 20th, Lighthouse Trails posted the following article: “Mark Driscoll Resigns From Mars Hill Church For Social Failures – But Media Silent on Controversial Doctrinal Issues.” Below is a related news article by Associated Press. No doubt, there is a story behind the story on this one. Time will reveal more. 2nd … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Churches Tagged: churches in crisis, corruption, deception, false teachings, heresy, Mark Driscoll, mars hill church, megachurches

Mark Driscoll Resigns From Mars Hill Church For Social Failures – But Media Silent on Controversial Doctrinal Issues

October 20, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

On October 14, 2014, Mark Driscoll, the senior pastor of Mars Hill Church in Seattle, Washington for the past 18 years, formally resigned from his position after numerous accusations came against him from former members and others. As is the case with most mega-church pastors these days when they do just about anything different than … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Churches, Contemplative Denominations, Contemplative Spirituality, Eschatology, Homeschooling at Risk, Spiritual Deception, Spiritual Formation, The Emerging Church, The New Spirituality Tagged: celebration of discipline, contemplative, endtimes, Gary Thomas, homeschoolers, jeff bethke, last days, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill, media, noah, noah movie, rapture, Richard Foster, sacred pathways, scoffers, spiritual deception, vintage jesus, walter wink

Mark Driscoll’s Distorted View on Noah and Salvation . . . (And How Some People Have a Very Strange Idea as to the Meaning of God’s Salvation)

March 30, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

LTRP Note: With the release of the Hollywood movie Noah and its blasphemous representation of God’s truth as told in the Bible and an outright attack on Bible-believing Christians, coupled with emerging Christian figures (such as Mark Driscoll who misses the point while trying to make a point in his claims that Noah was not … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Calvinist/Reformed, Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, The Preaching of the Cross Tagged: Christian leaders, dr. harry ironside, driscoll, faith, Homosexuality, ironside, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill, noah, noah movie, salvation, spiritual deception, world vision

Multi-Sensory Worship: Prayer Stations, Icons, Incense, and Candles

March 7, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails author

by Roger Oakland  Understand the Times (author of Faith Undone: the emerging church—a new reformation or an end-time deception) Stimulating images that provide spiritual experiences are an essential element of the emerging church. While many are bewildered as to why their churches are darkening their sanctuaries and setting up prayer stations with candles, incense, and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality, Road to Rome, Spiritual Deception, The Ancient Mystics, The Emerging Church Tagged: ancient-future, candles, Contemplative Spirituality, Dan Kimball, driscoll, icons, incense, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill, Roger Oakland, Roman Catholicism, The Emerging Church, vintage christianity

Corban University (formerly Western Baptist College), a Former Non-Contemplative College, Teams Up with Mark Driscoll

December 26, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Corban University of Salem, Oregon used to be called Western Baptist College. It used to be a Christian college that did not promote contemplative spirituality or the emerging church, and it used to be on the Lighthouse Trails “good” Christian colleges list (colleges that don’t promote Spiritual Formation). But that was then, and today is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Contemplative Colleges, Eschatology, Spiritual Formation, The Emerging Church Tagged: A Time of Departing, Brian McLaren, bruce demarest, Christian colleges, Christianity Today, Contemplative Spirituality, corban university, Dan Allender, dan merchant, driscoll, emerging church, end-times, J.P. Moreland, John Piper, karl barth, Marcus Borg, mark devries, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill, oregon, phyllis tickle, Ray Yungen, robert webber, salem, spiritual formation, The Emerging Church

NEW BOOKLET: A Directory of Authors (Three NOT Recommended Lists)

December 9, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails author

A Directory of Authors (Three NOT Recommended Lists) written and compiled by Chris Lawson is our newest Lighthouse Trails Print Booklet Tract. The Booklet Tract is 14 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are as much as 50% off retail.  Below is the content of the booklet. To order copies of  A Directory of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Book/Music Excerpts, Calvinist/Reformed, Contemplative Spirituality, Defending the Faith, New Age movement, Purpose Driven Movement, RESOURCES, The Emerging Church, Willow Creek/Hybels Tagged: bill johnson, Brian McLaren, chris lawson, Contemplative Spirituality, deception, driscoll, emerging church, Henri Nouwen, Interspirituality, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill, Missions, mysticism, Rick Warren, spiritual formation, Thomas Merton, Yoga

Brian McLaren’s Mystery Project Out of the Bag – CANA Initiative – A Gathering of Emergents

November 21, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Recently, a reader brought to our attention a new development within the emerging church – the Cana Initiative, a think tank comprised of “faith-engaged organizations, individuals, institutions and networks.” On the Cana Initiative website, it states: The CANA Initiative seeks to create a healthy ecosystem for connection among existing and emerging individuals, organizations, and networks and will serve … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Christian Publishers/Bookstores, Ecumenism, InterVarsity Press, Mystical Practices, Spiritual Formation, The Emerging Church, The New Spirituality, The Role of Meditation Tagged: bob buford, Brian McLaren, cana initiative, Contemplative Spirituality, diana butler bass, doug pagitt, emergent, emerging church, end-times, ian cron, Interspirituality, intervarsity, intervarsity christian fellowship, intervarsity press, Mark Driscoll, mark scandrette, meditation, New Age, new spirituality, peter drucker, phyllis tickle, Rob Bell, Roger Oakland, samir elmanovic, spencer burke, terra nova, The Emerging Church, tony jones

Anti-Religion Jeff Bethke Hits the News Again – New Book, Same Message: “Imagine No Religion”

November 17, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

 Not only are there political quests being achieved through the indoctrination of these young people, but these young followers are becoming convinced that a socialistic religion-killing society is the only solution for man. Jeff Bethke, the 24-year-old man who did the anti-religion YouTube video in 2012, is back in the news again. This time, he has a book about his subject … [Read more…]

Posted in: Beth Moore, Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Contemplative Spirituality, Eschatology, Homosexuality, Interspirituality, Signs of the Times, The Emerging Church, The New Spirituality, The Preaching of the Cross, The Role of Meditation, Universalism Tagged: basil pennington, Beth Moore, Bible prophecy, Brennan Manning, Calvary Chapel, contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, death by church, deception, emerging church, foxe's book of martyrs, frank viola, george barna. dan kimbal, Henri Nouwen, Homosexuality, Interspirituality, jeff bethke, jefferson bethke, last days, Mark Driscoll, mike erre, New Age, new spirituality, panentheism, ragamuffin gospel, Ray Yungen, spiritual deception, The Emerging Church, vintage jesus, Yoga

Will Cedarville University Turn Around With New President? – Challenge May be Big

August 17, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Recently we received the following letter from a Lighthouse Trails reader regarding Cedarville University in Cedarville, Ohio. Presently, Cedarville U. is one of the schools Lighthouse Trails names on its Colleges That Promote Contemplative Spirituality (i.e., Spiritual Formation) list. To Lighthouse Trails: We think we have some good news concerning Cedarville.  A new president was … [Read more…]

Posted in: CHILDREN AT RISK!, Contemplative Colleges, Contemplative Spirituality, Lectio Divina, Priscilla Shirer, Spiritual Formation, The Emerging Church, The New Spirituality Tagged: Berit Kjos, carl ruby, Cedarville University, CHILDREN AT RISK!, Christian colleges, contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, dr. thomas white, emerging church, Henri Nouwen, Interspirituality, john purple, Leonard Sweet, Mark Driscoll, new spirituality, panentheism, Ray Yungen, ruth haley barton, Warren B. Smith

Tantric Sex and the Evangelical Church – A Dangerous Mystical “Marriage”

June 11, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

The Bible says we live in a “crooked and perverse” world and that as believers we are to “shine as lights in the world” (Philippians 2:15). The closer we move toward the “end of the age” (Matthew 24), the darker and more perverse the world becomes. Global peace plans, inter-faith movements, emergent spiritualities, and other … [Read more…]

Posted in: Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Contemplative Spirituality, The New (False) Spirituality, The Role of Meditation Tagged: andrew harvey, contemplative, Henri Nouwen, Mark Driscoll, mysticism, New Age, tantra, tantric sex, Yoga

NEW BOOKLET: They Hate Christianity But Love (Another) Jesus

May 28, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

They Hate Christianity But Love (Another) Jesus – How Conservative Christians Are Being Manipulated and Ridiculed, Especially During Election Years written by the Editors at Lighthouse Trails is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet. The booklet  is 14 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are as much as 50% off retail.  Below is … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Calvinist/Reformed, Ecumenism, Politics, Purpose Driven Movement, RESOURCES, Signs of the Times, The Emerging Church Tagged: America, blue like jazz, Brian McLaren, cedarville, Dan Kimball, don miller, driscoll, elections, Erwin McManus, frank viola, george barna, jeff bethke, Jim Wallis, Leonard Sweet, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill, pagan christianity, peter kreeft, red letter christians, Rick Warren, Shane Claiborne, Sojourners, Thomas Merton, tony campolo, voting

Liberty Univ. Under Fire for ‘Destructive’ Counseling, Winking at Sexual Immorality on Campus

April 11, 2013 by Miscellaneous News Source

LTRP Note: Show us a Christian college that is becoming laxed in its views toward homosexuality, and we’ll show you a college that has been promoting contemplative spirituality for some time. They go hand in hand. Liberty University is just such a place. By Heather Clark Christian News Network Lynchburg, Virginia – Liberty University is coming … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, CHILDREN AT RISK!, Contemplative Colleges, Homosexuality, The Emerging Church Tagged: Christian colleges, driscoll, emerging church, Homosexuality, Mark Driscoll, The Emerging Church

COMPARISON: “New Spirituality” Leaders Reject and Ridicule the Second Coming of the Lord VERSUS Bible Prophecies Standing in Stark Contrast

December 22, 2012 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Many people feared that the world would come to an end on December 21, 2012 because of Mayan calendar “prophecies.” Many New Agers believed that the 21st would be significant in seeing a global wide spiritual epiphany. In the midst of all this, there is the issue of the return of Jesus Christ. What do New Spirituality … [Read more…]

Posted in: Eschatology, Rick Warren, Signs of the Times, The Emerging Church, The New Spirituality Tagged: A Time of Departing, Alice Bailey, barbara marx hubbard, Brian McLaren, deceived on purpose, emerging church, end-times, Eschatology, faith undone, last days, Mark Driscoll, Ray Yungen, Rick Warren, Robert Schuller, Roger Oakland, the messiah factor, tony campolo, tony pearce

The Top 50 “Christian” Contemplative Books – A “NOT RECOMMENDED Reading List” and 25 Christian “Bridgers” to Them

December 10, 2012 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

LTRP Note: Ray Yungen and the editors at Lighthouse Trails have put together our Top 50 “Christian” Contemplative Books  – A “Not Recommended Reading List.” If your pastor, your professor, your children, or your friends are reading any of these books, then they are being led down a path that will take them toward a mystical, panentheistic spirituality … [Read more…]

Posted in: Beth Moore, Calvinist/Reformed, Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality Tagged: ann voskamp, Anne Lamott, basil pennington, Beth Moore, bill hull, bill hybels, Brennan Manning, Brian McLaren, calvin miller, contemplative, Contemplative Spirituality, Dallas Willard, Dan Kimball, david benner, donald miller, doug pagitt, driscoll, Eugene Peterson, Henri Nouwen, J.P. Moreland, john eldredge, ken boa, Mark Driscoll, mark yaconelli, mike bickle, philip yancey, Richard Foster, Rick Warren, Rob Bell, robert webber, Shane Claiborne, Thomas Merton, walter brueggemann

Biola’s New Gay and Lesbian Student Group – A “Fruit” of Their Contemplative Propensities?

July 25, 2012 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

LTRP Note: Regarding the article below about Biola University, we find it little wonder that Biola University now has a homosexual student group that has formed on campus. Biola has been promoting contemplative spirituality for several years, and as we have often indicated, when people being embracing contemplative/emerging spirituality (as Biola has done), spiritual (and morality) … [Read more…]

Posted in: Homosexuality, The Emerging Church, Transgenderism, Transgenderism Tagged: Biola, biola university, Christian colleges, Contemplative Spirituality, Homosexuality, Mark Driscoll, Roger Oakland, Talbot, The Emerging Church

Newest Seminary Added to Contemplative College List – Reformed Theological Seminary

June 10, 2012 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

In answer to an e-mail we received this past week asking if Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS is a contemplative school, we responded: As to your concern whether contemplative is being taught at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson, MS, the sad truth is the seminary is promoting contemplative spirituality. Here are a few links from … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Colleges, Contemplative Spirituality Tagged: calvinism, Christian colleges, contemplative, contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, driscoll, emerging church, gerald may, Henri Nouwen, larry crabb, Mark Driscoll, New Age, new spirituality, parker palmer, reformed theology, Richard Foster, Roger Oakland, spiritual formation, The Emerging Church, Thomas Merton

Driscoll ‘sex talk’ pastor unwelcome at Falwell’s university?

April 11, 2012 by Miscellaneous News Source

By Art Moore  WorldNetDaily Accustomed to public controversy as an outspoken defender of traditional marriage in the secular Pacific Northwest, mega-church pastor Mark Driscoll apparently is meeting some resistance in the Bible Belt this month as he prepares to bring his orthodox but edgy and unconventional approach to faith and practice to the late-Rev. Jerry … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Contemplative Colleges, The Emerging Church, The New Spirituality Tagged: driscoll, emerging church, Liberty University, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill, new sexuality, new spirituality, the new sexuality

Mark Driscoll and Liberty University Are Good Match – Both Promote Contemplative Spirituality

April 10, 2012 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

The Associated Baptist Press article, Mark Driscoll’s visit to Liberty University making waves, caught our attention. Driscoll will be speaking at Liberty University as part of a promotional tour for his new book, Real Marriage. The article states: The conservative Christian school in Lynchburg, Va., is next up on a tour by the founding pastor … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Contemplative Colleges, Spiritual Formation, The Emerging Church Tagged: Christian colleges, contemplative, contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, driscoll, emerging church, Henri Nouwen, Liberty University, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill, spiritual formation, The Emerging Church

“They Hate Christianity But Love (Another) Jesus” – How Conservative Christians Are Being Manipulated and Ridiculed, Especially During Election Years

January 26, 2012 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

In 2007 and 2008, books, videos, broadcasts, and news articles were pouring into mainstream America with a guilt-ridden message that basically manipulated conservative Christians into thinking that either they shouldn’t vote because “Jesus wouldn’t vote,” or they shouldn’t vote on morality issues such as abortion or homosexuality. Suddenly, all over the place there was talk … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Marxism/Socialism, On Christian Faith, Politics, Remembering Communism, Saddleback Tagged: Bible prophecy, Brian McLaren, Christian leaders, communism, Dan Kimball, driscoll, elections, emerging church, end-times, freedom, jefferson bethke, last days, Leonard Sweet, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill, marxism, Obama, Politics, Rick Warren, Roger Oakland, second coming, Shane Claiborne, Signs of the Times, socialism, tony campolo, voters

They Like Jesus, But Not the Church (or, “They Like (Another) Jesus But Not the Church, the Bible, Morality, or the Truth”)

January 19, 2012 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

LTRP Note: We are reposting this book review because, as it was in 2008, another presidential election year is upon us, and we are witnessing another onslaught against conservative Bible-believing Christians by mass media as well as emerging church authors and figures.  A perfect example of this, which we will be writing about soon (already … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Calvinist/Reformed Tagged: America, Dan Kimball, driscoll, emerging church, Mark Driscoll, Obama, Politics, Signs of the Times, The Emerging Church, why i hate religion but love jesus

100 Top Contemplative Proponents Evangelical Christians Turn To Today

January 15, 2012 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Over the years, many of our readers have asked for a list of authors who are promoting contemplative prayer. Well here is a list we have compiled.  This is from 10 years of research at Lighthouse Trails.  The list includes those authors who directly teach contemplative prayer as well as those who have consistently promoted contemplative prayer teachers. All … [Read more…]

Posted in: Beth Moore, Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality Tagged: Beth Moore, Brian McLaren, brother lawrence, contemplative, contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, Henri Nouwen, Leonard Sweet, Mark Driscoll, mysticism, Richard Foster, Rick Warren, Rob Bell, Thomas Merton

Mark Driscoll under fire over sexually-explicit guide to marriage

January 10, 2012 by A Ministry in His Service

LTRP Note: Two Lighthouse Trails articles we hope you’ll read along with the post below: What’s Sex Got To Do With It?  and Driscoll’s vulgarity draws media attention. From True Discernment Blog The extremely sad thing about Mark Driscoll is he apparently does not grasp where the motivation in his heart comes from in writing this. Carnality is very … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, The Emerging Church, The New Spirituality Tagged: driscoll, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill, new spirituality, sexuality, Signs of the Times, tantra, tantrix sex, The Emerging Church

Letter to the Editor: CBN and Pat Robertson Promoting Contemplative/Emerging Authors

December 28, 2011 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Dear Lighthouse Trails: I have been learning so much from your research. I am so thankful for all your work in exposing the things that are entering the church and deceiving people. My friend had received a monthly newsletter from CBN, which we both have been having questions about anyway, but she still gets their newsletters and reads them now with … [Read more…]

Posted in: Christian Organizations, Christian Publishers/Bookstores, Contemplative Spirituality Tagged: cbn, Christian leaders, contemplative, Contemplative Spirituality, emerging church, Henri Nouwen, innovative, Leonard Sweet, Mark Driscoll, meditation, new spirituality, pat robertson, Rob Bell, The Emerging Church
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  • InterVarsity’s “2030 Calling” – Raising Up Young Evangelicals to Be the Mystics of Tomorrow January 15, 2021
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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
  • Parler Removed From Google Play Store, Apple Threatens Ban While Twitter “Permanently” Suspends Trump 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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