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Max Lucado

When Will They Ever Learn?

March 19, 2020 by Guest Writers 4 Comments

By Judson Casjens Where have all the soldiers gone, long time passing?Where have all the soldiers gone, long time ago?Where have all the soldiers gone?Gone to graveyards, everyone.Oh, when will they ever learn?Oh, when will they ever learn? So went one of the stanzas of the 1970s song by Peter, Paul & Mary about social … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, JESUS CALLING, pantheism & panentheism, Spiritual Deception, THE SHACK Tagged: bruce wilkinson, Christian leaders, jesus calling, jonathan livingston seagull, judson casjens, Max Lucado, panetheism, pantheism, prayer of jabez, spiritual deception, The Shack, Thomas Merton

A Book Review: To Unpack Roma Downey’s “Box of Butterflies” Is to Discover a Core False Teaching (And Christian Leaders Love It)

June 13, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails author 4 Comments

  LTRP Note: The fact that Roma Downey’s recently released, New Age-promoting book, Box of Butterflies, is being endorsed by numerous evangelical leaders like Rick and Kay Warren, Focus on the Family, Jonathan Falwell, Craig Groeschel, John Hagee, Max Lucado, Erwin McManus, Luis Palau Association, Hillsong, and Ronnie Floyd (the last SBC president) is reason … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Churches in Crisis!, New Age movement, New Evangelicalism, Rick Warren, Roma Downey, The New (False) Spirituality, The New Spirituality Tagged: box of butterflies, David Jeremiah, focus on the family, greg laurie, kay warren, lois putnam, Max Lucado, meditation, New Age, Rick Warren, roma downey, ronnie floyd, sbc

Remembering the Enticing Appeal of Richard Foster and Beth Moore’s Be Still Film

November 18, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

In 2006, a DVD film was released by Fox Entertainment called Be Still. Lighthouse Trails wrote extensively about it at the time, warning our readers that the DVD was an infomercial for contemplative prayer. Recently, a caller who very much understood the deceptive dynamics of the contemplative prayer (i.e., Spiritual Formation) movement, reminded us about … [Read more…]

Posted in: Beth Moore, Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality, Priscilla Shirer Tagged: be still, be still movie, Beth Moore, calvin miller, contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, Henri Nouwen, john of the cross, lectio divina, Max Lucado, Richard Foster, Teresa of Avila

Christian Leaders Finally Beginning to Speak Out About Jesus Calling, Saying: “WE LOVE IT!!”

October 14, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

For three years, Lighthouse Trails has been warning believers about Sarah Young’s Jesus Calling. It was October 25th 2013 that we announced going to press with Warren B. Smith’s book “Another Jesus” Calling. Since then, we have published three booklets by Warren on the topic as well as several articles. We also sent his booklet … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, JESUS CALLING Tagged: "another jesus" calling, circle maker, jack graham, james robinson, jesus calling, mark batterson, Max Lucado, Rick Warren, roma downey, sheila walsch, Warren B. Smith

Evangelical/Ecumenical Leaders Together in “The Gathering” Raises Serious Questions

June 18, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

On June 13, Lighthouse Trails reported on an event called Together 2016 that will take place this summer in Washington DC. We explained that organizer Nick Hall was bringing together evangelical, emerging, charismatic, and Catholic leaders for the ecumenical purpose of uniting together. A special video appearance by Pope Francis will be part of the … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Christian Organizations, Churches in Crisis!, Priscilla Shirer Tagged: ann graham lotz, bishop dean sutton, Ecumenism, greg laurie, james robison, kay arthur, leith anderson, Max Lucado, nick hall, priscilla shirer, Rick Warren, the gathering, together 2016, unity

Book Review: Max Lucado’s Cure for the Common Life Promotes the Mystics & a “Divine Spark”

August 19, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Cure for the Common Life, by author Max Lucado, is a book about “living in your sweet spot.” Lucado tells readers in chapter one to “[h]eed that inner music,” and quoting mystic Martin Buber from his book, The Way of Man (a book on Jewish mysticism), Lucado tells readers they each have a “divine spark.” … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Concerns for Calvary Chapel Tagged: Jewish mysticism, Max Lucado, mysticism, panentheism, Richard Foster, Thomas Merton

Emerging “Progressive” Spirituality: Joining the New Age with Christianity, and Christian Leaders Say OK

March 21, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

No one group understands emerging “progressive” spirituality as much as those in the New Age. That’s because it is their religion. So when the evangelical emerging church movement rose to the forefront, New Agers must have found it quite intriguing and most likely rewarding to see their belief system finally take root in Christianity. In … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality, Interspirituality, Purpose Driven Movement, Rick Warren, Spiritual Formation, The Emerging Church, The New Spirituality Tagged: Brian McLaren, Christian leaders, contemplative, Contemplative Spirituality, deception, desert fathers, emerging church, Henri Nouwen, Interspirituality, julian of norwich, Martin Buber, Max Lucado, New Age, new spirituality, panentheism, Rick Warren, spiritual deception, Thomas Keating, Thomas Merton, tony campolo

Book Review: Max Lucado’s Cure for the Common Life Promotes “Divine Spark” in All

April 30, 2012 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Cure for the Common Life, by author Max Lucado, is a book about “living in your sweet spot.” Lucado tells readers in chapter one to “[h]eed that inner music,” and quoting mystic Martin Buber from his book, The Way of Man (a book on Jewish mysticism), Lucado tells readers they each have a “divine spark.” … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Beth Moore, Concerns for Calvary Chapel Tagged: Beth Moore, contemplative, contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, cure for the common life, Max Lucado, mysticism, New Age, new spirituality, panentheism, Richard Foster, Thomas Merton

Christian and New Age Leaders Together in Post-911 Book

September 3, 2011 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

By Warren Smith The first time I encountered Rick Warren was in the spring of 2002, in a book titled From the Ashes: A Spiritual Response to the Attack on America. The book was a collection of articles written by a wide variety of “spiritual leaders” and “extraordinary citizens” published in response to the events … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Ecumenism Tagged: bill hybels, bruce wilkinson, charles colson, dalai lama, Max Lucado, neale donald walsch, Rick Warren

Letter to the Editor: Husband Concerned About Max Lucado’s Influence in the Home

December 17, 2010 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Dear Lighthouse Trails: My husband read something about Max Lucado’s endorsement of someone involved in Contemplative Prayer or the Emerging Church and now wants me to get rid of Max Lucado’s books that I’ve had for years.  I have much enjoyed his writings and have not picked up on anything non-Scriptural.  I may not agree … [Read more…]

Posted in: Concerns for Calvary Chapel, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Tagged: Martin Buber, Max Lucado, mysticism, panentheism, sweet spot, Thomas Merton, Yoga

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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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