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“BLM Co-Founder & LA Chapter Leader Discuss Group’s Occultic Practices of ‘Invoking Spirits’”

August 31, 2020 by Miscellaneous News Source 6 Comments

LTRJ Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. By Heather ClarkeChristian News Network In an interview posted to social media, Black Lives Matter (BLM) Co-Founder Patrisse Cullors, along with BLM Los Angeles Co-Founder Melina Abdullah, discussed the “spiritual” component of the movement, explaining the practices and “rituals” performed to remember and “invoke” … [Read more…]

Posted in: Critical Race Theory, Mystical Practices, New Age movement, Paganism, The Role of Meditation Tagged: black lives matter, blm, mystical practices, New Age, occultism, paganism, riots

Letter to the Editor: My Former Baptist Pastor Went From Spiritual Formation Into the Orthodox Church

October 19, 2018 by Letters to the Editor 7 Comments

Dear Lighthouse Trails: Yesterday, I was reading 1 Corinthians 1 and 2, where Paul is writing about the wisdom of God versus the wisdom of the world. I was reminded of our former Baptist pastor in the early ’80s who was highly intellectual, which attracted a lot of people from academia in our college town. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Spirituality, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Road to Rome, Spiritual Formation, The Ancient Mystics Tagged: ancient fathers, baptist, candles, desert fathers, emerging church, eucharist, incense, infant baptism, letter to the editor, mystical practices, orthodox church, Ray Yungen, Road to Rome, Roger Oakland, spiritual formation

Letter to the Editor: A Pastor’s Wife Encourages Church to Use Enneagram

December 21, 2017 by Letters to the Editor 1 Comment

Dear Lighthouse Trails: I wanted to write and share with you yet another example of church leadership embracing New Age methods. Recently, an acquaintance on Facebook posted a link to an Enneagram chart happily reporting her number and encouraging others to contact her if they want to know more about the Enneagram. What concerned me … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Practices, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Mystical Practices, New Age movement Tagged: enneagram, letter to the editor, mike oppenheimer, myers-briggs, mystical practices, New Age movement, occultism, psychology

Taizé Worship – Growing in Popularity, But Roots Are in Mystical Monasticism

August 28, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails author 1 Comment

By Chris Lawson (Author of Taizé: A Community and Worship: Ecumenical Reconciliation or an Interfaith Delusion?) The worship practiced at Taizé has attracted many people from around the globe and from many different denominations. While many of the words found in Taizé worship music are words found in Scripture or words that do not necessarily contradict Scripture, … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Christian Organizations, Contemplative Organizations, Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality, Interspirituality, Mystical Practices, The Role of Meditation Tagged: brother emile, channeling, chris lawson, contemplative prayer, ecumenical, Ecumenism, france, meditation, mystical practices, New Age, shamans, spiritualism, taize, witches, worship, youth

Watkins’ 100 Most Spiritually Influential People of 2016 – How Many Names Do You Know?

May 10, 2016 by Miscellaneous News Source

Watkin’s Mind Body Spirit Magazine released its 2016 top 100 most spiritually influential people alive today. If you have been reading Lighthouse Trails for some time, you will recognize several names. One thing all of these names have in common is an affinity toward mysticism. Sadly, a number of these New Ager/New Spirituality names have … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Spirituality, Mystical Practices, The New Spirituality, The Role of Meditation Tagged: Deepak Chopra, francis chan, julia cameron, meditation, mystical practices, mysticism, richard rohr, Rob Bell, The Secret, Thomas Keating

Letter to the Editor: Many UK Christians Embracing Eastern Occult Practices For Health Reasons

November 12, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

To Lighthouse Trails: My wife was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis about a year ago, and she/we have been sent on various “coping with  MS” courses. In every case, occult techniques have been encouraged, endorsed, and recommended by _____ staff nurses and others (who do them themselves!) – and outside occult “therapists” have been brought in as … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Health, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Mystical Practices, The Role of Meditation Tagged: health, mystical practices, New Age, occult, qigong, Reiki, tai chi, united kingdom

The Merging of Native Spirituality and the Emerging Church . . . for the “Healing” of the Nations?

September 13, 2012 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Nanci Des Gerlaise (First Nations Cree Canadian and author of Muddy Waters) The emerging church is a movement that is said to be a new way to do Christianity, a way that is supposed to reach out to the postmodern generation in a more relevant way than traditional Christianity. In reality, the emerging church, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Native Spirituality, The Emerging Church Tagged: America, emerging church, mystical practices, nanci des gerlaise, native spirituality, Politics, richard twiss

False Doctrines and Seducing Spirits Leave Christians Open to Bizarre Teachings and Mystical Practices

June 9, 2012 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Kevin Reeves (author of The Other Side of the River) It was a cool evening for summer, and as the neighborhood was some distance out of town, the area was quiet and dark. The night and solitude worked in our favor, for the gathering itself was not of the barbecue fellowship variety, and I, … [Read more…]

Posted in: False Signs and Wonders, Mystical Practices, Spiritual Deception Tagged: end-time handmaidens, false doctrine, gwen shaw, hypercharismatic, kevin reeves, mystical practices, mysticism, redeeming the land, seducing spirits, spiritual abuse

Reiki “Power” and Rick Warren’s Health Plan

March 14, 2011 by A Ministry in His Service

by Berit Kjos Kjos Ministries “Pastor Rick Warren [is hosting] three health experts – including the star of the ‘Dr. Oz Show’ – at Saddleback Church… ‘The Bible says that God wants us to be as healthy physically as you are spiritually,’ Warren said… ‘This is God’s prescription for your health.”[1]  Rick Warren, Dr. Oz … [Read more…]

Posted in: Reiki/Energy Healing, Rick Warren, Saddleback Tagged: Berit Kjos, dr. oz, mystical practices, New Age, Reiki, Rick Warren

Dr. Oz and Deepak Chopra: Meditate to Lose Weight

January 27, 2011 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

VIEW WITH CAUTION – FOR WARNING AND INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY In the video below, Dr. Oz, the new weight-loss mentor for thousands of Christians through Rick Warren’s new Daniel Plan, talks to New Ager Deepak Chopra about meditating to lose weight. What they don’t tell you in this video is that eastern-style meditation can put participants … [Read more…]

Posted in: Mystical Practices, Purpose Driven Movement, Rick Warren, The Role of Meditation Tagged: Deepak Chopra, dr. oz, meditation, mystical practices, Reiki, Rick Warren, weight loss

The Oneness Blessing – Pathway to Global Awakening

March 18, 2008 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

By Caryl Matrisciana While countless people in the Western world are embracing mystical practices such as Yoga, Reiki, and contemplative meditation, most of them have probably not yet heard of the Oneness Movement – but that is likely going to change. The Oneness Movement is a fast growing effort to bring the Oneness Blessing to … [Read more…]

Posted in: The Role of Meditation Tagged: contemplative prayer, meditation, mystical practices, New Age movement, oneness blessing, Reiki, Yoga

Enter the Labyrinth

March 10, 2005 by A Ministry in His Service

by Let Us Reason Ministries (Mike Oppenheimer) Walking the labyrinth has become a popular spiritual exercise across the country and around the world. I first read of it in Leadership Magazine, a Christian publication and became a bit concerned, since looking into it further I’m definitely concerned. Labyrinths are said to been used for over … [Read more…]

Posted in: Spiritual Formation Tagged: Contemplative Spirituality, labyrinths, mystical practices

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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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