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Matthew 18 – And Heretics and Hypocrites

July 17, 2014 by Guest Writers

By Paul Proctor Free-lance writer Used with permission. Every now and then I get a terse email from someone who has taken exception to my candid comments on Rick Warren, asking questions like: “Have you ever spoken with him personally about your objections and concerns and tried to work through your differences privately as scripture … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, Rick Warren, The Word of God Tagged: heresy, heretics, matthew 18, Paul Proctor, proctor, purpose driven, Rick Warren

Are You Prepared? Something to Think About

January 27, 2014 by A Ministry in His Service

By Paul Proctor Used with permission. There seem to be two kinds of people in our world today: those who are preparing for the inevitable and those who are, for whatever reason, ignoring it. The warnings are everywhere. They’re like blaring civil defense sirens that never shut off. You would think everyone could hear them … [Read more…]

Posted in: On Christian Faith, Signs of the Times, The Preaching of the Cross, World in Crisis Tagged: America, Bible prophecy, deception, end-times, Paul Proctor, proctor, Signs of the Times

Jesus Christ Presented as the Son of Allah – A “New” Way of Doing Missions?

January 23, 2014 by A Ministry in His Service

by Paul Proctor Used with permission. I have addressed, on numerous occasions, the Church’s ongoing efforts to reinvent Christianity into a global religion of Results & Relationships by using the powers of pragmatism and consensus to artificially grow itself into something more widely accepted by the world instead of faithfully proclaiming the Word of God … [Read more…]

Posted in: The Emerging Church, The New Missiology Tagged: Missions, Paul Proctor, proctor, The Emerging Church, the new missiology

Video on Common Core Curriculum Shows Indoctrination of Children in Public Schools

December 7, 2013 by Miscellaneous News Source

The following video is posted on Kjos Ministries website. Berit Kjos is the author of our new Booklet Tract: A “Common Core” for a Global Community. This video shows just a few examples of how children are being indoctrinated toward a socialistic global society through the Common Core curriculum. Also read, “‘Common Core’ is Brainwashing Mind … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, CHILDREN AT RISK!, Education Tagged: Berit Kjos, CHILDREN AT RISK!, common core, education, end-times, globalism, Paul Proctor, proctor, socialism

Dangerous Prayers

December 7, 2013 by A Ministry in His Service

by Paul Proctor (Free-lance writer; used with permission) Mindless mantras are an abomination to God I once came across a video clip that was taken from a popular television talk show called The View, where liberal former co-host of the show, Joy Behar and conservative former co-host, Elizabeth Hasselbeck got into a heated on-air argument about … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality Tagged: contemplative prayer, Elizabeth Hasselbeck, joy behar, mantra meditation, mantras, Paul Proctor, prayer, proctor, spiritual formation

Letter to the Editor: Church of 43 Years Builds Labyrinth, Promotes Mystical Rituals and Social Gospel

December 5, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Dear Lighthouse Trails, I left my church of 43 years, because they were promoting books like Ruth Haley Barton’s “Solitude and Silence”; they had built a Labyrinth next to the Memorial garden where my parents ashes lay and were performing mystic rituals along with contemplative prayer and Spiritual Formation. Before I left my church, I … [Read more…]

Posted in: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, The Emerging Church, The New Missiology, Willow Creek/Hybels Tagged: Contemplative Spirituality, emerging church, labyrinth, missional, new spirituality, Paul Proctor, proctor, ruth haley barton, silence, spiritual formation, The Emerging Church

Relationships and Religious Agendas

September 11, 2013 by A Ministry in His Service

by Paul Proctor Free-lance writer Have you ever tried to reason with a religious agenda? It’s hard to do, isn’t it? You can quote God’s Word until you’re blue in the face, but those who have fully invested themselves into it will not be easily swayed even when it doesn’t square with scripture. Often, what … [Read more…]

Posted in: New Evangelicalism, Spiritual Deception Tagged: Christianity, church growth, deception, emerging church, Paul Proctor, proctor, seeker-friendly, Word of God

COMMENTARY: TODAY’S 21ST CENTURY “CHRISTIANITY” – NO BIBLE REQUIRED!

August 19, 2013 by A Ministry in His Service

By Paul Proctor Used with permission. This may come as a shock to most Christians, but if you do a search of the less contemporary translations of Scripture, the word “feelings” is virtually nonexistent. Where it does appear, it is cited as more of a superficial, even negative attribute than a positive; and yet, as … [Read more…]

Posted in: New Evangelicalism, The Word of God Tagged: deception, Paul Proctor, proctor, the bible, Word of God

When Popular Music Becomes Obscene & Immoral

August 7, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails author Leave a Comment

By Berit Kjos (from her new release, How to Protect Your Child From the New Age & Spiritual Deception) Music is a lot like alcohol and drugs. It can be very deceiving and destructive when misused. It can distort one’s emotions, reasoning, judgment, perspective and behavior. Peer pressure only makes it worse. Paul Proctor (former … [Read more…]

Posted in: CHILDREN AT RISK!, Music Tagged: Berit Kjos, CHILDREN AT RISK!, how to protect your child from the New age & spiritual deception, Music, neville drury, occult, ozzie osbourne, Paul Proctor, proctor

When America – As We’ve Known it – Is Gone

July 4, 2013 by Guest Writers

By Paul Proctor Free-lance writer Used with permission. Country singer, Lee Greenwood wrote and recorded a very powerful and inspiring song many years ago that has all but become the new unofficial national anthem of the United States of America. The lyrics to God Bless The USA begin this way: If tomorrow all the things … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Eschatology, FREEDOM, Signs of the Times, World in Crisis Tagged: America, end-times, freedom, last days, Paul Proctor, proctor, Signs of the Times

How Will You Handle Hard Times Ahead?

June 4, 2013 by Guest Writers

By Paul Proctor Free-lance writer Used with permission. It’s time to prepare for hard times, my friends. And, if you’re a bible-believing, Christ-following Christian, I believe the coming years will be particularly troublesome. I say “bible-believing, Christ-following Christian” because our degenerating culture has all but stripped the biblical definition of the word “Christian” from today’s … [Read more…]

Posted in: Persecution, Signs of the Times, The Word of God, World in Crisis Tagged: Bible prophecy, end-times, freedom, last days, new spirituality, Paul Proctor, proctor

Wycliffe Bible Translators to “Re-evaluate” Methodology to Removing “Son of God” and “Father” from Bible Translations

February 8, 2012 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

In a growing controversy where Wycliffe Bible Translators is removing “familial terms” such as Son of God and Father in their Bible translations in order to accommodate Muslim readers, the organization posted a statement on February 7th, saying: While we have never intentionally sponsored a translation that neglects to properly communicate the divine familial terms, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, Missions, The New Missiology Tagged: Buddhism, carl medearis, Herbert Hoefer, Hinduism, Islam, missionaries, Missions, muslims, new missiology, new spirituality, Paul Proctor, proctor, Roger Oakland, The Emerging Church, world magazine, wycliffe bible translators, YWAM

What’s Wrong With a More Social Gospel?

February 6, 2012 by Guest Writers

by Paul Proctor Free-Lance Writer (used with permission) In an article for Christianity Today titled, “A More Social Gospel,” C.L. Lopez writes about a new evangelical emphasis emerging on college campuses: There has been a definitive shift in how campus ministries think about connecting with students,” said Kara Powell, executive director of the Fuller Youth … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Christian Publishers/Bookstores, InterVarsity Press, New Evangelicalism Tagged: Christianity, Christianity Today, compromise, intervarsity, intervarsity christian fellowship, intervarsity press, Paul Proctor, proctor, the bible, the church, Word of God

Looking for Paul Proctor?

November 7, 2011 by A Ministry in His Service

One of the writers whom Lighthouse Trails has used over the last several years is Paul Proctor. Paul used to write for News with Views, but this year when they decided to begin including the writings of Roy Masters, Paul made the decision to stop writing for News with Views. A number of our readers have … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, On Christian Faith Tagged: Paul Proctor, proctor

Paul Proctor Commentary on Disaster in the Gulf

June 17, 2010 by A Ministry in His Service

By Paul Proctor Can it be stopped? My wife and I took a rare trip to the coast last weekend hoping to enjoy a salty breeze, a sunny beach and some fresh seafood while it’s still available, affordable and edible. There are, of course, many conflicting news reports and photos of tarred beaches, toxic fumes … [Read more…]

Posted in: Signs of the Times Tagged: Gulf crisis, oil spill, Paul Proctor, proctor, Signs of the Times

Paul Proctor: I Was Wrong About Miss California

May 4, 2009 by Miscellaneous News Source

LTRP Note: The following post by Slice of Laodicea pertains to recent articles on Miss California that we have posted. You may view links to these previous articles below Ingrid and Paul Proctor’s statements. If you would like to make comments about this or other issues, you can leave them on our guestbook. If you … [Read more…]

Posted in: Signs of the Times Tagged: Paul Proctor, proctor

Paul Proctor on the WSJ Article

September 5, 2006 by Guest Writers

by Paul Proctor This is a first, my friends. Mark it on your calendar. Until now, no mainstream news organization has dared call into question the “People’s Pastor” and his Purpose Driven Life. Not unlike the infamous pedophile scandals of the Catholic Church, it too has taken years to get this protestant perversion out of … [Read more…]

Posted in: The Emerging Church Tagged: Paul Proctor, proctor

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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.

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    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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