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Kenneth Copeland Carries On Tony Palmer’s Crusade to End the Protestant Church

June 2, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 5 Comments

  As many readers may remember, in 2014 Word of Faith preacher Kenneth Copeland invited the Anglican priest Tony Palmer to speak to his congregation.* Palmer, who died in a motorcycle accident a few months later, was an “evangelist” for Pope Francis to convince leaders in the Protestant church that the reformation was over and … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Beth Moore, Charismatic, Contemplative Spirituality, Ecumenism, Road to Rome, Signs of the Times, The New Spirituality Tagged: Beth Moore, catholic church, Ecumenism, eucharist, kenneth copeland, pope francis, protestant church, Ray Yungen, reformation, Rick Warren, Road to Rome, Roger Oakland, tony palmer

At Lighthouse Trails, Looking Back at 2017 and Pressing On in 2018

January 3, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails Editors Leave a Comment

Looking Back at 2017 At the end of each year, we reflect on the things that have taken place at Lighthouse Trails throughout that year, remembering the accomplishments and blessings as well as the challenges and heartaches. In May of 2017, Lighthouse Trails author Warren Smith suffered a heart attack after a tumultuous 2016 where … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Churches in Crisis!, Drugs/Marijuana, Health, Transgenderism, Transgenderism, YEARS IN REVIEW Tagged: calvinism, chris lawson, Homosexuality, mariuana, mike oppenheimer, New Age, Ray Yungen, reformation, Roger Oakland, transgenderism, Warren B. Smith, YEAR IN REVIEW

2017 YEAR IN REVIEW – FINAL PART – Top 10 In-House Stories for 2017

December 30, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails Editors Leave a Comment

See also Part 1, Part 2,  Part 3 and Part 4 of our 2017 Year in Review. The following are the 10 top stories for 2017 written by the editors at Lighthouse Trails. Listed in order of date posted. 1/Emergent IF: Gathering Conference Coming to a Town Near You (Coming For Your Daughters and Granddaughters)! … [Read more…]

Posted in: YEARS IN REVIEW Tagged: America, aog, Assemblies of God, Brian McLaren, Discernment Ministries, Ecumenism, emergent, emerging church, feminists, george wood, homosexuals, if: gathering, Israel, las vegas shooting, meditation, mindfulness, paradigm shift, priscilla shirer, public schools, reformation, reforming catholic confession, resolution 3, terrorism, timothy george, violence

2017 YEAR IN REVIEW – PART 3 – Top 10 Stories From Various Out-of-House News Sources

December 29, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails Editors Leave a Comment

See also Part 1 and Part 2 of our 2017 Year in Review. The following are the top ten out-of-house news articles. These were posted throughout the year for informational and research purposes and not as an endorsement of the content or the source, but we believe the information is important to be aware of. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Transgenderism, Transgenderism, YEARS IN REVIEW Tagged: boy scouts, Canada, Catholicism, eastern orthodox, Ecumenism, Eugene Peterson, gay issues, gender ideology, hank hanegraaff, Homosexuality, Israel, meditation, mindfulness, pope francis, public schools, reformation, Rick Warren, terrorism, transgenderism, Yoga

Brian McLaren, You Have Missed the Boat With Your “All-Inclusive Reformation”—Homosexuals and Feminists: Yes; The Bible and White Christian Men: No

November 8, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails Editors Leave a Comment

As groups around the world celebrate the 500th anniversary of the Reformation with highly ecumenical events and speeches, Brian McLaren, once likened to Luther,1 has outlined his view of what the next reformation will look like in an article he wrote on November 1, 2017 titled, “The Last Reformation … and the Next Reformation.”  A … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality Tagged: all inclusive, bill hybles, bob buford, Brian McLaren, emergent, emerging church, Interspirituality, Luther, peter drucker, reformation, Rick Warren, roman catholic church

Pictures That Say a Thousand Words – What Would the Reformers Think of Them?

November 1, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails Editors Leave a Comment

The following photos are an assortment taken from stories we have written or posted over the last three years. July 2017 2014 at the Vatican, Italy   2014 2014

Posted in: Ecumenism, One-World Religion, Road to Rome Tagged: Beth Moore, Christian leaders, Ecumenism, reformation, Rick Warren

Vatican Happy About the Way Christianity is Going? – “Christians Mark Reformation Anniversary in Westminster Abbey”

October 31, 2017 by Miscellaneous News Source Leave a Comment

LTRJ Note: Posted for informational and research purposes only. From Vatican Radio Christians of all different denominations gathered in London’s Westminster Abbey on Tuesday to mark the 500th anniversary of the start of the Reformation movement. The midday service, led by the Dean of Westminster, Dr John Hall,  featured a new anthem, commissioned for the … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Ecumenism, Methodists, One-World Religion, Road to Rome Tagged: lutherans, methodists, reformation, vatican

“On Reformation Milestone, Experts Detect ‘Astounding’ Thirst For Unity”

October 31, 2017 by Miscellaneous News Source Leave a Comment

LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes and not as an endorsement of the source or the content. By John L. Allen Jr. Crux (Catholic publication) Two experts on the Catholic/Lutheran relationship, one Catholic and the other Lutheran, both say that joint commemorations of today’s 500th anniversary of the launch of … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Ecumenism, One-World Religion, Road to Rome, Signs of the Times Tagged: Ecumenism, lutheran church, mother church, one-world religion, pope francis, reformation, Roman Catholicism, unity

While Protestants Commemorate Reformation This Month, Papal Persecution Regarding the Eucharist Often Ignored

October 28, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails Editors Leave a Comment

By Philip Gray (Freelance writer and defender of the faith) October 31, 2017 is being commemorated by many Protestant groups as the 500th anniversary of the Reformation. Many groups are using the occasion to suggest that there is no need for a Protestant Reformation any longer, and Protestants and Catholics can and should now unify, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, Persecution, Road to Rome, The Preaching of the Cross Tagged: Catholicism, eucharist, foxe's book of martyrs, john foxe, mrs. joyce lewes, murder, philip gray, pope francis, protestantism, reformation, transubstantiation, william hunter

NEW BOOKLET: THE REFORMATION: A Brief But Important Look (Some Things You Might Not Know)

July 5, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails author 2 Comments

2017 marks the 500th year anniversary of the Reformation period in history. This year, orthodox, ecumenical, emergent, liberal, and even secular groups will be “honoring” the Reformation. In this new booklet by Roger Oakland, certain aspects of the Reformation will be discussed, aspects you won’t find in these other circles.  THE REFORMATION: A Brief But … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, Persecution, Priscilla Shirer, Remembering the Holocaust, RESOURCES, Road to Rome, The Word of God Tagged: antisemitism, calvin, calvinism, martin luther, persecution, reformation, Roger Oakland

Letter to the Editor: Obama and World Leaders Ringing in Reformation Summer 2017 in Germany

May 26, 2017 by Letters to the Editor

To Lighthouse Trails: Obama, Chancellor [of Germany] Angela Merkel, and Melinda Gates [Bill Gates’ wife]  all attended and spoke at the Protestant assembly in Germany, Kirchentag, which rings in the beginning of Reformation Summer 2017. The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the Grand Imam of Cairo’s Al-Azhar Mosque Sheik Ahmed el-Tayyib, two additional Imams, a number … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Ecumenism, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, One-World Religion Tagged: angela merkel, barak obama, ecumenical, germany, Interspirituality, kirchentag, letter to the editor, melinda gates, one-world religion, reformation

Countering The Counter Reformation

July 9, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Roger Oakland Understand the Times, International Note: Because of current events happening within the church, UTT is posting this excerpt from Roger Oakland’s book Let There Be Light. Before dealing with the subject matter of this commentary, I need to make a disclaimer. While I am sometimes accused of being a “Catholic-basher,” this is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Ecumenism, One-World Religion, Road to Rome, The New Evangelization Tagged: Calvary Chapel, counter reformation, Ecumenism, pope john paul, reformation, Roger Oakland, Roman Catholicism, Understand the Times

2012 YEAR IN REVIEW – FINAL PART – “Top 10 Lighthouse Trails In-House Articles for 2012”

December 31, 2012 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

1/Looking to the Past to Unravel Confusion About Rick Warren, Islam, and Warren’s All-Inclusive “Second Reformation” A recent Orange County Register news story titled “Rick Warren builds bridge to Muslims” has caught the attention of many people including several online news sources. The story resulted in a rebuttal by Rick Warren, denying the allegations the … [Read more…]

Posted in: YEARS IN REVIEW Tagged: atonement, biblegateway, Bibles, Catholicism, contemplative purpose driven, david dombrowski, eastern mysticism, Ecumenism, end-times, erwin lutzer, gospel, Henri Nouwen, Interspirituality, Islam, larry crabb, lectio divina, moody church, perilous times, Politics, reformation, Richard Foster, Rick Warren, Road to Rome, spiritual formation, the cross, translations, wheaton college, wycliffe bible translators

The New Evangelization and the Coming Reign of the Eucharist Christ

October 5, 2011 by Lighthouse Trails author

by Roger Oakland The Roman Catholic Church’s belief that the “presence” of Jesus Christ becomes manifest by the mystical process of transubstantiation during Mass has been foundational to their faith for centuries. According to the Roman Catholic Church, a Roman Catholic priest supposedly has the authority and the power to conjure up the presence of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Road to Rome Tagged: counter reformation, eucharist, Eucharistic Christ, mass, reformation, Roger Oakland, roman catholic, transubstantiation

John Wickliffe – Standing (and Dying) for the Word of God Against Apostasy and False Doctrine

April 10, 2011 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

by John Foxe Author of Foxe’s Book of Martyrs It will not be inappropriate to devote a few pages of this work to a brief detail of the lives of some of those men who first stepped forward, regardless of the bigoted power which opposed all reformation, to stem the time of papal corruption and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Persecution, The Word of God Tagged: catholic church, foxe's book of martyrs, john foxe, john wickliffe, papacy, persecution, reformation, the pope

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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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