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Coronavirus, George Floyd, and Riots in the Streets—When God Discloses the Heart of Man

June 15, 2020 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 8 Comments

By David Dombrowski Our nation is in the midst of civil unrest as we have not known for many decades. Still in the throes of the coronavirus, rioting, upheaval, and violence seem to have eclipsed it with frequent reports and video footage of communities being trashed, burnt, and pillaged all in the name of freedom … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Coronavirus, Critical Race Theory, On Christian Faith, Persecution, Politics, Remembering Communism, Signs of the Times, Southern Baptist Convention, The Emerging Church Tagged: bob woodson, communism, coronavirus, critical race theory, david dombrowski, equality, freedom, george floyd, marxism, racism, riots, salvation, sin, slavery, socialism, violence

WILL A LOVING GOD PERMIT ANY ONE TO BE ETERNALLY LOST?

October 1, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails author 1 Comment

By Harry A. Ironside He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shalt not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. (John 3:36) Will a loving God permit anyone to be eternally lost? The only place we can find an answer to that question … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, The Preaching of the Cross, The Word of God Tagged: harry ironside, heaven, hell, salvation, sin, sinful nature, the gospel

This is Not a Review of “The Shack”

March 6, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Cedric Fisher Truth Keepers I’m not going to write a review or detailed critique of William P. Young’s book or movie both titled The Shack. The reason is because there are already a number of good reviews available. You can access plenty of information on Lighthouse Trails Research. What I will do is present … [Read more…]

Posted in: Spiritual Deception, THE SHACK Tagged: adam, apostasy, deception, eve, sin, the church, The Shack, William Paul Young

Come Back to the True Living Water

June 5, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

By David Dombrowski In previous articles, we have demonstrated how the Gospel is the greatest of all treasures. Throughout the ages, man has been out digging for treasure. From the earth, we have been able to extract much of the things that we prize most highly including silver, gold, diamonds, gems, metal ores for making … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, The Preaching of the Cross Tagged: abraham, david dombrowski, legalism, salvation, sin, the bible, the law, Word of God

The Way it Used to Be

January 29, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Cedric Fisher When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday. – Psalm 42:4 We have all heard and engaged in conversations about how … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Churches, Defending the Faith, Marxism/Socialism, Signs of the Times, Spiritual Deception Tagged: America, apostasy, cedric fisher, christian churches, end-times, government, Politics, rebellion, sin, socialism, spiritual deception

Legalism or License Versus the Greatest of All Treasures

June 28, 2015 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

LTRP Note:  Over the past several years, we have talked, either through e-mail or by phone, to thousands of people. A good number of these people have come out of churches whose pastors have been trained in the seminaries and Christian colleges, which have, in large part (with some exceptions), become havens for unbiblical teachings. These … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, On Christian Faith, The Gospel, The Preaching of the Cross Tagged: david dombrowski, legalism, living water, salvation, sin, the gospel

“They will believe the lie”

February 10, 2014 by A Ministry in His Service

By Sandy Simpson Deception in the Church 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works. He will use all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the lie, and all the ways that wickedness deceives those who are perishing. They perish because … [Read more…]

Posted in: Eschatology, Spiritual Deception, The Word of God Tagged: adam, deception, end-times, last days, lust, pride of life, sandy simpson, sin, spiritual deception

Legalism or License – Versus – the Greatest of All Treasures

November 10, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

LTRP Note:  Over the past several years, we have talked, either through e-mail or by phone, to thousands of people. A good number of these people have come out of churches whose pastors have been trained in the seminaries and Christian colleges, which have, in large part (with some exceptions), become havens for unbiblical teachings. These … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, On Christian Faith, The Preaching of the Cross Tagged: david dombrowski, grace, legalism, license to sin, living water, salvation, sin, the gospel

THE VOTE IS IN: Boy Scouts vote to allow openly practicing homosexual members

May 23, 2013 by Miscellaneous News Source

Elizabeth Weise USA TODAY The Boy Scouts of America voted Thursday to allow gay youth to participate in scouting. The historic vote, with 60% in favor, signals another shift in American public opinion about homosexuality but still leaves the organization with many future hurdles. “It brings the Boy Scouts back into the American mainstream,” said … [Read more…]

Posted in: CHILDREN AT RISK!, Homosexuality Tagged: America, boy scouts, boys, CHILDREN AT RISK!, Homosexuality, Signs of the Times, sin

What is the Glory of the Resurrection?

March 31, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

By David Dombrowski Editor at Lighthouse Trails Reposted from April 2012 Last week, there was a knock at the office door, and when I answered it, I was greeted by a lady with a cheery face telling me of a most significant event coming to the community – and I was invited. She then handed … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, The Preaching of the Cross Tagged: atonement, Catholicism, david dombrowski, emerging church, lamb of god, resurrection, sacrificial lamb, salvation, Signs of the Times, sin, the cross

UK Elementary Teacher Facing Disciplinary Action For Refusal to Read ‘Gay’ Penguins Book to Children

March 13, 2013 by Miscellaneous News Source

London, England – An elementary school teacher in London is facing disciplinary action after she refused to read a book to her class about gay penguins. The teacher, who is only going by “Mrs. A” in the media in order to protect her identity and her job, had begun to read And Tango Makes Three … [Read more…]

Posted in: CHILDREN AT RISK!, Hate Crime Laws, Homosexuality, Same-Sex Marriage, Signs of the Times Tagged: CHILDREN AT RISK!, freedom, Homosexuality, Same-Sex Marriage, schools, sin, uk

Canadian Supreme Court Rules Biblical Speech Opposing Homosexual Behavior is a ‘Hate Crime’

March 4, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

By Heather Clark Christian News Network Courtesy My Word Like Fire Ministries Ottawa, Ontario – The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that Biblical speech opposing homosexual behavior, including in written form, is essentially a hate crime. On Wednesday, the court upheld the conviction of activist William Whatcott, who found himself in hot water after … [Read more…]

Posted in: Canada, CHILDREN AT RISK!, Hate Crime Laws, Homosexuality, Politics, Signs of the Times Tagged: Canada, Homosexuality, persecution, Politics, public schools, Same-Sex Marriage, Signs of the Times, sin, Word of God

Letter to the Editor: Newsweek Cover Story on a New Age Perception of Heaven and God

October 10, 2012 by Miscellaneous News Source

LTRP Note: The “heaven” experience described in the Newsweek cover story is reminiscent of the description Warren B. Smith gives of the teachings of New Age figures Neale Donald Walsch, Marianne Williamson (A Course in Miracles), and Barbara Marx Hubbard in Smith’s book, False Christ Coming: Does Anybody Care?, which reveals the efforts by New Age leaders … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, False Signs and Wonders, New Age movement, Politics, The Role of Meditation, World in Crisis Tagged: A Course in Miracles, barbara marx hubbard, divinity, end-times, humanity, Interspirituality, last days, Marianne Williamson, meditation, neale donald walsch, New Age, new spirituality, Obama, Politics, sin, Warren B. Smith

Video Preview with Sandy Simpson: the First Nations Movement

June 8, 2012 by A Ministry in His Service

The following is a preview video clip of Sandy Simpson in the First Nations Movement DVD Series: For more information on this DVD series, click here.

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Book/Music Excerpts, Native Spirituality, The New Missiology Tagged: cultures, first nations movement, new missiology, richard twiss, sandy simpson, sin

Crying for Our Country and the Church

March 22, 2012 by Guest Writers

By Ted Kyle Free-Lance Writer From Ezekiel 9:4-5 comes this challenging report: “And the Lord said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith Tagged: America, Defending the Faith, God's judgement, sin, spiritual deception

Mental Health Group Looks to Remove Stigma From Pedophilia – American Psychological Association’s Role in These Efforts

August 28, 2011 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

LTRP Note: This past week, Fox News released an article titled “Mental Health Group Looks to Remove Stigma from Pedophilia” [child sex abuse]. The article reports on a group of professionals who are making efforts to take the stigma out of pedophilia. While this group of people does not directly reflect the views of the APA, the American Psychological … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Abuse, CHILDREN AT RISK!, Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Signs of the Times Tagged: american pyschiatric association, apa, Calvary Chapel, Child Abuse, child sex abuse, children, CHILDREN AT RISK!, dr. laura, Homosexuality, laura schlessinger, pedophilia, salvation, sex abuse, sexual abuse, sin

Feedback on Article about Calvary Chapel and Child Sex Abuse Case

August 26, 2011 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Regarding our article from 8/25/11, Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa named in Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuit,  Lighthouse Trails received many responses. We have decided to post some of them as we think it is important for our readers to see what is being said by others. We have included the negative comments we received also. Thank you … [Read more…]

Posted in: CHILDREN AT RISK!, Churches in Crisis!, Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Pornography/Sexual Abuse Tagged: Bible prophecy, Calvary Chapel, Child Abuse, child sex abuse, children, CHILDREN AT RISK!, end-times, last days, second coming, sex abuse, sexual abuse, sin, spiritual deception

24 SIGNS THAT YOUR CHURCH IS GOING PURPOSE DRIVEN

June 9, 2011 by A Ministry in His Service

From Southwest Radio Church Ministries 24 SIGNS THAT YOUR CHURCH IS GOING PURPOSE DRIVEN 1. Change in music to a contemporary rock style. 2. Removal of hymn books; eliminating the choir. 3. Replacement of organ and piano with heavy metal instruments. 4. Repetitive singing of praise lyrics. 5. Dressing down to casual and informal attire. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Purpose Driven Movement, Saddleback Tagged: churched, hell, persecution, purpose driven churches, Purpose Driven Movement, Rick Warren, sin, unchurched

Japan: A Tragedy of Biblical Proportions

April 7, 2011 by A Ministry in His Service

“[T]he message of Brian McLaren and Rob Bell, and the whole camp of the neo-liberal “Emergents” is a death sentence for anyone caught in their web of deceit.” By Steve Blackwell Indywatchman Christians on both side of the aisle debate the goodness of a God who would permit the kind of death and suffering we … [Read more…]

Posted in: Signs of the Times, The Word of God Tagged: god's mercy, JAPAN, Signs of the Times, sin, suffering, the bible, the Word of God

BOOK REVIEW: GREGORY BOYD’S PRESENT PERFECT

July 10, 2010 by A Ministry in His Service

Present Perfect Published by Zondervan 2010 [I]n their scheme of spirituality, in one way or another, contemplatives are forced to deny the sin nature … Any denial of a sin nature affirms the “self” and the “self” neither wants nor needs a Savior! Book Review by Larry DeBruyn The “Spiritual Secret” of Greg Boyd. “If … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Contemplative Spirituality Tagged: contemplative, emerging church, gregory boyd, sin

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  • Are We Becoming a Drug Culture? (Interview with McMahon and Teichrib)
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 19, 2021 at 11:50 am

    Are We Becoming a Drug Culture? (Interview with McMahon and Teichrib) LTRP Note: The following interview between T.A. McMahon of The Berean Call and Carl Teichrib (author of Game of Gods) highlights the increase of drug use in our present culture. Tied in with the spiritual atmosphere of today where esoteric experiences are sought after by both secular and religious people and recreational marijuana is becoming ... [Read more...] The post Are We Becoming a Drug Culture? (Interview with McMahon and Teichrib) appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “3rd-graders Told to Rank Themselves on ‘Power and Privilege'”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 19, 2021 at 2:30 am

    “3rd-graders Told to Rank Themselves on ‘Power and Privilege'” LTRJ Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. If you have not read our articles/booklets on Critical Race Theory and on Social Justice terms, we encourage you to do so. By Michael F. HaverluckOneNewsNow.com A . . . California elementary school is “basically teaching racism” to . . . third ... [Read more...] The post “3rd-graders Told to Rank Themselves on ‘Power and Privilege'” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • 1.8 Million COVID Deaths and 42 Million Abortions
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 18, 2021 at 1:35 pm

    1.8 Million COVID Deaths and 42 Million Abortions From Way of Life Ministries  In 2020, there were a reported 1.8 million deaths associated with Covid-19. This was the big, never-ending news, but in the meantime there were 11 million deaths from communicable diseases other than tuberculosis, 8.2 million deaths from cancer, 5.1 million deaths from smoking, 2.5 million from alcohol, 1.8 million deaths ... [Read more...] The post 1.8 Million COVID Deaths and 42 Million Abortions appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • 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.

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