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New Booklet: A Master Carpenter Builds His Church

May 12, 2020 by Lighthouse Trails author 5 Comments

NEW BOOKLET: A Master Carpenter Builds His Church by David Dombrowski is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet.* The Booklet is 14 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are available. Our Booklets are designed to give away to others or for your own personal use. Below is the content of the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Churches in Crisis!, Coronavirus, Defending the Faith, Discernment, Encouragement, On Christian Faith, RESOURCES, The Gospel, The Preaching of the Cross, The Word of God Tagged: body of christ, coronavirus, david dombrowski, exhortation, savior, the church

New Booklet: The Sabbath and the Lord’s Day

September 23, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails author 6 Comments

NEW BOOKLET: The Sabbath and the Lord’s Day by George Zeller is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet. The Booklet is 14 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are available. Our Booklets are designed to give away to others or for your own personal use. Below is the content of the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Discernment, General Information, On Christian Faith, RESOURCES, The Gospel, The Word of God Tagged: geoge zeller, grace, sabbath, sabbath rest, salvation, the church, the law

Salt-Free Christianity—the Way of Today’s Church

April 28, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Mike Oppenheimer Let Us Reason Ministries We hear of all different kinds of ingredients in food that we should avoid for our health. Salt is high on the list. Today, salt is used as a flavor enhancer, but in biblical times, it had a more important purpose, it preserved meats. It was the most … [Read more…]

Posted in: Encouragement, On Christian Faith Tagged: laodicea, mike oppenheimer, salt-free christianity, the church

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

THE CALLING OF THE CHURCH

January 29, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Harry Ironside I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. (Ephesians 4:1·3) I. THE FOUNDING OF THE … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, Encouragement, On Christian Faith Tagged: apostasy, apostle paul, bride of christ, cults, deception, harry ironside, ironside, the church, Word of God

Identifying Wolves—Past and Present

October 3, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Roger Oakland Understand The Times International & The Good Shepherd Calls Ministry Both Old Testament and New Testament writers warned ravenous wolves sneaking into flocks led by false shepherds and cleverly harming the unprotected sheep. This is a fact of life throughout history. Perhaps Jude, the half-brother of Jesus said it best: For there … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Spiritual Deception Tagged: apostasy, Calvary Chapel, ezekiel, false teachers, jermiah, old testament prophets, prophets, Roger Oakland, sheep, shepherds, the church, watchmen

Letter to the Editor: Concerned With the Spiritual State of the Church

March 19, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Dear Lighthouse Trails Staff/Editors: Thank you for your sound, accurate and helpful articles that expose the true nature of contemplative prayer. I appreciate your respectful and thorough responses of the questions submitted by various writers/inquirers. I believe the idea still holds true today that a child in a classroom raising her/his hand to ask a … [Read more…]

Posted in: LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, On Christian Faith Tagged: Christianity, letter to the editor, spiritual deception, the church

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

Open Letter To Evangelical and Protestant Pastors Worldwide – Now is the Day to Turn Back to God’s Word

May 31, 2011 by Lighthouse Trails author

May 31, 2011 From: Roger Oakland, Understand The Times The following letter is to all Bible-believing pastors throughout the world who have been or are being influenced by current trends that are attacking the Word of God through the postmodern humanistic mystical belief system. I have witnessed this deception firsthand on a worldwide basis but … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Churches in Crisis!, Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Saddleback, The Word of God Tagged: Bible prophecy, Calvary Chapel, Christ's return, Chuck Smith, contemplative, deception, driscoll, end time apostasy, Mark Driscoll, purpose driven, Rick Warren, Roger Oakland, second coming, spiritual deception, the church

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  • Hard Lessons in Discernment
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 6, 2023 at 1:54 pm

    Hard Lessons in Discernment By David Dombrowski Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of ... [Read more...] The post Hard Lessons in Discernment appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Video: “Warren B Smith – A Former New Ager Returns to Philadelphia”
    by Lighthouse Trails author on February 4, 2023 at 2:24 pm

    Video: “Warren B Smith – A Former New Ager Returns to Philadelphia” Chris Lawson, of Spiritual Research Network, has posted a new video on Warren B. Smith’s YouTube channel. Warren is a former New Age follower and a Lighthouse Trails author who has written numerous books and booklets including his autobiography, The Light That Was Dark. In this newly posted video, Warren is speaking at pastor Joe ... [Read more...] The post Video: “Warren B Smith – A Former New Ager Returns to Philadelphia” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “Colorado Appeals Court Rules Against Jack Phillips, Masterpiece Cakeshop in Trans Cake Case”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 27, 2023 at 1:16 pm

    “Colorado Appeals Court Rules Against Jack Phillips, Masterpiece Cakeshop in Trans Cake Case” LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. Lighthouse Trails has been posting reports on the case of cake baker, Jack Phillips, for a number of years now. Mr. Phillips has been in a legal battle because he refused to create a cake honoring transgenderism because of his Christian beliefs. ... [Read more...] The post “Colorado Appeals Court Rules Against Jack Phillips, Masterpiece Cakeshop in Trans Cake Case” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “U.S. Is ‘Most Permissive Country’ When It Comes to Transgender Treatments, Study Shows”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 26, 2023 at 2:33 am

    “U.S. Is ‘Most Permissive Country’ When It Comes to Transgender Treatments, Study Shows” LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. When Lighthouse Trails posts clips of out-of-house secular or religious news stories, it is not intended to be an endorsement of the source itself. But given that Lighthouse Trails is a research ministry, we post such items to provide information on events that are ... [Read more...] The post “U.S. Is ‘Most Permissive Country’ When It Comes to Transgender Treatments, Study Shows” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “New Zealand’s Prime Minister Is The First Covid Tyrant To Fall, But She Won’t Be The Last”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 23, 2023 at 2:12 pm

    “New Zealand’s Prime Minister Is The First Covid Tyrant To Fall, But She Won’t Be The Last” LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. By Helen RaleighThe Federalist New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announced her resignation this week after being the nation’s leader for six years. She cited “burnout” as the reason. But many believe Ardern chose to exit early because she expected to face a humiliating defeat in ... [Read more...] The post “New Zealand’s Prime Minister Is The First Covid Tyrant To Fall, But She Won’t Be The Last” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • What Christian Leaders and Pastors Need to Know – The Final Outcome of Practicing Contemplative Prayer
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 17, 2023 at 8:02 pm

    What Christian Leaders and Pastors Need to Know – The Final Outcome of Practicing Contemplative Prayer LTRP Note: With the majority of Christian colleges and seminaries now bringing in contemplative spirituality via Spiritual Formation programs, and with Christian leaders such as Rick Warren and Beth Moore endorsing the movement, and with countless pastors giving it a thumbs up to their congregations, isn’t it time professors, pastors, and leaders understand what the ... [Read more...] The post What Christian Leaders and Pastors Need to Know – The Final Outcome of Practicing Contemplative Prayer appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • The Story of Mask-e-pe-toon – A Powerful Cree Chief Who Found the Truth Through Forgiveness
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 16, 2023 at 1:07 pm

    The Story of Mask-e-pe-toon – A Powerful Cree Chief Who Found the Truth Through Forgiveness By Egerton Ryerson Young(Missionary to the Cree people in Manitoba in the late 1800s) The following incident occurred years ago on the great plains of the Canadian Northwest, long before the waves of Anglo-Saxon civilization began to surge over those glorious fertile prairies which for so many generations were hid from the gaze of the ... [Read more...] The post The Story of Mask-e-pe-toon – A Powerful Cree Chief Who Found the Truth Through Forgiveness appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “Federal Judge Finds West Virginia Law Barring Transgenders From Girls’ Sports Constitutional”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 13, 2023 at 1:47 pm

    “Federal Judge Finds West Virginia Law Barring Transgenders From Girls’ Sports Constitutional” LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. By Michael TennantThe New American A federal judge upheld a West Virginia law requiring student athletes to compete with other members of their biological sex, dealing a blow to both the transgender movement and the Biden administration, which had supported the lawsuit challenging the ... [Read more...] The post “Federal Judge Finds West Virginia Law Barring Transgenders From Girls’ Sports Constitutional” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • My Journey Out of Catholicism
    by Lighthouse Trails author on January 12, 2023 at 4:00 pm

    My Journey Out of Catholicism By David Dombrowski Over the years, I have encountered many Christians who wonder, “What’s wrong with being Catholic? After all, they believe in the Cross; they believe Jesus is the Son of God. It can’t be all that bad.” If you are a Christian who has wondered about these things, this special testimonial report is ... [Read more...] The post My Journey Out of Catholicism appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “Social Media’s Antisemitic Underbelly”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on January 7, 2023 at 1:13 pm

    “Social Media’s Antisemitic Underbelly” LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. It is from the Christian publication, Israel My Glory. The publishers, The Friends of Israel, just released a special edition on antisemitism: “A Biblical Look at Antisemitism. Below is one of the articles in that edition. You may read the entire edition by clicking ... [Read more...] The post “Social Media’s Antisemitic Underbelly” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

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