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Commentary: Has Beth Moore Inadvertently Become a Proponent of Critical Race Theory (CRT)?

August 17, 2021 by Guest Writers 10 Comments

The CRT lie is that every white person is inherently racist (whether they know it or not) [and in] a “perpetual state of guilt and apology to people of color. . . . It doesn’t matter if they never felt or acted as if they were superior to others because they were white; they are … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Critical Race Theory, Marxism/Socialism, Signs of the Times, Social Justice, Southern Baptist Convention Tagged: Beth Moore, critical race theory, crt, justice, racism, sbc, seminaries, social justice, southern baptist convention, systemic racism

Christian Leaders—A New Openness . . . to the Catholic Church

July 6, 2021 by Lighthouse Trails author 7 Comments

LTRP Note: The information in this article was written a few years ago, but it remains as relevant today as it did back then—in fact, more so as you can see from the articles we link to at the bottom of this article. If you do not understand what the Catholic Church really teaches and … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Beth Moore, Ecumenism, One-World Religion, Rick Warren, Road to Rome, The New Evangelization Tagged: alpha, Beth Moore, brother lawrence, catholic church, Ecumenism, james robison, jean vanier, kenneth copeland, lifeway, mystics, nicky gumble, one-world religion, Ray Yungen, Rick Warren, Road to Rome, Roger Oakland, Roman Catholicism, salvation army, sbc, Southern Baptist, tony palmer

Creating Hate: A Commentary by a Former Communist

May 7, 2021 by Lighthouse Trails author 1 Comment

LTRP Note: The following article is from Manning Johnson’s 1958 book, Color, Communism, and Common Sense (taken from the 2021 Lighthouse Trails special edition). The reason our editors re-published this book is because Mr. Johnson’s words are so relevant they could have been written today. While some of his terminology would not be politically or … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Critical Race Theory, Marxism/Socialism, Politics, Remembering Communism, Signs of the Times, Social Justice, Southern Baptist Convention Tagged: communism, critical race theory, manning johnson, marxism, racism, riots

“Republican States Push Back Against Critical Race Theory”

April 1, 2021 by Miscellaneous News Source 1 Comment

LTRP Note: In December of 2019, Lighthouse Trails first alerted its readers to Critical Race Theory and its entering the church with our article titled “Southern Baptist Convention Adopts “Critical Race Theory”—A Dangerous Marxist “Solution” That Will Not Work.” Later, in the summer of 2020, we released a booklet addressing Critical Race Theory and the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Critical Race Theory, FREEDOM, Marxism/Socialism, Politics, Remembering Communism, Signs of the Times, Southern Baptist Convention Tagged: children at risk, critical race theory, Politics, public school, republicans, sbc, southern baptist convention

Question: Are Christian Contemplation and Eastern Mysticism the Same Thing?

March 31, 2021 by Lighthouse Trails author 1 Comment

Recently, we received an e-mail from a reader who is trying to explain to some people in a prominent Christian organization who are practicing contemplative prayer that contemplative prayer (i.e., Christian contemplation) is no different than Eastern meditation (i.e., mysticism). The following article by Ray Yungen explains what contemplative prayer is and how it is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Churches, Contemplative Organizations, Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality, Southern Baptist Convention Tagged: celebration of discipline, contemplative prayer, eastern mysticism, meditation, Ray Yungen, Richard Foster, richard rohr, Thomas Keating

“Two Pastors Join Albert Mohler in the Southern Baptist Convention Presidential Race”

January 25, 2021 by Miscellaneous News Source 8 Comments

LTRJ Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes and not necessarily as an endorsement of either the content or the source. By Milton QuintanillaChristian Headlines In the past week, two pastors with opposing approaches to racial issues have entered the race to become the next president of the Southern Baptist Convention, Christianity Today reports. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Critical Race Theory, Ecumenism, Southern Baptist Convention, Spiritual Deception Tagged: al mohler, critical race theory, Politics, racism, sbc, social justice, southern baptist convention, spiritual deception

Announcing Warren B. Smith’s New Book—The Titanic and Today’s Church: A Tale of Two Shipwrecks

September 28, 2020 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 5 Comments

Lighthouse Trails is pleased to announce Warren B. Smith’s new book, The Titanic and Today’s Church: A Tale of Two Shipwrecks. The book, published by Mountain Stream Press, has gone to press and is now available for pre-order through Lighthouse Trails. It will also be available to order through most major online book outlets and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Bethel Church (Redding), Book/Music Excerpts, Charismatic, Christian Publishers/Bookstores, Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, Discernment, New Age movement, One-World Religion, Oprah Winfrey, Persecution, RESOURCES, Saddleback, Southern Baptist Convention, Spiritual Deception Tagged: Antichrist, end-times, false revival, god's dream, Leonard Sweet, New Age movement, oneness, persecution, Rick Warren, titanic, Warren B. Smith

Color, Communism, and Common Sense and Similarities to the U.S. Today

August 12, 2020 by Guest Writers 5 Comments

LTRP Note: Color, Communism, and Common Sense was first released in 1958 and written by Manning Johnson, who spent ten years in the U.S. Communist Party because he believed the “red” party would help improve conditions for black people. When he finally came to realize that the opposite was true, he rejected communism. The following … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Churches in Crisis!, Critical Race Theory, FREEDOM, Marxism/Socialism, Politics, Remembering Communism, Signs of the Times, Southern Baptist Convention, Spiritual Deception Tagged: communism, critical race theory, freedom, manning johnson, persecution, racism, ussr

Letter to the Editor: Be Still DVD with Beth Moore Advocates “Urgent Need to Lower Your Breathing Rate”

August 11, 2020 by Letters to the Editor

Dear Lighthouse Trails: I bought and gave the Be Still DVD to my last pastor prior to moving out of state. My husband and I had become horrified at the Beth Moore’s women’s gatherings that were being promoted at our church.  I was already very familiar with Beth Moore’s stance on contemplative prayer.  This gentleman, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Beth Moore, Book/Film Reviews, Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Mystical Practices Tagged: be still, Beth Moore, Breath prayers, breathing, contemplative prayer, meditation, Richard Foster

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

Emergent Calvinist SBC President, J.D. Greear, Will Remain 1 More Year Due to Coronavirus

March 30, 2020 by Guest Writers 6 Comments

By Philip Gray According to a Christian Post article, “Southern Baptist Convention Cancels Annual Meeting Amid COVID-19 Outbreak,” emergent Calvinist SBC president, J.D. Greear, will remain as president one more year: Messengers at the SBC’s Annual Meeting this year were scheduled to vote for a new president to replace pastor J.D. Greear, who has served … [Read more…]

Posted in: Chrislam, Churches in Crisis!, Coronavirus, Homosexuality, Marxism/Socialism, New Evangelicalism, Southern Baptist Convention, The Emerging Church, The New (False) Spirituality, The New Spirituality Tagged: calvinism, coronavirus, covid-19, critical race theory, emerging church, janet mefferd, jd greear, marxism, sbc, southern baptist convention

Letter to the Editor: Concerned About “Neighborly Faith”—a “Third Way” to Befriend Muslims

March 9, 2020 by Letters to the Editor 16 Comments

LTRJ Note: As we were preparing to post this letter to the editor that came to us recently, we came across Christian radio host Janet Mefferd’s Twitter comments about Southern Baptist Convention president J.D. Greear’s involvement with a “Neighborly Faith” event on March 5th titled “Hope in the Current Age: A Conversation on Christianity and … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Chrislam, Churches in Crisis!, Conference Alerts, Ecumenism, Interspirituality, Islam, Israel, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, One-World Religion, Southern Baptist Convention, The Emerging Church, The New Missiology Tagged: interfaith dialogue, Interspirituality, Islam, Israel, j. d. greear, janet mefferd, missional, neighborly faith, new missiology, sbc, southern baptist convention

Letter to the Editor: “Critical Race Theory”—A Political Tactic That Results in Cultural/Marxist Segregation

March 6, 2020 by Letters to the Editor 4 Comments

LTRP Note: The following letter is written in response to yesterday’s post regarding the SBC and Critical Race Theory. Dear Editors: “Critical Theory” and “Critical Race Theory” (CT/CRT) stratagem originated with the Frankfurt School where some Marxists came up with the more subtle scheme of “Cultural Marxism”—it is a political tactic which is all about … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, FREEDOM, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Marxism/Socialism, New Evangelicalism, Politics, Remembering Communism, Signs of the Times, Southern Baptist Convention, The Emerging Church Tagged: critical race theory, cultural marxism, emergent church, letter to the editor, marxism, sbc, southern baptist convention

Letter to the Editor: Please Further Explain “Cultural Marxism” and “Critical Race Theory”

March 5, 2020 by Letters to the Editor 8 Comments

Dear Lighthouse Trails: Your article about SBC adopting CRT was well-written and quite interesting. I hope you continue to talk about this and keep informing us of the vast changes going on in most of today’s denominations. Your comments about Calvinism overtaking SB churches is true, too. I’m a member of a Baptist church here … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, Hate Crime Laws, Marxism/Socialism, Persecution, Politics, Signs of the Times, Southern Baptist Convention, The Emerging Church Tagged: calvinism, critical race theory, cultural marxism, emergent church, marxism, racism, sbc, social justice, southern baptist convention

Southern Baptist Convention Adopts “Critical Race Theory”—A Dangerous Marxist “Solution” That Will Not Work

December 2, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 25 Comments

On November 25th, Lighthouse Trails received a link to a YouTube documentary titled “The Stain of Albert Mohler”(1) that documents how the Southern Baptist Convention (SBC) passed a resolution (Resolution 9) this past summer (2019) which adopts “Critical Race Theory” (a theory that claims to be a solution to ending racism but according to critics … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Churches in Crisis!, Homosexuality, Marxism/Socialism, New Evangelicalism, Politics, Southern Baptist Convention, The Emerging Church, The New Spirituality, The Preaching of the Cross Tagged: abraham hamilton, albert mohler, critical race theory, critical theory, david platt, emergent, emerging church, intersectionality, j.d. grear, marxism, racial issues, racial reconciliation, racism, sbc, socialism, southern baptist convention, the gospel, voddie baucham, white supremacy

Letter to the Editor: Tired of Churches That Do Not Contend for the Faith

August 11, 2019 by Letters to the Editor 18 Comments

Dear Lighthouse Trails: I just wanted to thank you so very much for taking a stand for biblical truth and having the courage to expose the errors regarding Calvinism and Reformed Theology knowing full well that some would no longer support, follow, or recommend your ministry. I had to leave my previous church of five … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Spirituality, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Priscilla Shirer Tagged: calvinism, churches in crisis, discernment, letter to the editor, pastors, priscilla shirer, reformed theology

NEW BOOKLET: HEARD FROM GOD LATELY?

April 29, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails author 2 Comments

NEW BOOKLET: Heard From God Lately? by T.A. is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet. The Booklet is 10 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 booklet. To order … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality, Discernment, Mystical Practices, On Christian Faith, Priscilla Shirer, RESOURCES, Spiritual Formation, The Role of Meditation Tagged: god calling, jesus calling, meditation, priscilla shirer, t.a. mcmahon, The Berean Call

Letter to the Editor: Southern Baptist Convention Leaders Taking SBC Far From Its Biblical Moorings

April 26, 2019 by Letters to the Editor 25 Comments

Dear Lighthouse Trails: As a Southern Baptist, I am concerned that powerful leaders in the Southern Baptist Convention are taking the denomination far from its biblical moorings. Bureaucracy within the organization is to blame, as are a few mega-church pastors who take turns filling decision-making posts whether elected or appointed. What can Southern Baptists do … [Read more…]

Posted in: Beth Moore, Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Spirituality, Defending the Faith, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Saddleback, Southern Baptist Convention, Spiritual Deception Tagged: Beth Moore, christine caine, daniel plan, emerging church, joel osteen, joyce meyer, lgbt, lifeway bookstore, revoice, Rick Warren, russell moore, sbc, southern baptist convention

Letter to the Editor and Guest Commentary: “Southern Baptist Leadership’s Mixed Message on Homosexuality?”

April 15, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 24 Comments

To My Fellow Christians, Evangelists, & Ministers of the LORD: I am greatly concerned about the “state of the Churches,” particularly SBC [Southern Baptist Convention] Churches! Satan is actively seeking to “divide and conquer” the Southern Baptist Convention churches, and that will be a very sad day if he is able to succeed! (Although, it … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Homosexuality, Southern Baptist Convention Tagged: apostasy, calvinism, Homosexuality, j. d. greear, Same-Sex Marriage, sbc, southern baptist convention

Lighthouse Trails 2018 YEAR IN REVIEW – Final Part – Top 10 In-House Stories

December 31, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails Editors Leave a Comment

See also Part 1, Part 2,  Part 3 and Part 4 of our 2018 Year in Review. The following are the 10 top stories for 2018 written by the editors at Lighthouse Trails. Listed in order of date posted. 1. Moody Bible Institute—Trying to Hold on to a Biblical Heritage While Riding the Wave of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Spirituality, Priscilla Shirer, Transgenderism, Transgenderism, YEARS IN REVIEW Tagged: anti-Semitism, Bible Study Fellowship, BSF, contemplative prayer, Ecumenism, focus on the family, francis chan, jewish people, kenneth copeland, Missions, Moody Bible Institute, new missiology, priscilla shirer, Roman Catholicism, sexual abuse, tony palmer, transgenderism, YWAM

Letter to the Editor: Having Discernment – Both a Blessing and a “Curse”

December 3, 2018 by Letters to the Editor 19 Comments

Dear Lighthouse Trails: I have come to realize that discernment is a gift like no other. It is a blessing and a “curse” at the same time. A blessing because it provides a person with insight that allows them to take precautions so as to not be led astray by wolves and/or blind leaders. On … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Spirituality, Defending the Faith, Discernment, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Priscilla Shirer Tagged: Charles Stanley, Christian leaders, discernment, john macarthur, letter to the editor, pride, priscilla shirer

Note and Photos to the Editor: Roma Downey Says Oprah Winfrey on Fire With the Holy Spirit

November 5, 2018 by Letters to the Editor 8 Comments

Note from LT reader: [Contemplative proponent] Priscilla Shirer [see photo below] with Roma Downey at a [spring 2018] charity event where Roma said Oprah was full of the Holy Spirit. As screen captured below: (Low-resolution images used in accordance with the US Fair Use Act for the purpose of education, critique, and review and not … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Contemplative Spirituality, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Oprah Winfrey, Priscilla Shirer, Roma Downey, Spiritual Deception Tagged: letter to the editor, Oprah, oprah winfrey, priscilla shirer, roma downey

“Together 2018” – “A New Jesus Movement” for a Mystical All-Inclusive “Christianity”

October 16, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 3 Comments

Nick Hall’s Together event is back again (October 20-21), this year as Together 2018 at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth, Texas (which can hold around 1/2 million people). On the event’s Facebook page, it reads: Love Matt Chandler? See him and many more for free on October 20-21 as we bring the nation … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Bethel Church (Redding), Charismatic, Conference Alerts, Contemplative Spirituality, Ecumenism, FOR MILLENNIALS, Interspirituality, Music, New Evangelicalism, Priscilla Shirer, The Emerging Church, The New Spirituality Tagged: bethel church, charismatic, Ecumenism, francis chan, Interspirituality, jesus movement, loren cunningham, nick hall, pope francis, priscilla shirer, ravi zacharias, Thomas Merton, together 2018, YWAM

Those Who Are Spiritually Deceived Are No Longer Able to Think for Themselves

September 7, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails author 11 Comments

By Kevin Reeves History is filled with stories of those who have stood for truth, many of whom gave their lives to defend the faith God had put in their hearts. History is also filled with those who tried to squelch that truth. In his riveting account of the Nazi empire, historian William L. Shirer … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Spirituality, Discernment, Priscilla Shirer, Remembering the Holocaust, Signs of the Times, Spiritual Deception Tagged: apostasy, faithful, Hitler, holocaust, kevin reeves, nazis, priscilla shirer, spiritual deception, william shirer

Yoga at T.D. Jakes’ Church . . . And the Rest of the Story

August 21, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 7 Comments

In an August 13th Christian Post article titled “Serita Jakes’ Endorsement of Yoga at Potter’s House Sparks Debate,” popular pastor T.D. Jakes’ wife is reportedly promoting Yoga to congregants at Jake’s church. The CP article begins: Serita Jakes, wife of popular televangelist Bishop T.D. Jakes, has reignited debate over the practice of yoga among Christians … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Churches, Contemplative Spirituality, Saddleback, Southern Baptist Convention, Spiritual Deception, Spiritual Formation, YOGA Tagged: catholic mysticism, contemplative prayer, jesus calling, John Piper, Richard Foster, spiritual formation, t.d. jakes, The Shack, Thomas Merton, Yoga

Letter to the Editor: Our Discerning Pastor Caved In To Allowing Deception in the Church

August 4, 2018 by Letters to the Editor 2 Comments

LTRP Note: We received the following comment today from a reader regarding the article we posted earlier this week by Roger Oakland about the emerging church. From phone calls, e-mails, and letters we receive, we know many are going through similar situations in their churches. We pray that pastors who do seem to have some … [Read more…]

Posted in: Beth Moore, Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Tagged: Beth Moore, churches in crisis, discernment, emerging church, letter to the editor, liberal, psychology, spiritual deception

Letter to the Editor from the Pacific NW: Today—Like the Days of Jude

July 11, 2018 by Letters to the Editor 6 Comments

Dear Lighthouse Trails: By the grace of God, I have led women’s Bible studies since 1982. In the past ten years, I have noticed a departing from the fundamentals of the faith in the materials I used by Beth Moore, Priscilla Shirer, and others. New thought, strange language, omission of teaching the repentance of sin, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Christian Publishers/Bookstores, Contemplative Spirituality, InterVarsity Press, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Marxism/Socialism, Priscilla Shirer Tagged: contemplative, contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, deception, Ecumenism, emerging church, intervarsity, intervarsity christian fellowship, intervarsity press, New Age, new spirituality, priscilla shirer, Roger Oakland, socialism, The Emerging Church

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

What Christian Leaders Need to Know – The Final Outcome of Practicing Contemplative Prayer

April 17, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails author 2 Comments

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…]

Posted in: Beth Moore, Contemplative Churches, Contemplative Colleges, Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality, New Age movement Tagged: authors, Beth Moore, contemplative prayer, Interspirituality, oneness, Ray Yungen, Rick Warren

Letter to the Editor: Church Sends Out Letter Apologizing for Distributing Jesus Calling

April 16, 2018 by Letters to the Editor 9 Comments

Dear Lighthouse Trails: Our church sent out a letter to all the people in the church, apologizing for distributing the Jesus Calling book. I am writing to encourage others who are facing the grand task of defending the faith, once and for all delivered to the saints. To all who do so are often vilified … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Spirituality, JESUS CALLING, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Priscilla Shirer Tagged: Christian leaders, churches in crisis, god calling, humility, jesus calling, letter to the editor, priscilla shirer
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  • “Finding the Antidote for Deception”: A Response to the Recent Lighthouse Trails Post on Calvinism
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 16, 2023 at 2:25 am

    “Finding the Antidote for Deception”: A Response to the Recent Lighthouse Trails Post on Calvinism LTRP Note: The following is a response to our recent post, “Calvinism: Changing the Meaning of Words to Promote a Theory.” By L.B.S. (Canada) To me, as a former Catholic, Calvinism is just a “protestant” form of Catholicism.  Catholicism has the pope as the final authority—Calvinism has John Calvin to define and direct the supposed ... [Read more...] The post “Finding the Antidote for Deception”: A Response to the Recent Lighthouse Trails Post on Calvinism appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Rob Hoogland, Jailed Canadian Father, Continues Speaking Up Against Transitioning Operations on Children
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 15, 2023 at 1:28 pm

    Rob Hoogland, Jailed Canadian Father, Continues Speaking Up Against Transitioning Operations on Children Lighthouse Trails has been covering the story of Canadian father Rob Hoogland since first learning about it in 2020 (see links below). Below is a recent interview coming out of Canada. Because of Canadian laws and a gag order against Mr. Hoogland publicly speaking up, you will not hear his name mentioned or his face ... [Read more...] The post Rob Hoogland, Jailed Canadian Father, Continues Speaking Up Against Transitioning Operations on Children appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Special Request for Lighthouse Trails Author, Kevin Reeves
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 12, 2023 at 7:41 pm

    Special Request for Lighthouse Trails Author, Kevin Reeves March 13th Update: Thank you to all the people who responded to this special request for Kevin Reeves through donations and also through those saying they were praying for him. Today, Kevin wrote a beautiful letter to all of us and brought us into his heart and life during this time. If you would like ... [Read more...] The post Special Request for Lighthouse Trails Author, Kevin Reeves appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Calvinism: Changing the Meaning of Words to Promote a Theory
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 11, 2023 at 1:59 pm

    Calvinism: Changing the Meaning of Words to Promote a Theory In 2018, Lighthouse Trails published Bob Kirkland’s book Calvinism: None Dare Call It Heresy. Over the last number of years, the editors at Lighthouse Trails have grown increasingly troubled and dismayed to see how Calvinism has and continues to infiltrate today’s Christian churches, ministries, and colleges. If you do not understand what Calvinism really teaches, it ... [Read more...] The post Calvinism: Changing the Meaning of Words to Promote a Theory appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “Walmart’s Exodus From Portland Draws Attention to Retail Crime and a Troubled City”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 10, 2023 at 3:05 pm

    “Walmart’s Exodus From Portland Draws Attention to Retail Crime and a Troubled City” LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. Lighthouse Trails is a research ministry and does at times post articles by secular news sources to bring to light to events happening in our world. Regardless of whether the source of our material is secular, Christian, or religious, we encourage our readers to ... [Read more...] The post “Walmart’s Exodus From Portland Draws Attention to Retail Crime and a Troubled City” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Will “Revival” in Christian Colleges Bring About a Generation of Mystics — With “Woke,” Not Biblical, Values?
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 6, 2023 at 4:41 pm

    Will “Revival” in Christian Colleges Bring About a Generation of Mystics — With “Woke,” Not Biblical, Values? “The Christian of the future will be a mystic or he will be nothing.”—mystic Karl Rahner With the Asbury “revival” spreading into various other colleges and universities (and even churches), and with so much talk about revival today, one question that needs to be asked is, what kind of Christian will the majority of today’s ... [Read more...] The post Will “Revival” in Christian Colleges Bring About a Generation of Mystics — With “Woke,” Not Biblical, Values? appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Fighting Fear in a Fearful Day
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 3, 2023 at 2:14 pm

    Fighting Fear in a Fearful Day By Maria Kneas And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. (Deuteronomy 31:8) I know something about fighting fear because I’ve had a problem with fear all of my life. My dad was sent home ... [Read more...] The post Fighting Fear in a Fearful Day appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Lent and Contemplative – A Likely Match
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 26, 2023 at 2:21 pm

    Lent and Contemplative – A Likely Match According to one definition, Lent is: While the Bible does not give any instruction to practice or participate in Lent, many churches do. In fact, since the contemplative prayer movement has come into full swing, more and more churches are observing Lent. And, in fact, Lent is often being used as the open door to ... [Read more...] The post Lent and Contemplative – A Likely Match appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Announcing New Book Release by Warren B. Smith: EVANGULLIBLE
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 23, 2023 at 12:22 pm

    Announcing New Book Release by Warren B. Smith: <em>EVANGULLIBLE</em> Lighthouse Trails is pleased to announce Warren B. Smith’s new book, Evangullible. The book, published by Mountain Stream Press, is now available through Lighthouse Trails. Evangelical—in, of, or according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the literal teachings of the Holy Bible. Gullible—easily deceived. Evangullible—easily deceived by teachings that contradict the Gospel of Jesus ... [Read more...] The post Announcing New Book Release by Warren B. Smith: <em>EVANGULLIBLE</em> appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Asbury “Revival”—Letter to the Editor Raises Concerns About Possible Pre-Planned Exploits
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 21, 2023 at 2:38 pm

    Asbury “Revival”—Letter to the Editor Raises Concerns About Possible Pre-Planned Exploits LTRP Note: The following letter to the editor from a Lighthouse Trails reader raises valid concerns about circumstances surrounding the Asbury “revival.” While Asbury University personnel and numerous secular and religious media outlets say that the “revival” is “pure, unplanned, organic,” and unexpected, it turns out an NAR/IHOP*-connected group had been planning a revival event ... [Read more...] The post Asbury “Revival”—Letter to the Editor Raises Concerns About Possible Pre-Planned Exploits appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

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