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REVIVAL

A Matter of “Truth” and “Connie Frisbee’s Surprising Reaction to Jesus Revolution Movie”

April 3, 2023 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 14 Comments

LTRP Note: The following out-of-house article (after our comments below) is posted for informational and research purposes. Lighthouse Trails is a research ministry and does at times post articles by various news sources to bring light to events happening in our world and in the church. Regardless of whether the source of these out-of-house news … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Discernment, REVIVAL, THE CHOSEN Tagged: Calvary Chapel, connie frisbee, dallas jenkins, discernment, greg laurie, hippies, john lanagan, jonathan roumie, lonnie frisbee, mike oppenheimer, revival, the chosen, truth, Warren B. Smith

Will “Revival” in Christian Colleges Bring About a Generation of Mystics — With “Woke,” Not Biblical, Values?

March 6, 2023 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 8 Comments

“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…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Colleges, Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality, One-World Religion, REVIVAL, Spiritual Formation, The Role of Meditation Tagged: asbury revival, Christian colleges, contemplative prayer, jesus revolution, meditation, pastors, revival, Richard Foster, spiritual formation, Thomas Merton

Announcing New Book Release by Warren B. Smith: EVANGULLIBLE

February 23, 2023 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 6 Comments

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…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Churches in Crisis!, Discernment, New Age movement, pantheism & panentheism, Persecution, Purpose Driven Movement, RESOURCES, REVIVAL, Signs of the Times, Spiritual Deception, The "New" Sciences, The New Spirituality Tagged: Eugene Peterson, evangullible, false revival, global revival, jesus calling, Necromancy, New Age movement, oneness, Rick Warren, sarah young, separation, steve berger, the church, the Message, The Shack, titanic, warren b smith

Asbury “Revival”—Letter to the Editor Raises Concerns About Possible Pre-Planned Exploits

February 21, 2023 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 33 Comments

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…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Contemplative Colleges, Ecumenism, False Signs and Wonders, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, REVIVAL Tagged: asbury university, contemplative prayer, false revival, francis chan, ihop, revival, Rick Warren, signs and wonders, spiritual formation, true revival

“True Revival in the Midst of Persecution” – The World Will Not Love “True Revival”

February 19, 2023 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 6 Comments

By Georgi P. Vins(Pastor in USSR who spent 8 years in Soviet prison camps for his faith | Author of The Gospel in Bonds) Revival At the beginning of the 1960s, the Lord sent a spiritual revival among the Evangelical Baptists1 of the Soviet Union. The revival preceded a great assault from the atheistic authorities. Soviet newspapers … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, FOR MILLENNIALS, On Christian Faith, Persecution, REVIVAL Tagged: false revival, georgi vins, persecution, revival, true revival

What is True Revival?

July 19, 2022 by Lighthouse Trails author 2 Comments

By Cedric FisherCedric is the director of TruthKeepers.com and the author of Chains Couldn’t Hold Me and a number of Lighthouse Trails booklets. I know a man who prays. He does not just pray for a few minutes, but long periods and often. One might think he prays too much—but is there such a thing? … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, One-World Religion, REVIVAL Tagged: cedric fisher, false revival, prayer, repentance, revival, true revival, warren b smith

“Together 2022” Joins Doctrinally Mixed-Up Nick Hall, Dallas Jenkins, and Francis Chan While “Sacrificing Truth on the Altar of Unity”

June 18, 2022 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 6 Comments

[“Together”] organizer Nick Hall [is] bringing together evangelical, emerging, charismatic, and Catholic leaders for the ecumenical purpose of uniting together. . . . there is a definite united-we-stand-regardless-of-our-beliefs scenario. (source) On June 24-25th in Dallas, Texas, Together 2022 will take place. Big name speakers will be there including ecumenical, NAR-promoting Francis Chan (who said God … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Charismatic, Conference Alerts, Ecumenism, One-World Religion, REVIVAL, THE CHOSEN Tagged: christine caine, dallas jenkins, Ecumenism, francis chan, nick hall, pope francis, Roman Catholicism, samuel rodriguez, the chosen, together 2022

A Party Jesus?

June 22, 2021 by Lighthouse Trails author 9 Comments

By Warren B. Smith Disregarding Danger AFTER the Titanic collided with the iceberg, and with water flooding into the bowels of the vessel, some of the passengers frolicked in an almost party-like atmosphere around the estimated two tons of ice that had spilled out onto the foredeck of the already sinking ship. Several hours later, some of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Discernment, REVIVAL, Rick Warren, Signs of the Times Tagged: Brian McLaren, discernment, false revival, purpose driven, randy clark, revival, Rick Warren, titanic

Interview with Warren Smith: The Titanic and Today’s Church

April 24, 2021 by Lighthouse Trails author Leave a Comment

The following is a recent radio interview with former New Age follower Warren B. Smith discussing deception in the church today. For more information about Warren Smith, visit his website at www.newagetoamazinggrace.com.

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, Discernment, New Age movement, RESOURCES, REVIVAL, Signs of the Times, The New (False) Spirituality, The New Spirituality Tagged: deception, false revival, interviews, Necromancy, New Age movement, new spirituality, titanic, warren b smith

Lighthouse Trails Does Special Mailing of Titanic Book to Nearly 600 Christian Leaders and Pastors

March 24, 2021 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 5 Comments

Since 2016, Lighthouse Trails has been sending out topical booklets three times a year* to a growing list of pastors and Christian leaders. Our current list contains 582 names. Last week, we sent out our fifteenth mailing, but instead of sending out booklets, this time we sent each pastor and leader a copy of Warren … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Defending the Faith, Discernment, RESOURCES, REVIVAL, Signs of the Times, Spiritual Deception Tagged: Christian leaders, churches in crisis, discernment, false revival, god's dream, Necromancy, pastors, spiritual deception, titanic and today's church, Warren B. Smith

Letter to the Editor: Todd Bentley Is Back to Deceive Unwitting Sheep

February 20, 2021 by Letters to the Editor 3 Comments

Dear Lighthouse Trails: I am writing to  warn of Todd Bentley’s Jan.27, 2021 announcement of his plans for 2021. Bentley went “radio silent” last year, but has reappeared, apparently/supposedly with a “25 year mandate” from God. He is launching via various media platforms, and not just in America, but in other continents. In a 27 … [Read more…]

Posted in: Charismatic, False Signs and Wonders, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, REVIVAL, Spiritual Deception Tagged: angels, demons, false revival, false signs and wonders, letter to the editor, revival, spiritual deception, spiritual warfare, todd bentley

YouTube Talk by Warren B. Smith: “The Titanic and Today’s Church”

November 19, 2020 by Lighthouse Trails author 4 Comments

The following is an audio talk recently posted on former New Age follower Warren B. Smith’s YouTube channel, titled “The Titanic and Today’s Church” (also the name of his just-released book by Mountain Stream Press). For other audio and video talks by Warren, visit his YouTube channel. Also don’t forget to “subscribe” to his YouTube … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Churches in Crisis!, Discernment, One-World Religion, Persecution, REVIVAL Tagged: deception, discernment, false revival, Necromancy, revival, steve berger, titanic, warren b smith

Letter to the Editor: Concerns About September “Revival” Event in Washington, DC—The Return

October 5, 2020 by Letters to the Editor 12 Comments

LTRP Note: On September 25th and 26th, an event took place in Washington, DC called The Return in which this letter to the editor below addresses. While sincere Christians undoubtedly long to see revival in America, many of us have deep concerns about false revival that will appear to be true revival. As believers in … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Conference Alerts, Ecumenism, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, One-World Religion, REVIVAL Tagged: America, false revival, harbinger, hypercharismatic, jonathan cahn, kevin jessup, letter to the editor, revival, the return

Steve Berger and Other Church Leaders Calling for “Repentance” and “Revival” May First Need to Repent Themselves

September 29, 2020 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 13 Comments

A wonderful and horrible thing is committed in the land; The prophets prophesy falsely, and the priests bear rule by their means; and my people love to have it so: and what will ye do in the end thereof? (Jeremiah 5:30-31) Today, a growing number of Christian leaders are holding public events calling for national … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Churches in Crisis!, Conference Alerts, Defending the Faith, Ecumenism, One-World Religion, REVIVAL, Spiritual Deception, The New (False) Spirituality, The New Spirituality Tagged: Christian leaders, false revival, greg laurie, harry ironside, have heart, james robison, Necromancy, revival, steve berger, titanic, unity, Warren B. Smith

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  • Viral Margaret Sanger Clip Reminds Us That Planned Parenthood Victimizes the Vulnerable
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on June 3, 2023 at 1:41 pm

    Viral Margaret Sanger Clip Reminds Us That Planned Parenthood Victimizes the Vulnerable By Evita Duffy-AlfonsoThe Federalist Anow-viral clip of a 1957 interview between Margaret Sanger and Mike Wallace is exposing the depravity of Planned Parenthood’s founder. The clip reveals to millions the eugenicist origins of America’s largest abortion provider, which since its founding has preyed on the vulnerable, from the poor and disabled to the gender confused. ... [Read more...] The post Viral Margaret Sanger Clip Reminds Us That Planned Parenthood Victimizes the Vulnerable appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • The Trinity: Christology
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on June 1, 2023 at 12:45 pm

    The Trinity: Christology By Mike Oppenheimer From his book, The Trinity: The Triune Nature of God If we are to grasp who God is, we must understand the core doctrine of the nature of God. Acceptance of the biblical view is what separates one from other views such as the polytheism found in Hinduism or the strict monotheism ... [Read more...] The post The Trinity: Christology appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Discernment Detractors: Calling Good Evil
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on May 31, 2023 at 12:22 pm

    Discernment Detractors: Calling Good Evil By Warren B. Smith Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter! —Isaiah 5:20 In the first book of Kings, God comes to Solomon in a dream and tells him he can ask for anything that ... [Read more...] The post Discernment Detractors: Calling Good Evil appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Christian Leaders—A New Openness . . . to the Catholic Church
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on May 23, 2023 at 1:16 pm

    Christian Leaders—A New Openness . . . to the Catholic Church 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 stands ... [Read more...] The post Christian Leaders—A New Openness . . . to the Catholic Church appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Is Your Church Doing “Spiritual Formation”? (Important Reasons Why They Shouldn’t)
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on May 18, 2023 at 12:48 pm

    Is Your Church Doing “Spiritual Formation”? (Important Reasons Why They Shouldn’t) Editor’s Note: Lighthouse Trails wrote this report in 2014. Since then, we have watched “Spiritual Formation” explode within the church. After over twenty years of warnings, to our dismay, the issue has not been challenged or even questioned by most of today’s Christian leaders and pastors. By Lighthouse Trails Editors Is your church involved in ... [Read more...] The post Is Your Church Doing “Spiritual Formation”? (Important Reasons Why They Shouldn’t) appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Civil Rights Activist, Bob Woodsen, Provides Insights on “Reparations”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on May 13, 2023 at 12:34 pm

    Civil Rights Activist, Bob Woodsen, Provides Insights on “Reparations” Back in the summer of 2020, when terms like Critical Race Theory, Black Lives Matter, White Fragility, and so forth were being brought forth by activists and mainstream media (insisting that all white people were racists just for the mere fact of the color of their skin), Lighthouse Trails learned about the work of veteran ... [Read more...] The post Civil Rights Activist, Bob Woodsen, Provides Insights on “Reparations” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • A Story of Full Assurance of Salvation—”The Kindly Old Gentleman”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on May 13, 2023 at 12:03 pm

    A Story of Full Assurance of Salvation—”The Kindly Old Gentleman” By Harry IronsideAn excerpt from his book, Full Assurance: Finding Settled Peace With God Many years ago, I was holding a series of evangelistic meetings in a little country schoolhouse some miles out of Santa Cruz, California. One day, I was out driving with a kindly old gentleman who was attending the services nightly but ... [Read more...] The post A Story of Full Assurance of Salvation—”The Kindly Old Gentleman” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Two New Books From Lighthouse Trails – Now Available
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on May 10, 2023 at 7:40 pm

    Two New Books From Lighthouse Trails – Now Available Lighthouse Trails is pleased to announce the arrival of two new books! Book #1: The Truth Set Us Free: Twenty-three Former Nuns Tell Their Stories Lighthouse Trails is excited to release the third edition of this book. It was first published in 1997 by Winepress and then in 2010 by Solid Ground Christian Books. It ... [Read more...] The post Two New Books From Lighthouse Trails – Now Available appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Check Out the Lighthouse Trails Online Store
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on May 5, 2023 at 1:06 pm

    Check Out the Lighthouse Trails Online Store Lighthouse Trails Publishing began in 2002 in order to publish Ray Yungen’s unpublished manuscript, A Time of Departing. Two years later in 2004, we began Lighthouse Trails Research Project as a way to provide free research material to our readers. That second website grew into a large site with hundreds of web pages and articles ... [Read more...] The post Check Out the Lighthouse Trails Online Store appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “A Life With Purpose” – A Glimpse at the Past to Better Understand the Present
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on May 4, 2023 at 10:33 am

    “A Life With Purpose” – A Glimpse at the Past to Better Understand the Present LTRP Note: In 2012, a man named George Mair passed away. He had written a glowing biography about Rick Warren, and what followed broke his heart and revealed many things that would clarify the roots of where the church was heading. By Warren B. Smith(The following is from Warren Smith’s book, A “Wonderful” Deception, chapter 5.) ... [Read more...] The post “A Life With Purpose” – A Glimpse at the Past to Better Understand the Present appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

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