Written in the late 1800s by Egerton Ryerson Young (author of Stories from Indian Wigwams and Northern Campfires) I was interrupted one day while sitting in my study by the quiet entrance of a stalwart Indian whom I had not seen for a year. I had met him the previous summer in his own wigwam … [Read more…]
By Patrick Goodenough CNS News Supporters of Youcef Nadarkhani are celebrating the news that the Iranian pastor who was sentenced to hang for embracing Christianity has been acquitted and freed. They are urging prayers for his safety in the aftermath of a case that has raised greater awareness of shari’a-based apostasy laws in Iran and … [Read more…]
By Berit Kjos Kjos Ministries Reason for Persecution: The Cross separates us from the world John 15:18-21 “If the world hates you, you know that it hated Me before it hated you. If you were of the world, the world would love its own. Yet because you are not of the world, but I chose … [Read more…]
By David Dombrowski If I were to say to you that much of the church today has set aside the power of God, would you be shocked? After all, we live in a time where having the power of God in your life is a major theme preached from pulpits across the country. And book … [Read more…]
Dear Lighthouse Trails: I came across your website today after my morning prayer session. I just wanted to say that I agree with the message of your team in how the final apostasy will come about. And rather than it be a Christians fighting the big bad Muslims, it will be some Christians unknowingly joining in … [Read more…]
By Deborah Dombrowski Editor – Lighthouse Trails Every good mystery starts off with “It was a dark and stormy night.” But this is a different kind of mystery. It’s about a church, a Bride, that was mysteriously kidnapped by a dark deceitful stranger who came as an angel of light and promised her many great … [Read more…]
By Roger Oakland Our day spent at the New Bilibid Prison, maximum security compound located in Muntinlupo City was an experience of a lifetime. We arrived at 9 am and took over an hour to go through registration, identification and screening. As this was my third time at this prison I was somewhat familiar with … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: Over the past ten 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 (of course with some exceptions), become havens for … [Read more…]
In 2007 and 2008, books, videos, broadcasts, and news articles were pouring into mainstream America with a guilt-ridden message that basically manipulated conservative Christians into thinking that either they shouldn’t vote because “Jesus wouldn’t vote,” or they shouldn’t vote on morality issues such as abortion or homosexuality. Suddenly, all over the place there was talk … [Read more…]
By Tony Pearce (from The Messiah Factor) The New Testament belief is that the Messiah came the first time to bear the sins of the world and offer Himself as the atoning sacrifice for all mankind. Through Him both Jews and Gentiles may partake of the promises given by God to Israel and be reconciled … [Read more…]
By Berit Kjos Kjos Ministries He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him. But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God…” John 1:12 … [Read more…]
By Anthony Boadle (Reuters) – British-born journalist and atheist intellectual Christopher Hitchens, who made the United States his home and backed the 2003 U.S. invasion of Iraq, died on Thursday at the age of 62. Hitchens died in Houston of pneumonia, a complication of cancer of the esophagus, Vanity Fair magazine said. “Christopher Hitchens – … [Read more…]
One of the writers whom Lighthouse Trails has used over the last several years is Paul Proctor. Paul used to write for News with Views, but this year when they decided to begin including the writings of Roy Masters, Paul made the decision to stop writing for News with Views. A number of our readers have … [Read more…]
The subject of peace has been thought about, written about, and passed through the lips of countless people over the centuries. Human history has been racked by violence and unrest since the fall of man, making peace an evasive commodity that has only been known for relatively short periods of time. We wanted to take … [Read more…]
By Associated Press NORFOLK, Va. — Religious broadcaster Pat Robertson took a tiny television station in southeast Virginia and turned it into a global network that helped him launch a presidential bid and become one of the nation’s most influential conservative Christians. But as the televangelist’s network turns 50 on Saturday, he says he’s getting … [Read more…]
A Special Report by Understand the Times and Lighthouse Trails As America is quickly approaching another presidential election year, some interesting things are taking place within evangelical/Protestant Christianity that are connected to next year’s election. Dominionist/Kingdom Now political and religious figures are joining forces with evangelical Christian groups. While having concern for the state of … [Read more…]
By Mike Stanwood Free lance writer and defender of the faith Screen writer Kevin Miller is probably best known for co-writing the Ben Stein documentary Expelled: No Intelligence Allowed, a film that shows how those who believe in intelligent design are being ridiculed by the scientific community. For his next project, Miller is about to … [Read more…]
In last week’s article, “The Cost for Being Careless About Gospel,” we established how the Gospel is a standard and the central theme of the entire Bible. We can think of it like a balancing scale, weighing truth against error. But how much does the Gospel weigh? That might sound like a foolish question, but … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: Before reading the following posting on the popular Bible translation, ESV, you may find an article written by “More Books and Things” quite insightful and relevant to the article below: ‘Me’ Bible Versions The English Standard Version (ESV) Study Bible. “A Dream Come True”? Written and compiled by Art K. Introduction to … [Read more…]
by Understand the Times with Roger Oakland From: Understand The Times Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2008 1:27 PM To: Understand The Times Below is a letter from Elisha [from Myanmar orphanage project] that I received a few days ago that describes some details of the disaster in Myanmar. Philip, Elisha, Mang and Ingam are documenting … [Read more…]
by Kjos Ministries O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, Has a wondrous attraction for me; For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above To bear it to dark Calvary. Despising the Cross To a world bent on social unity and moral laxity, the cross stands as a divisive and … [Read more…]
How many Anabaptists died during the sixteenth century persecution in Europe? No one knows for sure. What is certain is that at least 1,500 were cruelly tortured and killed. For the most part these were peaceful citizens who did not believe in war and who became the forerunners of today’s Mennonites and Amish. The main … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following article from USA Today illustrates further the changes taking place within the religious/political scene. The article suggests that the new face of evangelicalism is that of Rick Warren and Bill Hybels, both who promote contemplative mysticism and the emerging church. By Mark I. Pinsky USA Today On Sunday mornings, it’s now … [Read more…]
By Mike Baker, Associated Press Writer | June 14, 2007 MONTREAT, N.C. –Ruth Graham, who surrendered dreams of missionary work in Tibet to marry a suitor who became the world’s most renowned evangelist, died Thursday. She was 87. Graham died at 5:05 p.m. at her home at Little Piney Cove, surrounded by her husband and … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: This New York Times article quotes Chuck Colson as saying that the evangelical movement is growing up. With the heavy infiltration of mysticism and New Age thought into the evangelical church, it is anything but growing up. New York Times By MICHAEL LUO and LAURIE GOODSTEIN Emphasis Shifts for New Breed of Evangelicals … [Read more…]
LYNCHBURG, Va. – The Rev. Jerry Falwell, the television evangelist who founded the Moral Majority and used it to mold the religious right into a political force, died Tuesday shortly after being found unconscious in his office at Liberty University. He was 73. Ron Godwin, the university’s executive vice president, said Falwell, 73, was found … [Read more…]
by Kjos Ministries O that old rugged cross, so despised by the world, Has a wondrous attraction for me; For the dear Lamb of God left His glory above To bear it to dark Calvary. To a world bent on social unity and moral laxity, the cross stands as a divisive and humiliating obstacle. Attempts … [Read more…]
by Understand the Times with Roger Oakland Understand The Times has placed a new link at www.understandthetimes.org called UTT-TV. “Understand The Times Television” is a vision that Roger Oakland has had for a number of years. We are pleased to be able to announce that this vision is now in the process of materializing, by … [Read more…]
by Ray Gano Prophezine We live in a post Christian world; one where secular humanism, along with relative thought prevails. On Sunday, March 4th 2007, Simcha Jacobovici and Oscar winning movie director James Cameron premiered “The Jesus Family Tomb” a documentary. Due to this film, there are many people today asking questions. Even Christians weak … [Read more…]
by Prophezine News By Ray Gano Growing daily is the cancerous attack on doctrine. In fact THE fundamental mark of liberalism is its constant attack against solid biblical teaching. A growing number of people such as Rick Warren, Joel Osteen, Benny Hinn, and the many, many others in the worldly ecumenical movement are saying, “Doctrine … [Read more…]
