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“Ailing Pope Francis Hurries to Bolster His Progressive Legacy”

July 20, 2023 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 3 Comments

Today, the Wall Street Journal released an article titled, “Ailing Pope Francis Hurries to Bolster His Progressive Legacy.” Lighthouse Trails has addressed several issues regarding the Catholic Church’s current pope since his inception in 2013. Pope Francis (aka: Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina) is a Jesuit, and as we wrote about in March of 2013, … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Contemplative Spirituality, Ecumenism, Environment/Climate Change, Homosexuality, One-World Religion, pantheism & panentheism, Rick Warren, Road to Rome, The New Evangelization, The Role of Meditation Tagged: Beth Moore, catholic church, james robison, pope francis, Ray Yungen, Rick Warren, Roger Oakland, Roman Catholicism, Thomas Merton, tony palmer

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

May 23, 2023 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 6 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 stands … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Churches in Crisis!, Ecumenism, One-World Religion, Road to Rome, The New Evangelization Tagged: Beth Moore, Christian leaders, Ecumenism, evangelicalism, ewtn, franklin graham, Interspirituality, Ray Yungen, Rick Warren, Roman Catholicism

Booklet Highlight: Rick Warren’s Dangerous Ecumenical Pathway to Rome And How One Interview Revealed So Much

August 24, 2021 by Lighthouse Trails author 7 Comments

To order copies of Rick Warren’s Dangerous Ecumenical Pathway to Rome And How One Interview Revealed So Much in booklet format, click here. By Roger Oakland In 2014, Rick Warren (called “America’s Pastor) was interviewed by Catholic T.V. network host Raymond Arroyo. The interview took place at the Saddleback Church campus and was posted on YouTube by … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Ecumenism, One-World Religion, Purpose Driven Movement, Rick Warren, Road to Rome, The New Evangelization Tagged: Ecumenism, one world religion, purpose driven, Rick Warren, Road to Rome, Roman Catholicism

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

Francis Chan’s Dangerous Path to “Unity” and a Eucharistic Christ

June 21, 2021 by Guest Writers 8 Comments

By L. Sharp Guest Writer I am writing to address two related topics: 1)    Francis Chan’s new book released 4/1/21 titled Until Unity 2)    Francis Chan’s conversation with Hank Hanegraaff and KP Yohannan regarding Chan’s changing views on the so-called “Eucharist” (Aug. 2020 video on Hank Hanegraaff’s program). I.  Francis Chan’s website about his new … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Ecumenism, False Signs and Wonders, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, One-World Religion, Road to Rome, The New Evangelization Tagged: eucharist, francis chan, hank hanegraaff, k.p. yohannan, new evangelization, Road to Rome, Roman Catholicism

Passion of the Christ Sequel May Be Coming—First One Promoted Roman Catholicism Amid Immense Evangelical Support

September 26, 2020 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 7 Comments

A September 22 article by The Christian Post titled “Jim Caviezel on ‘Passion of the Christ’ sequel: ‘It’s going to be the biggest film in world history’” reported that a sequel to the 2004 highly popular film The Passion of the Christ is being planned.(1) Many evangelical churches, pastors, and leaders got behind and praised … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Ecumenism, One-World Religion, Road to Rome, Signs of the Times, The New Evangelization Tagged: eucharist, hollywood, jim caviezel, mary, passion of the christ, Road to Rome, Roger Oakland, Roman Catholicism

Catholic Priest Believes Francis Chan Heading Into Catholic Church Based on Eucharistic Sermon

January 13, 2020 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 22 Comments

Francis Chan, author of Crazy Love, is one of the most popular authors and speakers within the evangelical church today. He has been the subject of a number of Lighthouse Trails articles based on his ecumenical activities as well as statements he made threatening that God will destroy those who challenge Christian leaders. Last week, … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Ecumenism, One-World Religion, Road to Rome, The New Evangelization Tagged: another jesus, body of christ, communion, eucharist, father kyle manno, francis chan, Road to Rome, Roger Oakland, Roman Catholicism

Letter to the Editor: Pope Francis to Launch 2020 “Global Educational Alliance” for a “New Humanism” and “New Universal Solidarity”

January 4, 2020 by Letters to the Editor 7 Comments

Dear Lighthouse Trails: Thank you for exposing the real agenda behind the 2020 Global Year of the Bible. The pope is deceiving millions of people because they do not know what the Catholic Church teaches concerning the Bible. When I was a Catholic, I was taught from the Catechism of the Catholic Church—not the Bible. … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Ecumenism, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, One-World Religion, Road to Rome, Signs of the Times, The New Evangelization Tagged: Ecumenism, grand imam, Interspirituality, Islam, Israel, letter to the editor, pope francis, Roman Catholicism, the Jews, unity

Pope Francis/Vatican Launch eRosary to Help Bring About “World Peace”

December 13, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 2 Comments

In October of this year, Pope Francis and the Vatican launched the “eRosary” app with the hopes of drawing in more young people to pray the rosary. A BBC article, “Vatican launches new ‘eRosary’ bracelet,” states: The Vatican is hoping to pull in tech-savvy youngsters with the launch of an “eRosary” bracelet. The gadget, which … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Churches in Crisis!, Ecumenism, FOR MILLENNIALS, One-World Religion, Road to Rome, Signs of the Times, The New Evangelization Tagged: Beth Moore, Catholicism, e-rosary, Ecumenism, erosary, evangelicalism, franklin graham, millennials, pope francis, protestants, Rick Warren, roman catholic church, rosary, sign of the cross, technology, vatican

The New Evangelization From Rome

December 11, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails author 2 Comments

LTRP Note: The following is an extract from Roger Oakland’s booklet, The New Evangelization From Rome—Or Finding the True Jesus Christ. By Roger Oakland When Christians speak of evangelism, they are usually referring to efforts to fulfill the Great Commission. Just before ascending to heaven, Jesus commissioned every believer to proclaim the good news when … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Ecumenism, Road to Rome, The New Evangelization Tagged: Catholicism, Ecumenism, eucharist, new evangelization, pope francis, Road to Rome, Roger Oakland, Roman Catholicism, salvation, the gospel, vatican

World Leader of Salvation Army Meets With Pope Francis/Vatican to Discuss Ecumenical Plans

December 2, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 12 Comments

According to a November 2019 posting on the Salvation Army website titled, “World Leader of The Salvation Army General Brian Peddle meets His Holiness Pope Francis,” it appears that the Salvation Army is part of the growing ranks of evangelical organizations in the race toward unity at all costs. The post from the Salvation Army … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Christian Organizations, Contemplative Organizations, Ecumenism, Road to Rome, The New Evangelization Tagged: brian peddle, Ecumenism, pope francis, roman catholic church, salvation army, unity

“The Kingdom of God on Earth” Without a King

October 15, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails author 3 Comments

By Roger Oakland A cleverly devised plan is underway declaring the Reformation is over. The “Holy Spirit” is supposedly uniting the church for a mighty revival before Jesus returns. Ecumenical madness is spreading like a virus. Few pastors take the time to listen carefully to what the present pope himself is saying. He is all … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Book/Music Excerpts, Chrislam, Christian Publishers/Bookstores, Contemplative Organizations, Dominionism, Ecumenism, Eschatology, One-World Religion, Purpose Driven Movement, Road to Rome, Signs of the Times, The Emerging Church, The New (False) Spirituality, The New Evangelization, The New Spirituality Tagged: dominionism, Ecumenism, eucharist, jesuit agenda, Kingdom of God, pope francis, Roger Oakland, tony palmer

Pietro—The Christian Italian Ex-Priest

September 28, 2019 by A Ministry in His Service 5 Comments

The following story if from John Shaw Anderson’s book, Heroes of the Faith in Modern Italy (first published in 1914*). Lighthouse Trails decided to add this book to our collection of resources as we saw the immense value of these true stories of courageous men and women in Italy in the late 1800s, when to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Road to Rome, The New Evangelization Tagged: eucharist, italy, john shaw anderson, priests, Roman Catholicism, the mass, the pope

Wycliffe, YWAM, & Other Evangelical Groups to Take Part in Roman Catholic-Endorsed Global Event in 2020

September 20, 2019 by Letters to the Editor 23 Comments

This week, we received a letter to the editor that alerted us to plans for a “2020 Global Year of the Bible.” As you read the information below, please keep in mind, Lighthouse Trails does not oppose the idea that “billions” of people in the world could potentially read the Bible. Of course not! The … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Churches in Crisis!, Ecumenism, Interspirituality, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Missions, One-World Religion, Road to Rome, Signs of the Times, The New (False) Spirituality, The New Evangelization, The New Missiology, The New Spirituality Tagged: contemplative prayer, Ecumenism, Missions, one-world religion, pope francis, revival, wea, wycliffe, year of the bible, YWAM

Letter to the Editor: Interest in Contemplative Catholic Monasteries Increasing

August 15, 2019 by Letters to the Editor 5 Comments

The contemplative response is not a luxury or an added extra [for the Carmelite]; it is at the very core of how we see life and cope with the challenges and pressures of what we call our postmodern world. Perhaps this is what Karl Rahner meant when he said, a generation ago: “The Christian of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Road to Rome, The Ancient Mystics, The New Evangelization Tagged: carmelite nuns, carmelites, contemplative prayer, monasteries, new evangelization, Ray Yungen, Roger Oakland, Roman Catholicism, Teresa of Avila

Contemplative Mystic Jean Vanier Dies (90), But Influence Over Rick Warren Will Continue

May 16, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 1 Comment

God’s Dream for humanity is the gradual realization that we can become One.—Jean Vanier (1) On May 7th, Canadian Catholic humanitarian, Jean Vanier, died at the age of 90.2 Vanier, founder of L’Arche where Henri Nouwen spent the last ten years of his life, was a major proponent of contemplative spirituality, believing that all religions … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Organizations, Contemplative Spirituality, Purpose Driven Movement, Rick Warren, Road to Rome, Saddleback, The New Evangelization Tagged: Catholicism, Henri Nouwen, Hinduism, interfaith, Interspirituality, jean vanier, kay warren, raymond arroyo, Rick Warren, spiritual director

Navigators Welcomes 2019 With Their Contemplative Trend By Promoting Jesuit Prayer Practice

February 5, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 17 Comments

Navigators is a Christian organization, founded in 1933 by a young man named Dawson Trotman, that eventually became a household name in the evangelical church.* The Navigators motto is, “To Know Christ and to Make Him Known.” However, Navigators and its publishing arm NavPress have been on a contemplative trend for over 15 years, and … [Read more…]

Posted in: Christian Organizations, Christian Publishers/Bookstores, Contemplative Organizations, Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality, Lectio Divina, Road to Rome, Spiritual Deception, Spiritual Formation, The Ancient Mystics, The New Evangelization, The New Spirituality Tagged: Brennan Manning, contemplative prayer, Dallas Willard, dawson trotman, Eugene Peterson, Henri Nouwen, ignatian exercises, jan johnson, mysticism, navigators, navpress, Richard Foster, Roger Oakland, st. ignatius, the daily examen, the Message

Katy Perry Invited to Speak About Transcendental Meditation at Vatican Conference Along with Other Meditation Teachers

May 10, 2018 by Miscellaneous News Source 10 Comments

LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational  and research purposes and not as an endorsement of the source or the content. It is not surprising to Lighthouse Trails that the Pope would be drawn to those who teach meditation as he is a contemplative advocate and told the U.S. Congress he considers Thomas Merton … [Read more…]

Posted in: Road to Rome, The New Evangelization, The Role of Meditation Tagged: Deepak Chopra, dr. oz, katy perry, meditation, New Age, pope francis, Rick Warren, transcendental meditation, vatican

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

March 7, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 8 Comments

By Ray Yungen It is not just a fluke or an aberration that the evangelical churches and the Catholic Church are coming into alignment with each other. The Catholic Church is taking a softer approach to the evangelical church, and the evangelical church is starting to downplay the traditional and significant differences that have kept … [Read more…]

Posted in: Beth Moore, Book/Music Excerpts, Churches in Crisis!, Ecumenism, Road to Rome, Southern Baptist Convention, The Emerging Church, The New Evangelization Tagged: alpha course, Beth Moore, catholic church, Ecumenism, lifeway, nicky gumbel, pope francis, Ray Yungen, Richard Foster, richard rohr, Rick Warren, Road to Rome, simple answers, southern baptists

The Conversion of Protestants to Catholicism Through the Eucharist

November 29, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails author 2 Comments

By Roger Oakland More and more Protestants are testifying they are being drawn to the Catholic Church, especially through the Eucharist. Some say they have encountered the presence of Christ in a new and exciting way. One such person is Presbyterian pastor Steven Muse. Muse is one of the contributing authors of Mary the Mother … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Churches in Crisis!, Road to Rome, The New Evangelization Tagged: another jesus, calvinism, catholic church, eucharist, eucharistic adoration, new evangelization, peter kreeft, Road to Rome, Roger Oakland

Hundreds of Protestant Scholars and Pastors Sign “Reforming Catholic Confession,” But Can the Church Trust This Document?

September 20, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 2 Comments

Hundreds of Protestant and evangelical scholars, pastors, and theologians have signed a document called “Reforming Catholic Confession”  to mark the 500th anniversary of the Reformation, which will be commemorated on October 31, 2017. According to Dr. Timothy George, dean of Beeson Divinity School in Birmingham, Alabama, who co-chaired the Confession’s steering committee, “a significant motivating … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Christian Publishers/Bookstores, Churches in Crisis!, Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Contemplative Churches, Contemplative Colleges, Contemplative Denominations, Contemplative Organizations, Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality, InterVarsity Press, Lectio Divina, Road to Rome, Signs of the Times, Southern Baptist Convention, The Emerging Church, The New Evangelization Tagged: chuck colson, Ecumenism, intervarsity, intervarsity christian fellowship, intervarsity press, leith anderson, nae, pope francis, reformed theology, reforming catholic confession, Road to Rome, timothy george

Sneak Preview: Ray Yungen’s Last Book

September 15, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails Editors Leave a Comment

As many of you know, Lighthouse Trails beloved author and co-laborer in Christ, Ray Yungen, passed away on October 16th 2016 at the age of 64 due to complications from a cancer treatment. Ray had just finished the rough draft of his book Simple Answers—Understanding the Catholic Faith: An Evangelical Primer a few months before … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Defending the Faith, On Christian Faith, Publishing News, RESOURCES, Road to Rome, The New Evangelization, The Preaching of the Cross Tagged: Catholicism, evangelicals, evangelism, mary, new release, papacy, purgatory, Ray Yungen, Road to Rome, Roman Catholicism, simple answers

“Reformed Church Body Signs Declaration on Justification to ‘Overcome Divisions’ With Catholic Church”

July 24, 2017 by Miscellaneous News Source Leave a Comment

Courtesy and Comments by Roger Oakland Comment from UTT: The move towards an ecumenical unity with Rome by denominations that were once part of the Reformation is now almost been accomplished. For a Protestant leader to say that there is no difference between what the Roman Catholic Church teaches about salvation and what the Bible … [Read more…]

Posted in: Ecumenism, Methodists, One-World Religion, Road to Rome, The New Evangelization Tagged: catholics, chuck colson, manhattan declaration, methodists, protestant church, reformed churches, Road to Rome, Roger Oakland

Francis becomes 1st pope to visit an Anglican church in Rome

March 1, 2017 by Miscellaneous News Source

LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. By FRANCES D’EMILIO Associated Press ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday became the first Catholic pontiff to visit an Anglican parish in Rome, using the historic occasion to press for greater closeness after centuries of mistrust, prejudices and hostility between the two churches. … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, One-World Religion, Road to Rome, The New Evangelization Tagged: anglican church, Catholicism, Ecumenism, one-world religion, pope francis, Road to Rome, Roman Catholicism

Pope Francis Proposes New Beatitude – to See God in Every Person

November 6, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

According to an article in the Catholic Herald, Pope Francis has proposed six new beatitudes. The article states: At the Mass, which took place at the conclusion of his ecumenical trip to the country, Pope Francis highlighted the lives of the Swedish saints Elizabeth Hesselblad and Bridget of Vadstena.  . . . New situations require … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Ecumenism, One-World Religion, pantheism & panentheism, Road to Rome, The New Evangelization, Universalism Tagged: beatitudes, Ecumenism, god in everyone, one-world religion, panentheistic, pope francis

Assemblies of God Leader Dr. George Wood Joins New Age Sympathizer Leonard Sweet at Luther 2017 (Another Step Toward Rome?)

August 29, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Dr. George Wood, General Superintendent of the Assemblies of God denomination,  is scheduled to share the platform with New Age sympathizer Leonard Sweet next year in Berlin, Germany at an event called Luther 2017. Dr. Wood was the subject of several Lighthouse Trails articles in 2013 for his promotion of contemplative teacher Ruth Haley Barton … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Churches in Crisis!, Conference Alerts, Road to Rome, Signs of the Times, The New Evangelization, Wesleyan Church Tagged: anne graham lotz, Assemblies of God, dr. george wood, Ecumenism, greg laurie, kay arthur, pentecostal, roman catholic church, ruth haley barton, tony palmer, wesleyan

Greg Laurie, Calvary Chapel, and New Catholic National Shrine for Marian Apparitions

August 18, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails author

From Understand the Times According to the Catholic News Service in a August 17th article titled “Bishops designate Wisconsin site of Marian apparitions as national shrine,” U.S. Catholic bishops “formally designated the Shrine of Our Lady of Good Help in Champion as a national shrine.” The article explains that “Bishop David L. Ricken of Green … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Road to Rome, The Emerging Church, The New Evangelization Tagged: bishop david ricken, Calvary Chapel, catholic mass, eucharist, greg laurie, Lifest, marian apparitions, mary apparitions, Road to Rome, Roger Oakland, Roman Catholicism, Understand the Times

Countering The Counter Reformation

July 9, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Roger Oakland Understand the Times, International Note: Because of current events happening within the church, UTT is posting this excerpt from Roger Oakland’s book Let There Be Light. Before dealing with the subject matter of this commentary, I need to make a disclaimer. While I am sometimes accused of being a “Catholic-basher,” this is … [Read more…]

Posted in: Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Ecumenism, One-World Religion, Road to Rome, The New Evangelization Tagged: Calvary Chapel, counter reformation, Ecumenism, pope john paul, reformation, Roger Oakland, Roman Catholicism, Understand the Times

Brian Brodersen and Greg Laurie’s “Bigger Picture of Christianity”

July 8, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

As we observe evangelical Christianity being drawn toward “the Mother Church” of Roman Catholicism, it is amazing to see how very few Christian leaders speak up about this. On the contrary, one after the next, Christian leaders are succumbing to this ecumenical, interfaith last-days apostasy of merging evangelicalism into the Catholic fold. Lighthouse Trails has … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Beth Moore, Churches in Crisis!, Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Ecumenism, Interspirituality, One-World Religion, Purpose Driven Movement, Road to Rome, Roma Downey, Signs of the Times, The Emerging Church, The New (False) Spirituality, The New Evangelization, The New Spirituality Tagged: alpha course, Beth Moore, brian brodersen, Calvary Chapel, chris lawson, Chuck Smith, Ecumenism, end-times, greg laurie, Interspirituality, last days, Leonard Sweet, mary danielsen, new evangelization, nicky gumbel, one-world religion, pierre teilhard de chardin, Rick Warren, Roger Oakland, roma downey, Roman Catholicism, the pope, things that matter, Warren B. Smith

DRESS REHEARSAL FOR A FALSE REVIVAL? – Evangelical, Charismatic, Emerging Leaders, & Pope Francis Unite for “Together 2016” in Washington, DC

June 13, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

According to a news release from PRWire titled “Pope Francis To Address Americans At National Mall Event ’Together 2016’ With Special Video Message,” Pope Francis will be joining (via video) evangelical leaders such as Ravi Zacharias, Luis Palau, Michael W. Smith, and Josh McDowell, emerging-church leaders such as Francis Chan, Ann Voskamp, Jennie Allen (IF), … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Assemblies of God, Charismatic, Christian Organizations, Churches in Crisis!, Conference Alerts, Ecumenism, Interspirituality, New Evangelicalism, One-World Religion, Road to Rome, Signs of the Times, Southern Baptist Convention, Spiritual Deception, The Emerging Church, The New Evangelization Tagged: America, charismatic, chuck colson, dc, false revival, fill the mall, francis chan, franklin graham, if, jennie allen, josh mcdowell, kenneth copeland, Luis Palau, mark batterson, nick hall, pope francis, ravi zacharias, revival, Richard Foster, Rick Warren, together 2016, washington
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  • Lighthouse Trails to Send Out 21st Mailing to Christian Pastors and Leaders
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on September 20, 2023 at 1:32 pm

    Lighthouse Trails to Send Out 21st Mailing to Christian Pastors and Leaders Since 2016, Lighthouse Trails has been sending out topical booklets (usually three times a year) to a growing list of pastors and Christian leaders. This week, Lighthouse Trails will be sending out our second mailing of 2023 to Christian leaders & pastors. Our current list has nearly 1100 names. If you would like your pastor ... [Read more...] The post Lighthouse Trails to Send Out 21st Mailing to Christian Pastors and Leaders appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Letter to the Editor: God Protected My Family From Bill Gothard’s Damaging Teachings
    by Letters to the Editor on September 20, 2023 at 4:02 am

    Letter to the Editor: God Protected My Family From Bill Gothard’s Damaging Teachings LTRP Note: The following letter to the editor is in response to an article Lighthouse Trails posted in June of this year titled “A Look at Shiny Happy People and What the Church Can Learn.” It also comes on the heels of the release of a new edition of a book published by Midwest Christian Outreach ... [Read more...] The post Letter to the Editor: God Protected My Family From Bill Gothard’s Damaging Teachings appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Meditation’s Role in the End of the Age
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on September 18, 2023 at 12:20 pm

    Meditation’s Role in the End of the Age By Ray Yungen Throughout my Christian life I have periodically heard fellow Christians suggest we are in the last days. Often these comments were initiated from current cases of violent crimes, sexual perversions, war, or natural disasters. Since I knew history had repeatedly encountered these calamities, such predictions of Christ’s imminent return rang hollow. However, ... [Read more...] The post Meditation’s Role in the End of the Age appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Southern Poverty Lawsuit Against Child Protectors Could Set Precedent for Normalizing Adult-Child Sex
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on September 14, 2023 at 4:18 pm

    Southern Poverty Lawsuit Against Child Protectors Could Set Precedent for Normalizing Adult-Child Sex By Philip Zodhiates The nature of this article is alarming and disturbing, and I’d be wrong not to warn you. But it is vital you know what is taking place in the ongoing battle to protect children. Our most innocent ones face perhaps the most egregious danger so far, something of which the most informed ... [Read more...] The post Southern Poverty Lawsuit Against Child Protectors Could Set Precedent for Normalizing Adult-Child Sex appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “Victory: Canadian Father Rob Hoogland Set Free by Appeals Court After Conviction for Breaking ‘Gag Order’ on daughter’s ‘Transgender’ Medical Treatments”
    by Miscellaneous News Source on September 14, 2023 at 1:16 pm

    “Victory: Canadian Father Rob Hoogland Set Free by Appeals Court After Conviction for Breaking ‘Gag Order’ on daughter’s ‘Transgender’ Medical Treatments” LTRP Note: Lighthouse Trails has been covering the story of Canadian father, Rob Hoogland, who has been persecuted by the Canadian government for refusing to call his daughter a boy. The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. It is a follow up to other stories about Mr. Hoogland that Lighthouse Trails ... [Read more...] The post “Victory: Canadian Father Rob Hoogland Set Free by Appeals Court After Conviction for Breaking ‘Gag Order’ on daughter’s ‘Transgender’ Medical Treatments” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “California Passes Bill Requiring Parents to Affirm Kids’ Gender ‘Transitions’” Or They Could Lose Custody
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on September 12, 2023 at 11:08 am

    “California Passes Bill Requiring Parents to Affirm Kids’ Gender ‘Transitions’” Or They Could Lose Custody LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. By Tony KinnettThe Daily Signal The California State Assembly passed a bill Friday that would require judges in child custody cases to consider whether a parent has affirmed a child’s “gender transition” by making “gender affirmation” an equal part of a child’s ... [Read more...] The post “California Passes Bill Requiring Parents to Affirm Kids’ Gender ‘Transitions’” Or They Could Lose Custody appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • NYT: “Sarah Young, 77, Dies; Created an Empire Around a Christian Devotional”
    by Miscellaneous News Source on September 12, 2023 at 3:52 am

    NYT: “Sarah Young, 77, Dies; Created an Empire Around a Christian Devotional” LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. (Photo from a 2-second video clip from YouTube; used in accordance with the U.S. Fair Use Act: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o2BXgBRu11c&list=PLyTBJOX8CfX5kIzL4fpI54YoNkw4ueas4) By Clay RisenThe New York Times Sarah Young, whose book “Jesus Calling,” composed of devotional readings written in the voice of Jesus Christ, sold ... [Read more...] The post NYT: “Sarah Young, 77, Dies; Created an Empire Around a Christian Devotional” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Christianity Today Now Promoting AI Sermons
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on September 10, 2023 at 3:30 am

    <em>Christianity Today</em> Now Promoting AI Sermons LTRP Note: The following is posted for information and research purposes. By Bob UnruhWND News Center “Why?” An editorial at Not the Bee is reporting that Christianity Today has begun promoting pastors “that use AI for sermons” and is asking the obvious question, “Why?” The magazine, which actually was begun by Billy Graham but has changed significantly ... [Read more...] The post <em>Christianity Today</em> Now Promoting AI Sermons appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Letter to the Editor From Two Women: What Are We Doing Wrong?
    by Letters to the Editor on September 4, 2023 at 4:53 pm

    Letter to the Editor From Two Women: What Are We Doing Wrong? Dear Lighthouse Trails: This note is actually from two people—my friend Elizabeth and myself (Ann).  Judy and I have known one another for 12 years—we met at a Bible study in my home. She still lives in ___________ and I’m now in ________, and we meet once a week for a Zoom prayer. Even though ... [Read more...] The post Letter to the Editor From Two Women: What Are We Doing Wrong? appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • If Persecution Comes, Are Western Christians Ready?
    by Lighthouse Trails author on September 4, 2023 at 2:46 pm

    If Persecution Comes, Are Western Christians Ready? For nearly ten years now, Lighthouse Trails has been publishing the works of Georgi Vins, the Baptist pastor who was persecuted under the former U.S.S.R., (spending a total of eight years in the communist prisons). To date, we have obtained the rights and published three of his books that had gone out of print: The ... [Read more...] The post If Persecution Comes, Are Western Christians Ready? appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

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