Category: —The Role of Meditation

Understanding Mantra Meditation and Altered States

LTRP Note: To understand how contemplative prayer meditation (through Spiritual Formation practices) gives the same outcome as New Age meditation, read A Time of Departing. E-mail us at editors@lighthousetrails.com if you would like a free copy or order it here….

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Taizé Community and How It Affected My Life

LTRP Note: Lighthouse Trails published Chris Lawson’s book warning about Taizé in 2017, and today Taizé worship and practice continues growing in popularity as you can see here, here, here, and here. You can read an excerpt from Chris’ book…

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Breath Prayers” – Are They a Method by Which We Can Become Best Friends With God?

By Larry DeBruynGuarding His Flock Ministries “Pray without ceasing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:17 To direct people on a spiritual journey for 40 days, Rick Warren wrote The Purpose Driven Life. The bestselling book has impacted millions of persons. Some of Pastor Warren’s…

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Letter to the Editor: A Former Hindu/New Age Follower Finds the TRUTH

LTRP Note: This letter to the editor was written to us this past weekend. I can identify somewhat with [the LT May 5, 2025 article warning about Yoga]. Want to share part of my testimony but can’t do so without…

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“Chicago Public School Students Awarded $2.6 Million in Damages for Forced Transcendental Meditation”

LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. For many years, Lighthouse Trails has been reporting on public schools that have been making students participate in meditation practices (including mindfulness), often unbeknownst to parents. This class-action settlement…

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New Booklet: Haunted Souls – From Meditation Into Hallucinations

Lighthouse Trails is pleased to release our latest topical booklet: Haunted Souls – From Meditation Into Hallucinations by Larry DeBruyn. The booklet is 18 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are available. Our booklets are designed…

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