by Warren B. Smith The New Age/New Spirituality is already heralding quantum physics as a “scientific” basis for their contention that God is not only transcendent but also immanent—“in” everyone and everything. Physicist Fritjof Capra’s 1975 best-selling book on quantum physics—The Tao of Physics: An Exploration of the Parallels between Modern Physics and Eastern Mysticism—was … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: Today, there is much talk about teaching people to become good leaders. In reality, what is happening is people are being taught to be “good” followers. The term (and the concept) Servant Leadership, used by many of the most prolific Christian authors and teachers today, did not originate with them. This is a … [Read more…]
The Bible says we live in a “crooked and perverse” world and that as believers we are to “shine as lights in the world” (Philippians 2:15). The closer we move toward the “end of the age” (Matthew 24), the darker and more perverse the world becomes. Global peace plans, inter-faith movements, emergent spiritualities, and other … [Read more…]
Sue Monk Kidd is a popular author, whose books are read by many Christians and used in many Sunday School studies. Her books are carried in countless Christian bookstores, and surprisingly are endorsed by and quoted from the most unlikely Christian leaders. Ray Yungen talks about Monk Kidd in A Time of Departing: [Sue] Monk … [Read more…]
By Larry DeBruyn Guarding His Flock Ministries Throughout this inter-advent age–the time between Jesus’ Incarnation and Second Coming, or Parousia–Jesus and John warned that false prophets would arise preaching the doctrine of replacement christs (Matthew 24:5, 23-24; 1 John 2:18). As Jesus’ coming draws nearer, and as pictured by the image of Messiah’s birth pangs, … [Read more…]
By Tamara Hartzell (author of In the Name of Purpose and “Reimagining” God: Turning the Light off to Look for “Truth” in the Corner of a Dark Round Room) “For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus.” (Galatians 3:26) In today’s shifting Christianity, people think it is simply a matter … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: We received the following letter this week and have decided to post it because The Shack, which has sold over 10 million copies and has been on the New York Times Best Seller list for over 170 weeks, is still a huge seller within the Christian marketplace and because we believe the message in The Shack is contrary … [Read more…]
Hitler used the same tactic when organizing the German church into an arm of the state. Quelling dissent among Christians and using pastors to bring their congregations into line with Third Reich policies actually enabled the Holocaust. by Mike Oppenheimer Let Us Reason Ministries Used with permission. Christians should be more aware than other people … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: This month, New Ager Gary Zukav announced that Oprah would be joining him in a Super Soul Sunday (on 2/12/12) as part of his Awakening to Spiritual Partnership Course. Oprah has been a fan of Gary Zukav’s for many years. In fact, it was she who propelled Zukav into prominence after his first appearance on the Oprah show … [Read more…]
Little Wave and Old Swell (released by Beyond Words Publishing) is packaged as a children’s picture book, one that moms and dads will sit and read to their young ones at bedtime. The story is woven within the pages of colorful abstract paintings of the ocean and the sky. It begins with a conversation between … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: Because of Oprah Winfrey’s significant role in bringing New Age/New Spirituality to the homes of millions of North American’s, we have posted this news piece about her departure from day time television. Also see the links to some of our own articles below the Washington Post article. By Dan Zak Washington Post The queen of … [Read more…]
The Church’s fixation on the death of Jesus as the universal saving act must end, and the place of the cross must be reimagined in Christian faith. Why? Because of the cult of suffering and the vindictive God behind it.–Alan Jones1 As we here at Lighthouse Trails have joined with other believers in exposing the … [Read more…]
In the January 24th issue of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary’s Towers magazine sits a review of Leonard Sweet’s recent book, Jesus Manifesto (p. 11). The review states that Sweet’s book “can be a good resource for young and old Christians alike.” The review was written by Towers managing editor Aaron Cline Hanbury who on his own blog recommends … [Read more…]
by Richard Nathan The Meltdown Series: This article is the second in a series about ongoing sea changes in Evangelicalism today. The series utilizes Scripture and church history in an attempt to clarify those issues that are tending to weaken, break down, and misdirect Evangelicalism. Even though the effects are obvious, the forces behind these … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: World Vision has done much work in aiding the poor and needy throughout the world. Unfortunately, they have shown a progression of going toward the “new” emerging spirituality, a spirituality that negates the true Gospel message of Jesus Christ. Because World Vision has professed to represent Christianity, and because they have drawn countless … [Read more…]
by Paul Proctor Used with permission. Churches use shocking billboards to get attention The Christian Post reports, “a megachurch in Southeast Michigan is making a lot of people uncomfortable with its new billboard campaign that proclaims that the church is for hypocrites, losers and liars.” NorthRidge Church’s pastor, Brad Powell, is quoted in the article, … [Read more…]
BY ROGER OAKLAND Understand the Times A message is burning in my heart. While I have not been active in ministry this past year because of what has been a “forced sabbatical,” I am thankful to report that God has raised me up from the brink of death. I thank God for His healing touch. Once more … [Read more…]
From Warren B. Smith’s book, A “Wonderful” Deception: If we want to possess a magical crystal for our New Age work, we need look no further than our own bodies and the cells that make them up.1 —David Spangler 1991 I am grateful to David Spangler for his help in formulating this “new cell” understanding of … [Read more…]
As the organized Christian church and church leaders continue in their plunge toward apostasy, turning their heads and ignoring the truth, all the while attempting to discredit those who are trying to warn, more and more people are being pulled into this tidal wave of deception. When Lighthouse Trails wrote a press release in 2005 … [Read more…]
By Paul Proctor NewsWithViews.com Glenn Beck has certainly cut to the quick by reportedly saying: “social justice is a perversion of the Gospel,” adding, “I beg you, look for the words ‘social justice’ or ‘economic justice’ on your church Web site. If you find it, run as fast as you can. Social justice and economic … [Read more…]
A 4-DVD lecture series with Bob DeWaay and Warren B. Smith The church and the world are being offered a new Christianity, and millions of people are buying into it. But when the outer layers of this New Spirituality are stripped away, what lies beneath is the Quantum Lie that started in the Garden … [Read more…]
On April 19-22, in Orlando Florida, Exponential 2010 will present a large number of speakers, many of whom are proponents of the New Spirituality. Just another effort to build momentum for what has become obvious to many discerning believers – an apostate leadership racing toward a “New Christianity” for millions of unsuspecting proclaiming Christians. This year’s speaker list: Obe … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: Please be sure to read our articles (see links at bottom of this posting). by Rajan Zed (out-of-house news source) Independent News Media Hindus critical & dismayed of “Hollywood types” describing Tantra as just sex Hindus are strongly critical of “Hollywood types” who apparently think and describe of Tantra as just sex, including … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: On October 15th, the Christian Post posted an article titled “Pastor Offers a Third Way Beyond Emerging and Traditional,” which featureS an evangelical pastor, Jim Belcher, who proposeS a “third way” other than emerging and what he calls “traditional” Christianity. You may read that article by clicking here. The following commentary by M. … [Read more…]
SPECIAL NOTE: Learn more about the new spirituality coming in to the church through various avenues by reading A “Wonderful” Deception, A Time of Departing, and Faith Undone. (Click here for more information on this “New Spirituality Trio,”, exposing the truth in courage and strength.) On Saturday, October 10, 2009, Warren B. Smith and Ray … [Read more…]
by Paul Proctor – News With Views “Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.”–Luke 6:26 It seems I am receiving a little extra email these days from troubled Christians who have had to give up a church, some friends and/or certain … [Read more…]
by Understand the Times with Roger Oakland Evolution, according to its biological definition, is a mechanism that changes life through time. Although for years, many have used the idea of evolution to explain away God, there are many today who are saying, because of evolution, everything is God. This trend is obvious in Great … [Read more…]
by Warren B. Smith In his 2006 book The Secret Message of Jesus: Uncovering the Truth That Could Change Everything, alternative emerging church figure Brian McLaren proposes that Christians adopt new metaphors that the church can use to introduce the world to Jesus–a new user-friendly language to more effectively communicate with the prevailing culture of … [Read more…]
by Kjos Ministries (from A Twist of Faith) by Berit Kjos The Feminine Face of God? Stopped by the suggestive title, I pulled the book from the shelf in our local bookstore, and pondered the subtitle: “The Unfolding of the Sacred in Women.” What did that mean? I turned it over and read the … [Read more…]
Those who do not stand for something will fall for anything The late J. Vernon McGee gave this talk many years ago, but it is more relevant today than ever before. The talk is based on 2 Thessalonians 2. You can listen to it by clicking here. For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: … [Read more…]
