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Native American Men Who Longed For “the Book” and Were Denied

June 2, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails author

LTRP Note: The following is a story from the book Stories From Indian Wigwams and Northern Campfires. The book was written by Egerton Ryerson Young, a young Canadian missionary in the late 1800s, who, with his wife and small children, spent years with the Native people in Canada, living among them, loving them, and sharing the Gospel and the Word of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Defending the Faith, Missions, Native Spirituality, The Word of God Tagged: bible, cree people, egerton ryerson young, flathead indians, indians, Missions, native americans, Roman Catholicism, the gospel

The Message “Bible” Removes Salvation from Romans 10:13

November 26, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails author 4 Comments

LTRP Note: The Message “Bible” written by the late Eugene Peterson is widely quoted by pastors and other Christian leaders. For many years, Lighthouse Trails has tried to show that this paraphrase of God’s Word should not be used (as it so often is) as God’s Word, and in fact, is a distortion of God’s … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, The Word of God Tagged: bible, Eugene Peterson, john lanagan, KJV, salvation, the Message

Jesus Calling Devotional Bible—Putting Words in Jesus’ Mouth—And in the Bible

July 12, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails author 1 Comment

By Warren B. Smith One of the many spin-off products from Sarah Young’s best-selling book, Jesus Calling, is the Jesus Calling Devotional Bible. It is a New King James Bible filled with “messages” Young claims to have “received” from Jesus Christ. In the original introduction to her book, Jesus Calling, Young describes the nature of … [Read more…]

Posted in: JESUS CALLING, New Age movement, Spiritual Deception Tagged: "another jesus" calling, bible, deception, god's presence, god's word, jesus calling, jesus calling devotional bible, sarah young, thomas nelson, Warren B. Smith

Signs of the Times: “Activists Confess ‘Bible Ban’ Does Target ‘Faith Community'”

April 26, 2018 by Miscellaneous News Source Leave a Comment

By Bob Unruh WorldNetDaily In what could be a huge embarrassment for the online “fact-checker” Snopes, both a lawmaker and an LGBT activist have admitted a California state bill targets “pastors” and members of the “faith community” who insist a man is a man, not a woman, and vice versa. The controversy is over a … [Read more…]

Posted in: FREEDOM, Homosexuality, On Christian Faith, Persecution, Politics, Signs of the Times, The Word of God Tagged: bible, california, gay rights, Homosexuality, laws, persecution, Politics

Letter to the Editor: What is LT’s Take on “The Voice” “Bible”?

February 22, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

To Lighthouse Trails: What is “The Voice” translation of the Bible and what do you think of it? Our Comments: Our answer (from a 2007 LT article): According to an article in Christian Today, “New Bible Project for Young Generation Launched”, Thomas Nelson’s 2006 “Bible” project called The Voice is going full speed ahead. The … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Christian Publishers/Bookstores, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Spiritual Deception, The Emerging Church Tagged: bible, Brian McLaren, Christian leaders, donald miller, emergent, emerging church, Erwin McManus, lauren winner, Leonard Sweet, mysticism, paradigm shift, the voice, the voice bible, thomas nelson

University of Wisconsin Removes Gideon Bibles From Guest Rooms Following Atheist Complaint

January 18, 2014 by Miscellaneous News Source

By Heather Clark Christian News Network MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin-Extension has removed all of the Gideon Bibles from its conference center guest rooms at the urging of an atheist activist organization. The Madison, Wisconsin-based Freedom From Religion Foundation (FFRF) states that it received a complaint last November from a visitor to the … [Read more…]

Posted in: FREEDOM, On Christian Faith, Politics, Remembering Communism, Signs of the Times, The Word of God Tagged: bible, freedom, gideon bibles, university of wisconsin, Word of God

New ‘Noah’ Film Starring Russell Crowe Flooded With Controversy

December 8, 2013 by Miscellaneous News Source

By Heather Clark Christian News Network A new Hollywood epic on the life of Noah has stirred controversy among Christians, Jews and others who have pre-screened the film, as they state that the movie largely leaves out one important foundation: the Bible. Noah is the brainchild of producer Darren Aronofsky, who says that he has … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Creation/Evolution, The Word of God Tagged: bible, film, hollywood, movies, noah, noah's ark, Word of God

Food for Thought

February 26, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Roger Oakland Understand the Times, International From time to time a news article catches my attention and provides an excellent analogy for a spiritual lesson. Such was the case when I read the following headline posted by the Associated Press: “Doctors Find 350 Coins in Patient’s Belly.” [1] Here’s how the article began: French … [Read more…]

Posted in: On Christian Faith, The Word of God Tagged: bible, gospel, Roger Oakland, spiritual deception, Word of God

Letter to the Editor: Lectio Divina in South Africa Among Dutch Reformed – “Is there really a different way of reading the Word?”

November 11, 2012 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

LTRP Note: For an understanding of Lectio Divina, please refer to several links below this Letter to the Editor and our  comments. Good day, I live in South Africa and even here the Dutch Reformed church is doing the contemplative route. Some writers have even written some books on the subject in which they actually encourage … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Denominations, Contemplative Practices, Mystical Practices, The Ancient Mystics Tagged: A Time of Departing, Alice Bailey, bible, contemplative, contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, dutch reformed, god's word, lectio divina, meditation, mysticism, Ray Yungen, south africa, Thomas Merton, Word of God

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  • Rob Hoogland, Jailed Canadian Father, Continues Speaking Up Against Transitioning Operations on Children March 15, 2023
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  • “Finding the Antidote for Deception”: A Response to the Recent Lighthouse Trails Post on Calvinism
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 16, 2023 at 2:25 am

    “Finding the Antidote for Deception”: A Response to the Recent Lighthouse Trails Post on Calvinism LTRP Note: The following is a response to our recent post, “Calvinism: Changing the Meaning of Words to Promote a Theory.” By L.B.S. (Canada) To me, as a former Catholic, Calvinism is just a “protestant” form of Catholicism.  Catholicism has the pope as the final authority—Calvinism has John Calvin to define and direct the supposed ... [Read more...] The post “Finding the Antidote for Deception”: A Response to the Recent Lighthouse Trails Post on Calvinism appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Rob Hoogland, Jailed Canadian Father, Continues Speaking Up Against Transitioning Operations on Children
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 15, 2023 at 1:28 pm

    Rob Hoogland, Jailed Canadian Father, Continues Speaking Up Against Transitioning Operations on Children Lighthouse Trails has been covering the story of Canadian father Rob Hoogland since first learning about it in 2020 (see links below). Below is a recent interview coming out of Canada. Because of Canadian laws and a gag order against Mr. Hoogland publicly speaking up, you will not hear his name mentioned or his face ... [Read more...] The post Rob Hoogland, Jailed Canadian Father, Continues Speaking Up Against Transitioning Operations on Children appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Special Request for Lighthouse Trails Author, Kevin Reeves
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 12, 2023 at 7:41 pm

    Special Request for Lighthouse Trails Author, Kevin Reeves March 13th Update: Thank you to all the people who responded to this special request for Kevin Reeves through donations and also through those saying they were praying for him. Today, Kevin wrote a beautiful letter to all of us and brought us into his heart and life during this time. If you would like ... [Read more...] The post Special Request for Lighthouse Trails Author, Kevin Reeves appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Calvinism: Changing the Meaning of Words to Promote a Theory
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 11, 2023 at 1:59 pm

    Calvinism: Changing the Meaning of Words to Promote a Theory In 2018, Lighthouse Trails published Bob Kirkland’s book Calvinism: None Dare Call It Heresy. Over the last number of years, the editors at Lighthouse Trails have grown increasingly troubled and dismayed to see how Calvinism has and continues to infiltrate today’s Christian churches, ministries, and colleges. If you do not understand what Calvinism really teaches, it ... [Read more...] The post Calvinism: Changing the Meaning of Words to Promote a Theory appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “Walmart’s Exodus From Portland Draws Attention to Retail Crime and a Troubled City”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 10, 2023 at 3:05 pm

    “Walmart’s Exodus From Portland Draws Attention to Retail Crime and a Troubled City” LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. Lighthouse Trails is a research ministry and does at times post articles by secular news sources to bring to light to events happening in our world. Regardless of whether the source of our material is secular, Christian, or religious, we encourage our readers to ... [Read more...] The post “Walmart’s Exodus From Portland Draws Attention to Retail Crime and a Troubled City” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Will “Revival” in Christian Colleges Bring About a Generation of Mystics — With “Woke,” Not Biblical, Values?
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 6, 2023 at 4:41 pm

    Will “Revival” in Christian Colleges Bring About a Generation of Mystics — With “Woke,” Not Biblical, Values? “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...] The post Will “Revival” in Christian Colleges Bring About a Generation of Mystics — With “Woke,” Not Biblical, Values? appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Fighting Fear in a Fearful Day
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 3, 2023 at 2:14 pm

    Fighting Fear in a Fearful Day By Maria Kneas And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. (Deuteronomy 31:8) I know something about fighting fear because I’ve had a problem with fear all of my life. My dad was sent home ... [Read more...] The post Fighting Fear in a Fearful Day appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Lent and Contemplative – A Likely Match
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 26, 2023 at 2:21 pm

    Lent and Contemplative – A Likely Match According to one definition, Lent is: While the Bible does not give any instruction to practice or participate in Lent, many churches do. In fact, since the contemplative prayer movement has come into full swing, more and more churches are observing Lent. And, in fact, Lent is often being used as the open door to ... [Read more...] The post Lent and Contemplative – A Likely Match appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Announcing New Book Release by Warren B. Smith: EVANGULLIBLE
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 23, 2023 at 12:22 pm

    Announcing New Book Release by Warren B. Smith: <em>EVANGULLIBLE</em> 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...] The post Announcing New Book Release by Warren B. Smith: <em>EVANGULLIBLE</em> appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Asbury “Revival”—Letter to the Editor Raises Concerns About Possible Pre-Planned Exploits
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 21, 2023 at 2:38 pm

    Asbury “Revival”—Letter to the Editor Raises Concerns About Possible Pre-Planned Exploits 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...] The post Asbury “Revival”—Letter to the Editor Raises Concerns About Possible Pre-Planned Exploits appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

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