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NYT: “Sarah Young, 77, Dies; Created an Empire Around a Christian Devotional”

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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…]

Letter to the Editor: Why is Hannah Hurnard on the Directory of Authors List?

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Today, we received a question from a reader regarding the second edition of Chris Lawson’s A Directory of Authors (Three NOT Recommended Lists) booklet, which we released last week. In that booklet is the name Hannah Hurnard, the author of the Christian classic, Hinds Feet on High Places, a beloved allegorical story of redemption. Unfortunately, … [Read more…]

New Lighthouse Trails Book Release: A Christian Perspective on the Social Justice Movement

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Lighthouse Trails Publishing is pleased to announce the release of A Christian Perspective on the Social Justice Movement: 15 Essays by Some of Today’s Discerning Voices. The book is co-authored by Roger Oakland, Mike Oppenheimer, Carl Teichrib, Bill Randles, David Dombrowski, Mary Danielsen, Berit Kjos, Manning Johnson, Linda Harvey, and the Editors at Lighthouse Trails. … [Read more…]

Lighthouse Trails 19th Anniversary! – Reader Appreciation 2-Day Storewide Sale

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Note: This sale notice is in lieu of our regular e-newsletter that is e-mailed out 1-2 times a month. Check out our e-newsletter archives. Lighthouse Trails is 19 years old! It was March of 2002 when Lighthouse Trails officially began. Six months later, we published our first book, A Time of Departing by Ray Yungen. We are grateful … [Read more…]

“Amazon Quietly Bans Books Containing Undefined ‘Hate Speech’”

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By Petr SvabThe Epoch Times Amazon has adopted a rule against books that contain anything the company labels as “hate speech.” It appears there was no announcement of the new rule. It was only noticed by media after the online retailer recently banned a book that criticizes transgender ideology. It isn’t clear what Amazon means by … [Read more…]

Four Ways to Guard Your Children Against Immorality and the Occult

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By Berit Kjos (From Berit’s book How to Protect Your Child From the New Age & Spiritual Deception) When children from nine years of age upward are led to believe that [contemporary teen novels] reflect how most people live, then their conduct will certainly be influenced. . . . If more acceptable conduct is desired … [Read more…]

Help Get Lighthouse Trails Books into Local U.S. Libraries At No Cost to You Before Government Restrictions Occur

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Lighthouse Trails books are now in hundreds of libraries across the U.S., and if you would like to get some of our titles into your own local library, it’s easy and doesn’t cost you anything. Just call or visit your library, give the librarian the title, author, and publisher (Lighthouse Trails Publishing) of any title … [Read more…]

Letter to the Editor: Husband Brought Home This Contemplative Book From Conference – “The Spiritual Formation of Leaders”

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Dear Lighthouse Trails, I want to thank you again and possibly alert you on another author you should watch. Recently, my husband went to a pastor’s conference and brought a book back home titled The Spiritual Formation of Leaders by Chuck Miller, Ed. D. Immediately I saw the title, the bells went of in my head, … [Read more…]

Dear Ladies—Are You a Discerning One or a Deceived One?

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By Lois Putnam “Yet Another One—An Undiscerning Believer—Is Being Deceived!” Not long ago a dear friend wrote me an e-mail that she titled: “Yet Another One.”  In her note she wrote that a former pastor’s wife had just messaged many on Facebook touting “Jesus Calling.”   Now this seasoned pastor’s wife seemed to have absolutely no … [Read more…]

Ask Your Local Library to Bring in Copies of Lighthouse Trails Books

Many of our readers may not realize that Lighthouse Trails Publishing has numerous different wholesale outlets (SpringArbor, CBD, Anchor, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc.*) where our books can be purchased. One of those outlets is Baker and Taylor. Baker and Taylor is the main distributor that services libraries across the United States. Since Lighthouse Trails began fifteen … [Read more…]

‘Increasingly Aggressive’ Atheists Target Children in New Evolution-Promoting Book

By Garrett Haley Christian News Network An evolution-propagandizing illustrated children’s book is drawing praise from the secular community and currently ranks as a best seller on Amazon.com. “Annabelle & Aiden: The Story Of Life” is a 26-page children’s book that was published last month. Advertised as an “inspirational storybook” that will help kids “gain a … [Read more…]

Fletcher: “Christian Publishing Full of Rotten Fruit”

By Jim Fletcher WorldNetDaily Although few talk about it publicly, I continue to be astonished by the rotten fruit in the Christian book publishing industry. I feel almost forced to say this at the outset: There are still good publishers. There are still good authors. There is still some good material being produced. It’s just … [Read more…]

Letter to the Editor: Is There a Cheaper Way to Get Lighthouse Trails Materials Shipped Overseas?

Dear Lighthouse Trails: I love Lighthouse Trails and have bought quite a few books from you in the past. However postage to Australia is a big problem for me. I just made out an order for 3 books and 20 Tracts and it came to $78= (That hurt, but it was good value!) Then I … [Read more…]

Washington Post: “Rick Warren’s Weight-Loss Plan Named Christian Book of the Year”

LTRP Note: Posted for research and informational purposes only and not as an endorsement of the content. By Ron Charles The Washington Post Earth’s loss is heaven’s gain. Bestselling pastor Rick Warren won the Christian Book of the Year Award Tuesday night for his weight-loss book, “The Daniel Plan: 40 Days to a Healthier Life,” … [Read more…]

Have Your Library Bring Lighthouse Trails Books to Your Local Library—FOR FREE!

Many of our readers may not realize that Lighthouse Trails Publishing has numerous different outlets (SpringArbor, CBD, Anchor, Amazon, Barnes and Noble, etc.*) where our books can be purchased. One of those outlets is Baker and Taylor. Baker and Taylor is the main distributor that services libraries across the United States. Since Lighthouse Trails began … [Read more…]

Letter to the Editor: Do You Have a List of Good Books or Authors?

To Lighthouse Trails: My wife likes to read “inspirational” books. She was recently given a copy of Jesus Calling. I told her that it was not scriptural (which didn’t go over well. She hates hearing anything negative, no matter what the subject is). At any rate, she finally threw the book away.  Now she wants … [Read more…]

Reading Jesus Calling and Other Books – “Just Killing Time”

To Lighthouse Trails: I just received my “Another Jesus” Calling order.  Already started reading, and it seems absurd that believers would be duped into believing and spending precious time in such a book as Jesus Calling. Before I closed [my store] and retired, I had MANY requests for Jesus Calling, and from the start, I was … [Read more…]

NEW BOOKLET: Popular Books That Introduce Children to the Occult and 5 Steps You Can Take to Protect Your Kids

Popular Books That Introduce Children to the Occult and 5 Steps You Can Take to Protect Your Kids written by Berit Kjos is our newest Lighthouse Trails Print Booklet Tract. The booklet tract is 14 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are as much as 50% off retail.  Below is the … [Read more…]