LTRP Note: Don and Joy Veinot are the co-authors of the recently released expanded edition of A Matter of Basic Principles: The Cultish Teachings of Bill Gothard (released by Midwest Christian Outreach this past fall.) By Don and Joy VeinotMidwest Christian Outreach MCOI Note: Bill Gothard’s unique and at times, unbiblical teachings have impacted churches, … [Read more…]
Mary Danielsen, the host for the Stand Up for the Truth podcast and radio program, interviewed former political prisoner, Philip Zodhiates, who spent two and a half years in a U.S. prison. We hope you will listen to this 55-minute long interview. Here is the link: https://www.standupforthetruth.com/2023/10/philip-zodhiates-the-high-cost-of-defending-the-defenseless. Related Information: Southern Poverty Lawsuit Against Child Protectors … [Read more…]
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…]
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…]
LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. By Breccan F. ThiesWashington Examiner The American Academy of Pediatrics decided to “reaffirm” its stance on pushing child gender transition operations but ordered a “systematic review” amid a growing number of states outlawing the practice. The AAP’s Aug. 4 decision to “reaffirm” its green light for child gender transition procedures … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: Since its inception, Lighthouse Trails has included the topic of sexual abuse of children in our efforts to “bringing light to areas of darkness affecting the world and the church.” One area we have not often included is the abuse of Christian women (particularly wives) that can occur because of a misinterpretation of … [Read more…]
LTRJ Note: The following news release from 4 Winds USA is posted for informational and research purposes. By Evita Duffy-AlfonsoThe Federalist This week, Twitter sided with the censorship regime at the behest of the Transgender Movement. The platform banned reputable journalists, a sitting member of Congress, and Federalist CEO Sean Davis for factually reporting on the … [Read more…]
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…]
LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. When Lighthouse Trails posts clips of out-of-house secular or religious news stories, it is not intended to be an endorsement of the source itself. But given that Lighthouse Trails is a research ministry, we post such items to provide information on events that are … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. By Michael TennantThe New American A federal judge upheld a West Virginia law requiring student athletes to compete with other members of their biological sex, dealing a blow to both the transgender movement and the Biden administration, which had supported the lawsuit challenging the … [Read more…]
(See Year in Review 2022, Part 1 – The Chosen; see Year in Review 2022, Part 2 – Letters and Comments) The Final part of the Lighthouse Trails 2022 Year in Review lists the top 10 articles we posted this past year from guest writers and Lighthouse Trails authors. Listed in order of when they were … [Read more…]
By Darlene McCormick SanchezThe Epoch Times Time is running out for a Dallas father who asked the Texas Supreme Court to order his ex-wife to return his 10-year-old son to Texas from California, where he fears she will medically transition his son to a girl. Jeff Younger told The Epoch Times on Tuesday that he filed an emergency stay with … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: For nearly the full existence of Lighthouse Trails (20+ years), we have covered the topic of child sexual abuse and child endangerment. We have published a number of books, articles, and booklets by various authors to help bring awareness to and equip parents, grandparents, and guardians. The following article shows the continued danger … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. By Michael FoustChristian Headlines California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law that he says protects transgender-identifying children but that critics say will allow the state to take custody of out-of-state minors whose parents oppose transgender treatments. At issue is S.B. 107, which … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. Because Lighthouse Trails is a research ministry, it does use, from time to time, secular news sources to report information to our readers. This particular article is discussing the NEA (National Education Association), which has a strong and detrimental effect on America’s … [Read more…]
By Linda HarveyMission America Children embody our future hopes and dreams. But some parents are willing to deal with the devil, betting tomorrow’s dreams against today’s comfort. The bargain is suicide prevention, or so they are told. “Would you rather have a dead son or a living daughter?” asks the indoctrinated gender clinic psychologist. After all, … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. By Linda HarveyMission America There are times when many of us would really love to say, “We told you so.” Despite the mocking and scorn over the years, it turns out there actually is a “gay” agenda directed toward children– depraved and aggressive– and … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. By Tariq AhmadLibrary of Congress On January 7, 2022, Bill C-4, a federal bill that amends Canada’s Criminal Code by creating new criminal offenses related to conversion therapy, came into effect. The new offenses include knowingly causing another person to undergo conversion therapy, promoting or advertising conversion therapy, and … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes and is a follow up of two related articles we posted in 2020 (1, 2). Lighthouse Trails has been concerned about John Ortberg’s contemplative/emergent propensities for many years. In this case, our concerns extend to the protection of children in the church. Lighthouse Trails has been a … [Read more…]
LTRJ Note: Lighthouse Trails has been following and reporting on the story of Canadian father, Rob Hoogland, since early 2020 when the case came to our attention. Mr. Hoogland was put in jail this past spring for attempting to rescue his young daughter from the hands of zealous Canadian doctors who have aided Hoogland’s teen … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. By Daniel HorowitzThe Blaze “The degree of risk to be taken should never exceed that determined by the humanitarian importance of the problem to be solved by the experiment.” —Nuremberg Code Wanted: a pediatrician who actually believes in science and not child abuse. My children … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. Also see the recent related article: Boy Scouts of America Reaches $850 Million Settlement With Sex Abuse Victims. By Charlie ButtsOne News Now The long-declining Boy Scouts of America organization is watching its membership and revenue tumble even lower but a longtime critic says … [Read more…]
LTRJ Note: Lighthouse Trails author and Canadian Cree Nanci Des Gerlaise writes about the Canadian “residential schools” (whose mother grew up in one) in her apologetics biography, Muddy Waters: An Insider’s View of North American Native Spirituality. (See photo credits below.) Renée RodenReligion News Service A slew of church burnings across western Canada have left … [Read more…]
By Olivia CavallaroChristianity Daily (not affiliated with Christianity Today) Just six days ago, Kellogg’s limited edution “Together with Pride” cereal hit store shelves all over the U.S. painting them purple to signify the company’s latest collaboration with GLAAD or the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation media monitoring organization. The purple-themed breakfast cereal box comes … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. By Brandon ShowalterThe Christian Post A Canadian father who was jailed after breaking a gag order for publicly objecting to his trans-identifying teenage daughter being prescribed testosterone has been released. Robert Hoogland of British Columbia was sentenced to six additional months in … [Read more…]
LTRJ Note: Lighthouse Trails has been reporting on the story of former lesbian, now Christian Lisa Miller, who fled the U.S. ten years ago with her daughter, Isabella, to protect her from a zealous pro-LGBT Vermont legal system who sought to steal custody away from Lisa and hand it over to a non-parental ex-lesbian “spouse.” … [Read more…]
Update – 2/9/21: We have been given the following mailing address for Lisa Miller, where letters of encouragement can be sent. We hope some of our readers will write to Lisa. Lisa Miller #27502-509 DC MIAMIFEDERAL DETENTION CENTERP.O. BOX 019120MIAMI, FL 33101 As many of our readers know, Lighthouse Trails has been following the story of the … [Read more…]
I can’t help but think that Jesus weeps for those little ones who fall into the hands of child predators. I also believe Jesus weeps over the despair and hopelessness we experience as communities because of the crimes committed against our children.—Patrick Crough In September, Lighthouse Trails author Patrick Crough was awarded the Florida “State … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. For many months, Lighthouse Trails has reported on the story of Canadian father, Rob Hoogland, who has fought to save his teenage daughter from transitioning from a girl to a boy with the help of transgender activists and doctors. We warned such … [Read more…]
UPDATE: EXCLUSIVE: PARENT OF TRANSGENDER DAUGHTER NOW FACING 30 TO 45 DAYS IN JAIL FOR TELLING HIS STORY!!! If you would like to help support this courageous father’s battle, click here. LTRP Note: The following news story and video interview are posted for informational and research purposes. The interview below is from July 2020 where … [Read more…]
