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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…]

Lent and Contemplative – A Likely Match

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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…]

InterVarsity Comes Under Heat for Trying to Make a Stand Against Same-Sex Marriage – But Straddling the Fence is Hard to Do

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship has come under public heat because it recently announced they were giving an ultimatum to employees who saw nothing wrong with same-sex (homosexual) marriage. In a Charisma magazine article (we are not endorsing Charisma), the author states: InterVarsity Christian Fellowship is one of the leading campus ministries, and its publishing arm, InterVarsity … [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…]

One Year Later – No Response From Thomas Nelson on Changing Jesus Calling: Damage Control for a False Christ

One year ago, we released the booklet, Changing Jesus Calling: Damage Control for a False Christ by Warren B. Smith.To date, Thomas Nelson, the publisher for Sarah Young’s Jesus Calling has yet to publicly respond to the behind-the-scenes changing of Jesus Calling. We are reposting the article below because we continue to receive frequent phone … [Read more…]

Letter to the Editor: Looking for Good Bible Based Children’s Curriculum

To Lighthouse Trails: I am coordinator of my church’s children & youth ministries, and I am looking for solid, Bible-based children’s and youth curriculum. I would appreciate any suggestions you may have.  I am so skeptical of much of the curriculum out there now especially with so much of the emergent ideas creeping in. Thank you for any … [Read more…]

Christian Booksellers’ Implosion

By Jim Fletcher Free-lance writer for WND < img src="http://pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-d9XxhfbZ3mYSM.gif" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt="Quantcast"/>< /div> What was once a fine idea – the first five minutes someone had it 60 years ago – has become one of those classic scenes you want to look away from, but can’t. I’m speaking of the slow destruction of … [Read more…]

Letter to the Editor: Her Pastor: “Warren B. Smith Not in Communion With Holy Spirit Because of “Another Jesus” Calling” | LT: “Church Will Bear Brunt of Pastor’s Negligence”

To Lighthouse Trails: Last year I ordered at least 10 copies of “Another Jesus” Calling to give to others who had greatly enjoyed Jesus Calling or to others who have shared my concern about the book. Both of my  daughters in their mid-twenties began reading Jesus Calling a few years ago, but praise the Lord, … [Read more…]

Warren B. Smith on Radio – Regarding Thomas Nelson and Sarah Young: Whitewashing Jesus Calling

By A.S. This radio Episode with Warren B. Smith  Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 53:13 — 21.3MB) What if you are a major publisher like Thomas Nelson and you suddenly discover that your  mega best-selling book Jesus Calling was inspired by a channeled New Age book? And what if you find out … [Read more…]

WorldNetDaily: “Is hit book ‘Jesus Calling’ pushing New Age?”

By Jim Fletcher WorldNetDaily When the entity formerly known as the Christian Bookseller’s Association decided to go secular business model a couple decades ago, the inevitable diluting of doctrinally sound books began. Traditional titles, ranging from Charles Stanley to Ruth Bell Graham to Charles Spurgeon, began to share shelf space with the “Chicken Soup for … [Read more…]

Christian Bookseller to Publish Pro-Homosexual Book from Singer Jennifer Knapp

“Howard Books publishes works from many well-known Christian authors, including Dave Ramsey, Dr. Charles Stanley, and the Duggar family.” By Garrett Haley Christian News Network A Christian publishing company has generated criticism for agreeing to publish a memoir from Jennifer Knapp—a former contemporary Christian singer who now describes herself as a lesbian. Jennifer Knapp, now … [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…]

WARNING: Modern-Day “Bible” Versions Used to Promote Liberal Agenda

By Jim Fletcher WorldNetDaily “King James defends Bible from liberalism” There was so much feedback about last week’s discussion of the King James Bible anniversary that it seems like a good idea to add some further thoughts about the KJV and other various translations before venturing into other subjects. As mentioned previously, just one of the … [Read more…]

WorldNet Daily: Anonymous tipster exposes bookstore motives

by Jim Fletcher WorldNet Daily I got an interesting email last week from an employee at a bookstore chain. Previously, I had written about the state of publishing a couple times and pointed out who doesn’t have a problem offering books that … might not be good for people. “Not good” in my world means … [Read more…]

EMERGENT MANIFESTO: Emerging Church Comes Out of the Closet

Emergent Manifesto of Hope is the new release from Emersion, a publishing partnership between Baker Books and Emergent Village. The book, edited and compiled by emergent leaders Tony Jones and Doug Pagitt, is a collection of essays by various emerging church leaders. Pagitt says the book “provides a rare glimpse inside the emerging church.” This … [Read more…]