The following excerpt is from a January 5th book review by WorldNetDaily’s Jim Fletcher on Lighthouse Trails’ 2009 release, Castles in the Sand by Carolyn A. Greene. [A] believable, action-packed plot … [a] fantastic effort. “Castles in the Sand ” is definitely an eye-opener! by Jim Fletcher WorldNetDaily A WorldNetDaily Exclusive Commentary “When New Age … [Read more…]
Mark Driscoll is a name that has grown in popularity among evangelicals especially over the past few years. Somewhat known for his vulgar and crass language in public, he has been invited to speak at conferences by a wide assortment of Christian leaders–John Piper and Robert Schuller to name two. Driscoll also shared a platform this … [Read more…]
According to a post on Jonathan Falwell’s Twitter account, Saddleback contemplative-proponent Lance Witt will be joining the leadership team at Thomas Road Baptist Church. The post states: I’m excited that @lancewitt will be joining the TRBC team in January. Another hand on deck to help us reach people for Christ. The Human Resources department at … [Read more…]
by John Lanagan My Word Like Fire Castles in the Sand, by Carolyn A. Greene, looks like a novel and reads like a novel, but it is something far greater. It is a trumpet. It is intended to warn believers and non-believers about the dangers of contemplative spirituality. Perhaps, after reading this very interesting story, there … [Read more…]
The following is a list of the articles we have written on the college situation. Is yourChristian college listed here? It’s worth checking out. Also check our Contemplative College list. Biola University – January 2005 Dallas Theological Seminary – April 2005 Assemblies of God Theological Seminary – May/June 2005 Assemblies of God Theological Seminary – Article … [Read more…]
Is this another retreat centre that is turning evangelical Christians into Roman Catholics? Welcome to Urban Sanctuary – Retreat Centre Urban Sanctuary Retreat Centre is located on the campus of Taylor Seminary. Our primary focus is to listen to God’s voice and obey His commands. We minister to the body of Christ as a Center … [Read more…]
We are seeking to build a movement – hundreds of thousands, perhaps millions, of Catholic, Evangelical, and Eastern Orthodox Christians who will stand together.–Manhattan Declaration On November 20th, a document called the Manhattan Declaration was released at an event at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC. The Declaration has received wide media coverage, and as … [Read more…]
by Pastor Adam Gislason Great Adventure Ministries A good friend of mine recently emailed me and posed this question about Joel Rosenberg speaking at the Break Forth Canada Conference that is being held January 29-31, 2010 in Edmonton, Alberta: “If Rosenberg can wake thousands up at this conference, wouldn’t that be a good thing?” It’s … [Read more…]
by Mike Oppenheimer Let Us Reason Ministries Walking the labyrinth has become a popular spiritual exercise across the country and around the world. I first read of it in Leadership Magazine, a Christian publication and became a bit concerned, since looking into it further I’m definitely concerned. Labyrinths are said to been used for over … [Read more…]
Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord’s table, and of the table of devils. (I Corinthians 10:21) Why are so many Christian leaders continually appearing with personalities who claim to be Christian yet promote the heretical “new spirituality”? In January 2010, in Alberta, … [Read more…]
In these new YouTube video clips, Mike Oppenheimer (Let Us Reason Ministries) and author Ray Yungen (A Time of Departing) discuss mysticism, the emerging church, and contemplative spirituality and how they relate to God’s Word. In essence, contemplative spirituality says, “The Gospel gets in the way.” Below is part one. Click here for part two. Filmed in … [Read more…]
LTRP NOTE: According to the following news report, Focus on the Family founder, James Dobson, has stepped down from his long standing, popular radio program. Lighthouse Trails has reported on a number of occasions regarding Focus on the Family’s promotion of contemplative spirituality. The question must be asked, will Focus on the Family’s vision turn toward the … [Read more…]
In November 2004, Lighthouse Trails issued its first alert to readers on Christian colleges that are promoting contemplative spirituality. The four colleges listed in that alert were San Fransisco Theological Seminary, Biola University, Bethel University, and Lincoln Christian College and Seminary. Since then, numerous other alerts have been issued. What has become all too painfully … [Read more…]
This past spring NavPress released My First Message by Eugene Peterson. The book is meant to be a child’s first Bible. A product description of the book suggests that the contemplative practice called lectio divina is being utilized: It states: My First Message: A Devotional Bible for Kids uses the time-tested practice of lectio … [Read more…]
by Let Us Reason Ministries (Mike Oppenheimer) Walking the labyrinth has become a popular spiritual exercise across the country and around the world. I first read of it in Leadership Magazine, a Christian publication and became a bit concerned, since looking into it further I’m definitely concerned. Labyrinths are said to been used for over … [Read more…]