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Understanding Paul’s Appeal at Mars Hill – And How the Emerging/Progressive Interpretation Really Got It Wrong

September 6, 2022 by Lighthouse Trails author 2 Comments

By Mike Oppenheimer Editor’s Note: Today, it is common to hear the argument that since Paul quoted pagan poets in Acts 17, it’s OK for Christians to quote those who teach false doctrine. Adherents of the emerging/progressive church and contemplative spirituality have basically turned Acts 17 into a license for a free-for-all kind of “I can quote … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Ecumenism, On Christian Faith, The Emerging Church, The New Missiology, The Word of God Tagged: apostle paul, emergent church, evangelism, mike oppenheimer, progressive Christianity

Lighthouse Trails Booklets Sale – 20% Off All Booklets

April 30, 2020 by Lighthouse Trails Editors Leave a Comment

Lighthouse Trails Publishing now has 141 topical booklets, and all of them are currently on sale for 20% off. The booklets start at $1.95 each, with quantity discounts starting at 6 or more of the same title. Each booklet is 10-18 pages, 5 1/2″ x 8 1/2″ with full-color covers, high-quality gloss paper, and especially … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, Drugs/Marijuana, General Information, Health, RESOURCES, The Word of God Tagged: Bible prophecy, booklets, building faith, deception, discernment, emerging church, end-times, evangelism, god's word, mariuana, sale

Comments From Lighthouse Trails Readers on Coronavirus

April 13, 2020 by Letters to the Editor 18 Comments

LTRP Note: The following are some of the recent comments made by LT readers on the Coronavirus articles we have posted. There is a variety of persuasions in how the Coronavirus situation is looked at, but you will find some interesting and helpful insights. The restructuring of life as we know it is not about … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Coronavirus, Discernment, Health, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, On Christian Faith Tagged: coronavirus, covid-19, encouragement, end-times, evangelism, letters to the editor, pestilence, salvation, Signs of the Times, suffering

Ironside: A Missed Train for a Divine Appointment

March 1, 2020 by Lighthouse Trails author 5 Comments

By Harry IronsideFrom his book, Full Assurance: Finding Settled Peace With God For the most of my life, I have been an itinerant preacher of the Gospel, traveling often as much as thirty to forty thousand miles a year to proclaim the unsearchable riches of Christ. In all these years, I only recall two occasions … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, On Christian Faith, The Gospel, The Preaching of the Cross, The Word of God Tagged: evangelism, harry ironside, salvation, the cross, the gospel

Lighthouse Trails Announces New Release: “Witness to This Generation” by Roger Oakland

October 22, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 2 Comments

Lighthouse Trails Publishing is pleased to announce the release of Witness to This Generation—Creation Evangelism for the Last Days written by Roger Oakland. Description: There has never been a more critical time to sow the truth of the Gospel into our world. Proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ to our present generation is becoming increasingly … [Read more…]

Posted in: Creation/Evolution, Defending the Faith, Publishing News, RESOURCES Tagged: creation, evangelism, evolution, last days, Roger Oakland, salvation, witnessing

Some Thoughts Worth Considering on Pub Theology

September 24, 2018 by A Ministry in His Service 6 Comments

LTRP Note: Recently, a father called us very concerned about the growing popularity of “Pub Theology.” He asked if we had any information about it. The late Larry DeBruyn wrote the following article in 2009 and gave permission for Lighthouse Trails to post it. Since 2009, Pub Theology has indeed increased greatly in popularity, especially … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, FOR MILLENNIALS, Health, Legalism, Missions, Signs of the Times, The Emerging Church, The New Spirituality, Wesleyan Church Tagged: alcohol, beer, emerging church, evangelism, health, millennials, pub theology, wesleyan, youth

Understanding Paul’s Appeal at Mars Hill – And How the Emerging Interpretation Really Got it Wrong

April 5, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails author 5 Comments

  By Mike Oppenheimer Editors Note: Today, it is common to hear the argument that since Paul quoted pagan poets in Acts 17, it’s OK for Christians to quote those who teach false doctrine. Adherents of the emerging church and contemplative spirituality have basically turned Acts 17 into a license for a free-for-all kind of … [Read more…]

Posted in: The Emerging Church, The New Spirituality Tagged: acts 17, apostle paul, emergent, emerging church, evangelism, Mars Hill, mike oppenheimer, paganism

Don’t Be Afraid to Speak Up – A Woman Whose Friend Pulled Her From the Fire

October 6, 2017 by Letters to the Editor Leave a Comment

LTRP Note: The following story was submitted by a Lighthouse Trails reader and was written by her friend who just passed away. We are posting it as an exhortation to those who feel discouraged in trying to talk to friends, family, and church members about spiritual deception. We must pray to the Lord for courage … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Spiritual Deception, The Word of God Tagged: Catholicism, evangelism, letter to the editor

Sneak Preview: Ray Yungen’s Last Book

September 15, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails Editors Leave a Comment

As many of you know, Lighthouse Trails beloved author and co-laborer in Christ, Ray Yungen, passed away on October 16th 2016 at the age of 64 due to complications from a cancer treatment. Ray had just finished the rough draft of his book Simple Answers—Understanding the Catholic Faith: An Evangelical Primer a few months before … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Defending the Faith, On Christian Faith, Publishing News, RESOURCES, Road to Rome, The New Evangelization, The Preaching of the Cross Tagged: Catholicism, evangelicals, evangelism, mary, new release, papacy, purgatory, Ray Yungen, Road to Rome, Roman Catholicism, simple answers

Understand The Times 2016 Year End Update

December 14, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails author

From Roger Oakland Understand the Times, International Each year, during the first or second week of December, I post a year-end update for the ministry of Understand The Times and Bryce Homes. The purpose of doing this is to summarize the various tasks or projects that have been accomplished during the year we believe have … [Read more…]

Posted in: YEARS IN REVIEW Tagged: bryce homes, Calvary Chapel, evangelism, Missions, Roger Oakland, Understand the Times

History Repeating Itself? – Russia’s Putin Signs Sharing Beliefs, “Extremism,” Punishments

July 30, 2016 by Miscellaneous News Source

By Victoria Arnold Forum 18 President Putin has signed amendments imposing harsh restrictions on sharing beliefs, including where and who may share them, and increased “extremism” punishments, introduced with alleged “anti-terrorism” changes. There are widespread Russian protests against the suddenly-introduced changes, and may be a Constitutional Court challenge. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has signed into … [Read more…]

Posted in: FREEDOM, On Christian Faith, Persecution, Remembering Communism, Signs of the Times, World in Crisis Tagged: communism, evangelism, freedom, georgi vins, persecution, putin, russia, soviet union, ussr

THE MOST LOVING GIFT

September 7, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Roger Oakland Understand the Times, International Jesus Christ proclaimed these following important words: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, On Christian Faith, The Gospel, The Preaching of the Cross Tagged: evangelism, preaching, Roger Oakland, salvation, the gospel, Understand the Times, Word of God

NEW BOOKLET: Understanding Paul’s Appeal at Mars Hill – and why the emerging interpretation just doesn’t work

October 5, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails author

Understanding Paul’s Appeal at Mars Hill – and why the emerging interpretation just doesn’t work written by Mike Oppenheimer is our newest Lighthouse Trails Print Booklet. The booklet is 14 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are as much as 50% off retail.  Below is the content of the booklet. To order … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, On Christian Faith, RESOURCES, The Emerging Church, The Preaching of the Cross Tagged: emerging church, evangelism, Mars Hill, mike oppenheimer, tracts

A LETTER FROM EMILY – NEW BRYCE HOME # 18 TESTIMONY – “The Great Works of God”

May 31, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

LTRP Note: Lighthouse Trails and Understand the Times have been working together in the Bryce Homes for Widows and Children in Kenya program for two and a half years now. If you would like to donate to this mission project, you can do so at the Understand the Times website. You can also visit the Missions … [Read more…]

Posted in: BRYCE HOMES FOR WIDOWS & CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL, Missions Tagged: africa, children, evangelism, kenya, Missions, pastor achilla, poverty, Understand the Times

Remembering the Holocaust – NEW BOOKLET – The Jews: Beloved by God, Hated by Many

April 17, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails author

The Jews: Beloved by God, Hated by Many written by Tony Pearce is our newest Lighthouse Trails Print Booklet. 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 content of the booklet. To order copies of The Jews: Beloved by … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Israel, Remembering the Holocaust, RESOURCES Tagged: anti-Semitism, evangelism, Hitler, martin luther, persecution, Remembering the Holocaust, the Jews, tony pearce

Letter to Muddy Waters Author: “Have worked and lived among Canada’s First Nations and Inuit peoples for a number of years”

February 11, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails author

To Nanci Des Gerlaise (Lighthouse Trails author of Muddy Waters) from a Lighthouse Trails Reader [excerpts used with permission from writer and author] Just a little note to express my thankfulness to you for writing Muddy Waters.  I praise God for the grace He provided you in courageously writing and publishing this book. My husband and I … [Read more…]

Posted in: Canada, Native Spirituality Tagged: Canada, evangelism, first nations, gospel of jesus christ, Missions, muddy waters, nanci des gerlaise, native spirituality

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  • Lighthouse Trails 21-Year Anniversary Sale
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 28, 2023 at 1:50 pm

    Lighthouse Trails 21-Year Anniversary Sale Lighthouse Trails is 21 years old! We are ever grateful to the Lord for those who have shared our desire to contend for the faith and defend the Gospel in increasingly perilous times. As a small way to say thank you to all of you who have allowed Lighthouse Trails to be a part of ... [Read more...] The post Lighthouse Trails 21-Year Anniversary Sale appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Tony Pearce: “Is Israel Heading for Civil War?”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 28, 2023 at 1:41 pm

    Tony Pearce: “Is Israel Heading for Civil War?” LTRP Note: Tony Pearce is the author of a number of Lighthouse booklets and his book The Messiah Factor. He is the founder and director of Light for the Last Days and provides well-written, well-researched articles and materials regarding Israel and the last days. By Tony PearceLight for the Last Days Israel’s opposition has held ... [Read more...] The post Tony Pearce: “Is Israel Heading for Civil War?” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “That in Me Ye Might Have Peace”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 26, 2023 at 1:11 pm

    “That in Me Ye Might Have Peace” By Harry Ironside That in me ye might have peace. (John 16:33) How long it takes many of us to learn that peace is found in Christ alone. We seek for it everywhere else, but seek in vain, until at last, disappointed, disheartened, and distressed in soul, we come to the Lord Jesus, and lo, at ... [Read more...] The post “That in Me Ye Might Have Peace” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Exposés on Bible Projects’ Tim Mackie Reveal Emergent Beliefs on the Atonement and Promotion of the New Age Practice: Contemplative Prayer
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 24, 2023 at 1:57 pm

    Exposés on Bible Projects’ Tim Mackie Reveal Emergent Beliefs on the Atonement and Promotion of the New Age Practice: Contemplative Prayer We want to bring our readers’ attention to numerous reports presented by John Lanagan’s blog, The Word Like Fire. The reports are documented exposés on the co-founder of the highly popular Bible Project, Tim Mackie. The Bible Project began in 2014 and was created by Tim Mackie and his friend Jonathan Collins. The project consists ... [Read more...] The post Exposés on Bible Projects’ Tim Mackie Reveal Emergent Beliefs on the Atonement and Promotion of the New Age Practice: Contemplative Prayer appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Press Release From 4 Winds USA: “World Athletics (Track and Field) Drop Transgender Athletes”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 24, 2023 at 12:35 pm

    Press Release From 4 Winds USA: “World Athletics (Track and Field) Drop Transgender Athletes” LTRJ Note: The following news release from 4 Winds USA is posted for informational and research purposes. Press Release by 4 Winds USA World Athletics (Track and Field) [track and field’s governing body] has banned transgender athletes. Additionally, they decided that intersex athletes will have to keep their testosterone levels under 2.5 nanomoles for at ... [Read more...] The post Press Release From 4 Winds USA: “World Athletics (Track and Field) Drop Transgender Athletes” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “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.

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