To Lighthouse Trails: Hello there, I am hoping you can provide some assistance with this question I have. With the influx of the heresies that are being introduced into the church, how am I supposed to go about finding a church that’s not being infiltrated. I keep looking for churches where I have recently moved … [Read more…]
By A.R. Over the past month, God has opened my eyes to see just how deceived I have been when it comes to what I read, what I listen to, and who I go to for Godly wisdom. As a Christian, my greatest desire is to be a true disciple of Jesus Christ, the REAL … [Read more…]
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…]
Dear Lighthouse Trails: This subject has been written on my heart for several months now because I have been volunteering as a leader in [Rick Warren’s] Celebrate Recovery and involved in this program for almost three years. I have been waiting for God to lead me away from this group on His time, and this … [Read more…]
Hello Lighthouse Trails: The church I used to attend is now fully immersed in the new culture that has swept thru the churches over the last decade. With constant references to and quotes from the likes of Nouwen, Merton, Augustine, Ignatius of Loyola, Campolo, Keller, Eldredge, Yancy, along with small groups that once were Bible studies, but are … [Read more…]
Dear Lighthouse Trails: When you announced that Warren Smith was writing a book exposing the “Jesus” of Jesus Calling, I wrote you a friendly, but critical, e-mail in which I accused you of rushing to judgment and too hastily condemning the book. My wife, who is generally very discerning, has used Jesus Calling extensively in … [Read more…]
Dear Lighthouse Trails: [I] wanted to share with you some thoughts about all that is happening in the “Christian” world these days. To say the least, it is heart rending to see what is being allowed in the churches, “Bible” institutes, seminaries, what have you. First of all, I want to encourage you in the … [Read more…]
Dear Friends, Thank you for the Lighthouse Trails Research Journal – International, which I received within a few days of my order to you. It was ordered on 20 November and I received it on 29th November — just 9 days later. I think that is a remarkable service. It has been a true joy … [Read more…]
Dear Lighthouse Trails: I have been following Lighthouse Trails since 2003, I believe, when you were still in Silverton Oregon so I should be more aware than I have found myself recently. I was struggling with some very ugly memories from my childhood, and my pastor’s wife asked if she could pray with me. In … [Read more…]
Good Morning to you: I just have to say how thrilled I was to open Lighthouse Trails yesterday and read the blog about Warren B. Smith’s upcoming book. God’s timing is always perfect. Now, please indulge me a few moments to explain. I had first heard about Sarah Young’s book in my church; a somewhat … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: We have taken extra precautions with this Letter to the Editor to preserve the identity of this writer per his request. We post this with his permission. Dear Lighthouse Trails: Over the last few years, your mailings, blog, and books have been a steady and consistent voice while I have disentangled myself from … [Read more…]
Dear Lighthouse Trails Staff/Editors: Thank you for your sound, accurate and helpful articles that expose the true nature of contemplative prayer. I appreciate your respectful and thorough responses of the questions submitted by various writers/inquirers. I believe the idea still holds true today that a child in a classroom raising her/his hand to ask a … [Read more…]
Dear Lighthouse Trails: I came across your website today after my morning prayer session. I just wanted to say that I agree with the message of your team in how the final apostasy will come about. And rather than it be a Christians fighting the big bad Muslims, it will be some Christians unknowingly joining in … [Read more…]
Dear Lighthouse Trails: This is in response to your lead article on March 19, 2012: HOW LIGHTHOUSE TRAILS BEGAN – Part One: “It was a dark and stormy night.” You don’t know us, as our ministry is not as well publicized as yours, but we identify with your work and calling. We depend on you … [Read more…]
We received the following letter this week and would like to share it with you for your encouragement. We have changed or omitted certain things to protect the privacy of this Lighthouse Trails reader: Dear Lighthouse Trails: I thought you might be interested – you might remember that a couple of weeks ago, you sent … [Read more…]