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Contemporary Christian Musical Artists Say: We Will Stand “United”——With New Age Sympathizer Roma Downey?

January 19, 2015 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

On January 21st, about 30 of contemporary Christian music’s most well-known singers from the last four decades will be joining New Age sympathizer and devout Roman Catholic Roma Downey for a special live online concert called “We Will Stand.” The concert is being presented by CCM United and has a motto of “One Message, Many … [Read more…]

A “Chance” Encounter with Amy Grant and Her Endorsement of Yoga

November 13, 2011 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

One Saturday afternoon a number of years ago, at a Portland, Oregon Christian bookstore, contemporary Christian music and cross-over pop-rock singer Amy Grant was scheduled to show up to meet customers at the store. Ray Yungen, author of A Time of Departing, learned about Amy’s visit to the Portland bookstore and wanted to hand deliver to her a … [Read more…]

Guest Commentary: On Behalf of Sheepdogs Everywhere
by Lighthouse Trails Editors on September 26, 2023 at 2:42 pm
Guest Commentary: On Behalf of Sheepdogs Everywhere LTRP Note: The following article, which we previously posted five years ago, is written by a long-time Lighthouse Trails reader who is a lay preacher and evangelist from Canada. He encouraged us to post this specifically on behalf of the many dedicated commentators, authors, readers, and contenders of the faith who stand for truth and are ... [Read more...] The post Guest Commentary: On Behalf of Sheepdogs Everywhere appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.
Lighthouse Trails to Send Out 21st Mailing to Christian Pastors and Leaders
by Lighthouse Trails Editors on September 20, 2023 at 1:32 pm
Lighthouse Trails to Send Out 21st Mailing to Christian Pastors and Leaders Since 2016, Lighthouse Trails has been sending out topical booklets (usually three times a year) to a growing list of pastors and Christian leaders. This week, Lighthouse Trails will be sending out our second mailing of 2023 to Christian leaders & pastors. Our current list has nearly 1100 names. If you would like your pastor ... [Read more...] The post Lighthouse Trails to Send Out 21st Mailing to Christian Pastors and Leaders appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.
Letter to the Editor: God Protected My Family From Bill Gothard’s Damaging Teachings
by Letters to the Editor on September 20, 2023 at 4:02 am
Letter to the Editor: God Protected My Family From Bill Gothard’s Damaging Teachings LTRP Note: The following letter to the editor is in response to an article Lighthouse Trails posted in June of this year titled “A Look at Shiny Happy People and What the Church Can Learn.” It also comes on the heels of the release of a new edition of a book published by Midwest Christian Outreach ... [Read more...] The post Letter to the Editor: God Protected My Family From Bill Gothard’s Damaging Teachings appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.
Meditation’s Role in the End of the Age
by Lighthouse Trails Editors on September 18, 2023 at 12:20 pm
Meditation’s Role in the End of the Age By Ray Yungen Throughout my Christian life I have periodically heard fellow Christians suggest we are in the last days. Often these comments were initiated from current cases of violent crimes, sexual perversions, war, or natural disasters. Since I knew history had repeatedly encountered these calamities, such predictions of Christ’s imminent return rang hollow. However, ... [Read more...] The post Meditation’s Role in the End of the Age appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.
Southern Poverty Lawsuit Against Child Protectors Could Set Precedent for Normalizing Adult-Child Sex
by Lighthouse Trails Editors on September 14, 2023 at 4:18 pm
Southern Poverty Lawsuit Against Child Protectors Could Set Precedent for Normalizing Adult-Child Sex 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...] The post Southern Poverty Lawsuit Against Child Protectors Could Set Precedent for Normalizing Adult-Child Sex appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.
“Victory: Canadian Father Rob Hoogland Set Free by Appeals Court After Conviction for Breaking ‘Gag Order’ on daughter’s ‘Transgender’ Medical Treatments”
by Miscellaneous News Source on September 14, 2023 at 1:16 pm
“Victory: Canadian Father Rob Hoogland Set Free by Appeals Court After Conviction for Breaking ‘Gag Order’ on daughter’s ‘Transgender’ Medical Treatments” LTRP Note: Lighthouse Trails has been covering the story of Canadian father, Rob Hoogland, who has been persecuted by the Canadian government for refusing to call his daughter a boy. The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. It is a follow up to other stories about Mr. Hoogland that Lighthouse Trails ... [Read more...] The post “Victory: Canadian Father Rob Hoogland Set Free by Appeals Court After Conviction for Breaking ‘Gag Order’ on daughter’s ‘Transgender’ Medical Treatments” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.
“California Passes Bill Requiring Parents to Affirm Kids’ Gender ‘Transitions’” Or They Could Lose Custody
by Lighthouse Trails Editors on September 12, 2023 at 11:08 am
“California Passes Bill Requiring Parents to Affirm Kids’ Gender ‘Transitions’” Or They Could Lose Custody 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...] The post “California Passes Bill Requiring Parents to Affirm Kids’ Gender ‘Transitions’” Or They Could Lose Custody appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.
NYT: “Sarah Young, 77, Dies; Created an Empire Around a Christian Devotional”
by Miscellaneous News Source on September 12, 2023 at 3:52 am
NYT: “Sarah Young, 77, Dies; Created an Empire Around a Christian Devotional” 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...] The post NYT: “Sarah Young, 77, Dies; Created an Empire Around a Christian Devotional” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.
Christianity Today Now Promoting AI Sermons
by Lighthouse Trails Editors on September 10, 2023 at 3:30 am
<em>Christianity Today</em> Now Promoting AI Sermons LTRP Note: The following is posted for information and research purposes. By Bob UnruhWND News Center “Why?” An editorial at Not the Bee is reporting that Christianity Today has begun promoting pastors “that use AI for sermons” and is asking the obvious question, “Why?” The magazine, which actually was begun by Billy Graham but has changed significantly ... [Read more...] The post <em>Christianity Today</em> Now Promoting AI Sermons appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.
Letter to the Editor From Two Women: What Are We Doing Wrong?
by Letters to the Editor on September 4, 2023 at 4:53 pm
Letter to the Editor From Two Women: What Are We Doing Wrong? Dear Lighthouse Trails: This note is actually from two people—my friend Elizabeth and myself (Ann). Judy and I have known one another for 12 years—we met at a Bible study in my home. She still lives in ___________ and I’m now in ________, and we meet once a week for a Zoom prayer. Even though ... [Read more...] The post Letter to the Editor From Two Women: What Are We Doing Wrong? appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

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