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Moody Bible Institute

Letter to the Editor: Continuing Concern About Moody Bible Institute

August 12, 2019 by Letters to the Editor 8 Comments

LTRP Note: When we received the following note this past week from a reader, we were reminded again about Moody Bible Institute and some of its professors. Moody, which claims to be a Bible-based learning institution, has an obligation to its donors and students to not veer from biblical truth and to make sure the … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Colleges, Ecumenism, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Spiritual Deception Tagged: bryan litfin, contemplative prayer, Ecumenism, father robert barron, john armstrong, mbi, Moody Bible Institute, Roman Catholicism

Lighthouse Trails 2018 YEAR IN REVIEW – Final Part – Top 10 In-House Stories

December 31, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails Editors Leave a Comment

See also Part 1, Part 2,  Part 3 and Part 4 of our 2018 Year in Review. The following are the 10 top stories for 2018 written by the editors at Lighthouse Trails. Listed in order of date posted. 1. Moody Bible Institute—Trying to Hold on to a Biblical Heritage While Riding the Wave of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Spirituality, Priscilla Shirer, Transgenderism, Transgenderism, YEARS IN REVIEW Tagged: anti-Semitism, Bible Study Fellowship, BSF, contemplative prayer, Ecumenism, focus on the family, francis chan, jewish people, kenneth copeland, Missions, Moody Bible Institute, new missiology, priscilla shirer, Roman Catholicism, sexual abuse, tony palmer, transgenderism, YWAM

Moody Bible Institute—Trying to Hold on to a Biblical Heritage While Riding the Wave of the Emerging Church

January 30, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 11 Comments

Several years ago, Rick Warren said something that still haunts us—leaders of the new purpose-driven, emergent “Christianity” will have to wait until resisters either leave or die before the plan can be fully implemented.1  In other words, they are going to eventually accomplish what they are trying to do—revamp Christianity into a “new” spirituality that … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Colleges, Defending the Faith, Spiritual Deception, The Emerging Church, The New Spirituality Tagged: Christian colleges, Contemplative Spirituality, d.l. moody, emerging church, Leonard Sweet, moody, Moody Bible Institute, purpose driven, quantum spirituality, Ray Yungen, resisters, Rick Warren, the tides of change, Warren B. Smith

Broken Twig Blog Back Online with “An Open Letter to The Board” – More Questions Than Answers to Moody Leadership

January 22, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 1 Comment

The Moody alumni website The Broken Twig is back online with “An Open Letter to the Board.” The Broken Twig had taken itself offline after the recent resignation of now-former Moody president Paul Nyquist. But after apparently realizing that Moody was still in denial about the problems going on there, The Broken Twig blog returned. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Colleges, Contemplative Spirituality, The Emerging Church Tagged: contemplative colleges, contemplative prayer, emergent church, erwin lutzer, greg thornton, mbi, Moody Bible Institute, moody church

A Note About MBI Alumni Website – The Broken Twig

January 16, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

A Note From Lighthouse Trails: Shortly after we sent out our January 15th Lighthouse Trails E-newsletter, we discovered that a link we provided to an article about Moody Bible Institute was no longer working. We learned that the website called The Broken Twig (which we believe was created by some Moody alumni) had been taken … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Colleges Tagged: Contemplative Spirituality, emergent, mbi, moody, Moody Bible Institute, spiritual deception, the broken twig

What Would D. L. Moody Say Today to Moody Bible Institute About Mingling Truth and Error?

January 11, 2018 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 1 Comment

By Dwight L. Moody I do not see how any Christian, most of all a Christian minister, can go into these secret lodges with unbelievers. They say they can have more influence for good, but I say that they can have more influence for good by staying out of them and reproving their evil deeds. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Colleges, Defending the Faith, Discernment Tagged: apostasy, d.l. moody, discernment, dwight moody, moody, Moody Bible Institute

Moody’s Enrollment Plummets Due to Leadership’s Moral Failings and Liberal Leanings

January 11, 2018 by Miscellaneous News Source Leave a Comment

LTRP Note: Lighthouse Trails has been reporting on and challenging Moody Bible Institute for several years because they have been progressively promoting and turning to contemplative spirituality via Spiritual Formation programs. And yet, in our dealings with them, they have always denied doing this. As we have pointed out so many times, once a school … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Colleges, Defending the Faith Tagged: drinking, gambling, liberalism, moody, Moody Bible Institute, nyquist

Letter to the Editor: Concerns About Erwin Lutzer

August 4, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

LTRP Note: Christian leaders are giving a pass to Roman Catholicism and the Jesuits. After reading this letter to the editor, we cannot help but wonder how many other Christian leaders have attended Jesuit schools and could this be a reason so many of them are accepting of contemplative spirituality and Catholicism in general? One … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Churches, Contemplative Spirituality, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Road to Rome Tagged: billy graham, contemplative, dallas seminary, erwin lutzer, jesuits, letter to the editor, Moody Bible Institute, moody church, Roman Catholicism

2014 LIGHTHOUSE TRAILS YEAR IN REVIEW—Part 3: Top 10 Articles on Christian Colleges

December 31, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails Editors Leave a Comment

1. Faith Baptist Bible College & Seminary “Crossed Off” “Good” College List – Hopefully Temporarily 2. “Christian Palestinianism” & Emergents Lynn Hybels and Jim Wallis Come to Multnomah University For “Justice” Conference 3.Liberty University Offering Yoga Classes . . . AGAIN! 4. Liberty University Hires Open Homosexual Advocate to Choreograph ‘Mary Poppins’ Production 5. Baylor … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Colleges, YEARS IN REVIEW Tagged: baylor university, christian palestinianism, Jim Wallis, Liberty University, lynn hybels, Moody Bible Institute, multnomah, social justice, texas christian, Yoga

Letter to the Editor: There is No Doubt That Moody Has Gone Contemplative – This Year’s Radio Programs Proves It.

December 20, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

LTRP Note: Lighthouse Trails first brought up the issue of Moody Bible Institute (and Moody Radio) heading in the contemplative direction over eight years ago (see links below). At one point, Moody issued a statement titled “Moody Responds to Lighthouse Trails,” denying our claims. That statement remained on their website for over 5 years. We … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Organizations, Lectio Divina, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Methodists Tagged: contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, dwight l. moody, harry a. ironside, james bryan smith, lectio divina, mbi, methodists, midday connection, moody bible, Moody Bible Institute, moody church, Richard Foster, spiritual formation

Lighthouse Trails 2013 YEAR IN REVIEW – Part 4 – Top 7 Stories on Christian Colleges in 2013

December 28, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Lighthouse Trails has been tracking the Christian college and seminary scene for over a decade. We have developed a growing list of Christian schools that are promoting Spiritual Formation (which is the avenue through which contemplative and emerging spirituality enters). Below are the top 7 news stories related to Christian colleges that we have written … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Colleges, YEARS IN REVIEW Tagged: 2013, atheists, Biola, Christian colleges, cornerstone university, emerging church, indian bible college, letourneau, Moody Bible Institute, YEAR IN REVIEW

Letter to the Editor: Where Can My College-Age Child Receive a Four-Year Degree?

December 20, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Dear Lighthouse Trails: We appreciate your attention to the wayward teaching at many Christian schools, but have a serious question. The list of non-contemplative schools is mostly Bible colleges. What would you suggest to a student who is not going into full-time ministry, is looking for a liberal arts or sciences degree, and quite frankly, … [Read more…]

Posted in: CHILDREN AT RISK!, Contemplative Colleges, Contemplative Practices, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Tagged: bob jones university, Christian colleges, contemplative prayer, corban university, emerging church, Moody Bible Institute, spiritual deception, spiritual formation, wheaton college

Embracing Contemplative Shows Ill Effects at Moody Bible Institute in Ecumenical “Road to Rome” Event

December 14, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

For over seven years now, Lighthouse Trails has followed Moody Bible Institute’s continued promotion of contemplative spirituality. Although the organization has denied that they are promoting contemplative, the evidence has consistently existed. Those who have a good understanding of contemplative spirituality are aware of the inevitable outcome for followers of contemplative. This outcome is a change in … [Read more…]

Posted in: CHILDREN AT RISK!, Conference Alerts, Contemplative Colleges, Ecumenism, Education, Interspirituality, Road to Rome, Spiritual Formation, The Emerging Church Tagged: Catholicism, Christian colleges, Christian leaders, contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, desert fathers, emerging church, Interspirituality, moody, Moody Bible Institute, panentheism, Ray Yungen, Roman Catholicism, The Emerging Church, Thomas Merton

Moody’s Pastors’ Conference Teaching Lectio Divina This Week – And Seven Years of Warning by Lighthouse Trails Go Unheeded

May 22, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

On May 20-23, Moody Bible Institute held its annual Pastors’ Conference (this year called re|Focus). Keynote speakers included Alistair Begg, Voddie Bauchman, Michael Easley (former Moody Bible Institute president) and a number of other evangelical pastors and speakers. On Tuesday, during one of the breakout sessions, Peter Spychalla, Director of Prayer Ministries, East White Oak Bible Church in Illinois … [Read more…]

Posted in: Christian Organizations, Contemplative Colleges, Contemplative Organizations, Contemplative Spirituality, Lectio Divina, Mystical Practices Tagged: Brian McLaren, Catholicism, contemplative, contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, deception, emerging church, erwin lutzer, Henri Nouwen, Interspirituality, larry crabb, lectio divina, mbi, meditation, moody, Moody Bible Institute, moody radio, mysticism, New Age, new spirituality, panentheism, Ray Yungen, Roger Oakland, spiritual formation, Thomas Merton

“Spiritual Disciplines Handbook” – Christian Organizations, Seminaries, and Ministry Leaders Incorporate This Mystical Primer into Christian Education

July 2, 2012 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Spiritual Disciplines Handbook: Practices That Transform Us by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun is a primer on contemplative mysticism, bursting with contemplative meditation instruction along with references and quotes by some of the movement’s most prolific mystics on the scene today. It’s a book one might expect to find on the shelves of a Catholic monastery, a New Age … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Christian Organizations, Christian Publishers/Bookstores, Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality, InterVarsity Press, Mystical Practices, Nazarene Church, pantheism & panentheism, Rick Warren, Saddleback, Spiritual Formation, Wesleyan Church, Willow Creek/Hybels Tagged: adele ahlberg calhoun, Biola, biola university, Brian McLaren, Catholicism, Christian colleges, Christian leaders, contemplative, contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, emerging church, Henri Nouwen, Interspirituality, intervarsity, intervarsity christian fellowship, intervarsity press, meditation, Moody Bible Institute, mops, mysticism, nazarene unversity, New Age, panentheism, Ray Yungen, Richard Foster, Rick Warren, Roger Oakland, Saddleback, spiritual disciplines handbook, spiritual formation, Talbot, Thomas Merton, wesleyan

The Moody Church of Chicago Welcomes Contemplative Advocate Larry Crabb As Guest Speaker

March 10, 2012 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

The Moody Church in Chicago Illinois has an impressive history. It was named after its founding pastor, the famous Dwight L. Moody. It’s been through a number of pastors and buildings since the early 1800s, and if Dwight Moody were here this coming Sunday to listen to the guest speaker, we think he might find himself shocked … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality, Spiritual Formation Tagged: basil pennington, centering prayer, chicago, contemplative, contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, dwight l. moody, erwin lutzer, Henri Nouwen, larry crabb, mbi, meditation, moody, Moody Bible Institute, moody radio, mysticism, Ray Yungen, richard rohr, sacred companions, spiritual formation, the moody church, the papa prayer, Thomas Merton

Moody Publishers Release Prayers for Today: A Yearlong Journey of Contemplative Prayer

December 13, 2011 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Dear Lighthouse Trails: I am a former student of MBI.  My wife and I graduated from the school.  I recently came across a publication from MBI [Moody Bible Institute]  titled “Today in the Word.”  On the back page they advertise a book recently published by Moody Publishers titled “Prayers for Today – A Yearlong Journey of … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Christian Publishers/Bookstores, Contemplative Spirituality, The Ancient Mystics Tagged: contemplative, contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, kurt bjorklund, mbi, meditation, moody, moody bible, Moody Bible Institute, moody publishers, moody radio, mysticism

Focus on the Family’s Adventures of Odyssey Has “Eugene” Going to a Monastery – Moody Radio Broadcasts Program

November 23, 2011 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Dear Lighthouse: Thank you for that article from Dave Dombrowski on Sounding the Trumpet. I had my radio on KMBI (Moody) and they had Eugene [from Focus on the Family’s Adventure’s in Odyssey] going to a monastery to experience “silence.” I have heard this episode in the past. It is episode # 366. http://www.odysseyscoop.com/episodes/Episodes_1996.htm#AIO366 Sincerely, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Practices, Spiritual Formation Tagged: adventures in odyssey, Catholicism, focus on the family, mbi, monasteries, moody, Moody Bible Institute, moody radio, silence, solitude, spiritual disciplines, spiritual formation

An Epidemic of Apostasy – Christian Seminaries Must Incorporate “Spiritual Formation” to Become Accredited

November 15, 2011 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Spiritual Formation: A movement that has provided a platform and a channel through which contemplative prayer is entering the church. Find spiritual formation being used, and in nearly every case, you will find contemplative spirituality and its “pioneers” such as Richard Foster, Dallas Willard, and Henri Nouwen. Spiritual Formation is based on “spiritual disciplines” that … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Colleges, Contemplative Spirituality, Spiritual Formation Tagged: Biola, biola university, contemplative, contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, emerging church, Henri Nouwen, mbi, meditation, moody, Moody Bible Institute, moody radio, mysticism, panentheism, Ray Yungen, spiritual formation, Talbot

WHERE WILL YOU SEND YOUR CHILD TO COLLEGE THIS FALL? BETTER THINK TWICE

September 21, 2009 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

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…]

Posted in: Contemplative Colleges, Nazarene Church Tagged: Biola, Christian colleges, Contemplative Spirituality, Moody Bible Institute, Nazarene, Southern Baptist, spiritual formation

Keri Wyatt Kent Continues Leading Women Toward Contemplative – Moody Bible Institute Helps

February 12, 2009 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Keri Wyatt Kent is a popular speaker who has been promoted by many evangelical groups such as Moody Bible Institute who interviewed her and promoted her work) and MOPS (Mothers of PreSchoolers). Unfortunately, she is a strong proponent of contemplative spirituality. In March of 2007, Lighthouse Trails wrote a book review of Wyatt Kent’s book, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Colleges Tagged: moody, Moody Bible Institute, moody radio

Confusion Over Moody’s Pastors Conference – Concern Over Contemplative Promotion

December 27, 2008 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Soul Care is a “publishing and ministry vision” that promotes contemplative spirituality. Last week, under their events page, it gave information on Moody Bible Institute’s 2009 Pastors Conference, showing that one of the break out sessions would be presented by Soul Care (click here to view. Lighthouse Trails contacted Moody to inquire about this session. … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Colleges, Saddleback Tagged: moody, Moody Bible Institute, moody radio

Moody Bible Institute Looks for New President

August 1, 2008 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

According to a statement on Moody Bible Institute’s website, the school is looking for a new president. Michael Easley resigned from the position in May 2008. The statement reads, in part: The Board of Trustees is committed to this task and excited about finding the person we believe God has already chosen to be our … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Colleges Tagged: moody, Moody Bible Institute, moody radio

Moody Bible Institute Favors Mystic Henri Nouwen

January 12, 2008 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Leaders at Moody Bible Institute have adamantly insisted they do not promote or endorse contemplative spirituality. And in spite of repeated promotion of contemplatives, such as Larry Crabb, Dallas Willard, Keri Wyatt Kent, and Richard Foster, they have publicly stated they are against contemplative. Lighthouse Trails offered on more than one occasion to send faculty … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Colleges Tagged: moody, Moody Bible Institute, moody radio

Moody Bible Institute Recommends Richard Foster’s Meditation! – Lighthouse Trails Challenges MBI

November 8, 2007 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

In the August 7, 2007 edition of Moody Bible Institute publication Today in the Word, MBI professor Dr. Winfred O. Neely tells readers that “deep and prolonged thinking about the Lord’s word, person, and work is biblical.” While he states that eastern style meditation is wrong and dangerous, he brings terrible confusion to the matter … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Denominations Tagged: moody, Moody Bible Institute, moody radio

Moody Bible Institute Responds to Lighthouse Trails

September 17, 2007 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Over the past year, Lighthouse Trails has written articles regarding Moody Bible Institute’s move toward contemplative. Today, Moody’s public relations person, Lindsay Crystal, telephoned Lighthouse Trails and said that they were sending us an email and posting a more detailed version of that email on their website in their News section. Their online email may … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Denominations Tagged: moody, Moody Bible Institute, moody radio

Young Christian Woman Withdraws from Moody Bible Institute Because of Contemplative Promotion

August 30, 2007 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Lighthouse Trails has been contacted by the family of a young Christian woman who was enrolled at Moody Bible Institute, where she hoped to obtain her nearly-reached degree. This week the young woman learned that the college (and at least one of the classes she was registered for) was promoting contemplative spirituality. Upon learning this, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Colleges Tagged: mbi, moody, Moody Bible Institute, moody radio

Pastors Beware – Retreat Network Offers Contemplative Authors

July 2, 2007 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

The Pastors Retreat Network, founded in 1997, “offers five-day retreats to pastors and pastor couples.” On the website, it states: “Scripture reading and meditation are at the heart of the experience.” According to the ministry’s Recommended Book list, this experience being offered to pastors and their wives is going to be mystical and similar to … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Denominations Tagged: mbi, moody, Moody Bible Institute, moody radio

Moody Bible Institute – What Ever Happened?

September 14, 2006 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Moody Bible Institute has been around for a very long time and has enjoyed a respected reputation in the Christian community at large. Their mission statement admirably says they exist “to equip and motivate people to advance the cause of Christ through ministries that educate, edify and evangelize.” However, as with so many Christian colleges … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Denominations Tagged: mbi, moody, Moody Bible Institute, moody radio

Trusted Evangelical Leaders Endorse The Papa Prayer by Larry Crabb!

September 9, 2006 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Lutzer, Falwell, and Kennedy Endorse Contemplative Promoting Book Trusted Christian leaders, ones many would never suspect, have endorsed a book by contemplative proponent Larry Crabb, a “spiritual director” for the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC) and a popular Christian author. Three pages of endorsements inside the book have several obvious names: Brian McLaren, Tony … [Read more…]

Posted in: Contemplative Denominations Tagged: mbi, moody, Moody Bible Institute, moody radio

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  • “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.

  • Will “Revival” in Christian Colleges Bring About a Generation of Mystics — With “Woke,” Not Biblical, Values?
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 6, 2023 at 4:41 pm

    Will “Revival” in Christian Colleges Bring About a Generation of Mystics — With “Woke,” Not Biblical, Values? “The Christian of the future will be a mystic or he will be nothing.”—mystic Karl Rahner With the Asbury “revival” spreading into various other colleges and universities (and even churches), and with so much talk about revival today, one question that needs to be asked is, what kind of Christian will the majority of today’s ... [Read more...] The post Will “Revival” in Christian Colleges Bring About a Generation of Mystics — With “Woke,” Not Biblical, Values? appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Fighting Fear in a Fearful Day
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 3, 2023 at 2:14 pm

    Fighting Fear in a Fearful Day By Maria Kneas And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. (Deuteronomy 31:8) I know something about fighting fear because I’ve had a problem with fear all of my life. My dad was sent home ... [Read more...] The post Fighting Fear in a Fearful Day appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Lent and Contemplative – A Likely Match
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 26, 2023 at 2:21 pm

    Lent and Contemplative – A Likely Match 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...] The post Lent and Contemplative – A Likely Match appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Announcing New Book Release by Warren B. Smith: EVANGULLIBLE
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 23, 2023 at 12:22 pm

    Announcing New Book Release by Warren B. Smith: <em>EVANGULLIBLE</em> Lighthouse Trails is pleased to announce Warren B. Smith’s new book, Evangullible. The book, published by Mountain Stream Press, is now available through Lighthouse Trails. Evangelical—in, of, or according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the literal teachings of the Holy Bible. Gullible—easily deceived. Evangullible—easily deceived by teachings that contradict the Gospel of Jesus ... [Read more...] The post Announcing New Book Release by Warren B. Smith: <em>EVANGULLIBLE</em> appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Asbury “Revival”—Letter to the Editor Raises Concerns About Possible Pre-Planned Exploits
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 21, 2023 at 2:38 pm

    Asbury “Revival”—Letter to the Editor Raises Concerns About Possible Pre-Planned Exploits LTRP Note: The following letter to the editor from a Lighthouse Trails reader raises valid concerns about circumstances surrounding the Asbury “revival.” While Asbury University personnel and numerous secular and religious media outlets say that the “revival” is “pure, unplanned, organic,” and unexpected, it turns out an NAR/IHOP*-connected group had been planning a revival event ... [Read more...] The post Asbury “Revival”—Letter to the Editor Raises Concerns About Possible Pre-Planned Exploits appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

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