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Thomas Merton, Richard Foster, and a Sufi Master

“Richard J. Foster’s Celebration of Discipline: The Path to Spiritual Growth is hailed by many as the best modern book on Christian spirituality with millions of copies sold since its original publication in 1978.”—Publisher description LTRP Note: Keep in mind…

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The Kingdom of God and a Man of Peace

By Roger Oakland Most people with any common sense and compassion want to see a planet without poverty, disease, and illiteracy. I thank God for all the organizations working to help the suffering, the sick, and the poor. Jesus made…

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Letter to the Editor: Please Add William Jessup University to the Contemplative Colleges List—Introducing Students to Emerging Figures

Hello Lighthouse Trails: Our daughter is a junior in high school and has been receiving college flyers in the mail from secular as well as “Christian” universities. She received the following flyer in a packet.William Jessup University flyer and have…

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Islamic Terrorists Attack and Kill 28 Civilians in Kenya – Please Pray for Our Brothers and Sisters in Kenya

LTRP Note: Posted for informational purposes and for a reminder to pray for our brothers and sisters in Kenya. BBC News The slaughter of 28 people on a bus in Kenya is a bid to start a religious war, a…

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In a first, Washington National Cathedral to host Friday Muslim prayer service

By Michelle Boorstein Washington Post Washington National Cathedral, known for presidential funerals and other major spiritual services, will host a Muslim prayer service for the first time Friday. The cathedral, part of the Episcopal Church, has long held high-profile interfaith…

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Sudan Court Releases Woman on Death Row for Marrying Christian

Follow up article to “Sudanese Woman Sentenced to Hang for Refusing to Convert to Islam to be Freed – Maybe . . . “ By Associated Press KHARTOUM, Sudan — A Sudanese woman on death row for apostasy had her…

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