Question #1 – Should Christians Expose Error? By Harry A. Ironside Objection is often raised—even by some sound in the faith—regarding the exposure of error as being entirely negative and of no real edification. Of late, the hue and cry has been against any and all negative teaching. But the brethren who assume this attitude … [Read more…]
Since 2016, Lighthouse Trails has been sending out topical booklets three times a year to a growing list of pastors and Christian leaders. If you would like your pastor or a church leader to begin receiving these mailings, please send the name and a valid mailing address to us at editors@lighthousetrails.com. The names and addresses on … [Read more…]
By Paul ProctorFree-lance writerUsed with permission. Country singer, Lee Greenwood wrote and recorded a very powerful and inspiring song many years ago that has all but become the new unofficial national anthem of the United States of America. The lyrics to God Bless The USA begin this way: If tomorrow all the things were gone … [Read more…]
[ By Paul Proctor I walked through the doors of the First Baptist Church in the spring of 1995 after having been somewhat of a prodigal son for roughly 10 years. I had recently rededicated my life to Christ and wanted to once again be a part of a loving church family. As I entered … [Read more…]
The following is a booklet we published in 2016. For those who have not read this yet, we hope you will find it helpful. The booklet is divided into three parts. The first part is written by Harry Ironside (Should Christians Expose Error?); the second part is written by former journalist Paul Proctor (What Does … [Read more…]
NEW BOOKLET: Three Vital Questions to Navigating Discernment by Harry Ironside, Paul Proctor, and the Editors at Lighthouse Trails is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet Tract. The Booklet is 14 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are as much as 50% off retail. Our Booklets are designed to give away … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: On September 18th, a new movie will hit the theaters, Captive. The film is the story about Ashley Smith, the young woman who was held captive by an escaped murderer and how she convinced him to give himself up. When the incident happened in 2005, it came out in news reports that the … [Read more…]
2014 Top Stories By Like-Minded Ministries 1. The Present of “His Presence” (and Should We Practice “His Presence”?) by Larry DeBruyn 2. A Book Review: ”Another Jesus” Calling by Warren Smith: Sarah Young’s “Jesus” More Like a “Love Struck” Boyfriend by Midwest Christian Outreach 3. Are You Prepared? Something to Think About by Paul Proctor … [Read more…]
By Paul Proctor Free-lance writer Used with permission. Every now and then I get a terse email from someone who has taken exception to my candid comments on Rick Warren, asking questions like: “Have you ever spoken with him personally about your objections and concerns and tried to work through your differences privately as scripture … [Read more…]
By Paul Proctor Used with permission. There seem to be two kinds of people in our world today: those who are preparing for the inevitable and those who are, for whatever reason, ignoring it. The warnings are everywhere. They’re like blaring civil defense sirens that never shut off. You would think everyone could hear them … [Read more…]
by Paul Proctor Used with permission. I have addressed, on numerous occasions, the Church’s ongoing efforts to reinvent Christianity into a global religion of Results & Relationships by using the powers of pragmatism and consensus to artificially grow itself into something more widely accepted by the world instead of faithfully proclaiming the Word of God … [Read more…]
The following video is posted on Kjos Ministries website. Berit Kjos is the author of our new Booklet Tract: A “Common Core” for a Global Community. This video shows just a few examples of how children are being indoctrinated toward a socialistic global society through the Common Core curriculum. Also read, “‘Common Core’ is Brainwashing Mind … [Read more…]
by Paul Proctor (Free-lance writer; used with permission) Mindless mantras are an abomination to God I once came across a video clip that was taken from a popular television talk show called The View, where liberal former co-host of the show, Joy Behar and conservative former co-host, Elizabeth Hasselbeck got into a heated on-air argument about … [Read more…]
Dear Lighthouse Trails, I left my church of 43 years, because they were promoting books like Ruth Haley Barton’s “Solitude and Silence”; they had built a Labyrinth next to the Memorial garden where my parents ashes lay and were performing mystic rituals along with contemplative prayer and Spiritual Formation. Before I left my church, I … [Read more…]
by Paul Proctor Free-lance writer Have you ever tried to reason with a religious agenda? It’s hard to do, isn’t it? You can quote God’s Word until you’re blue in the face, but those who have fully invested themselves into it will not be easily swayed even when it doesn’t square with scripture. Often, what … [Read more…]
By Paul Proctor Used with permission. This may come as a shock to most Christians, but if you do a search of the less contemporary translations of Scripture, the word “feelings” is virtually nonexistent. Where it does appear, it is cited as more of a superficial, even negative attribute than a positive; and yet, as … [Read more…]
By Berit Kjos (from her new release, How to Protect Your Child From the New Age & Spiritual Deception) Music is a lot like alcohol and drugs. It can be very deceiving and destructive when misused. It can distort one’s emotions, reasoning, judgment, perspective and behavior. Peer pressure only makes it worse. Paul Proctor (former … [Read more…]
By Paul Proctor Free-lance writer Used with permission. Country singer, Lee Greenwood wrote and recorded a very powerful and inspiring song many years ago that has all but become the new unofficial national anthem of the United States of America. The lyrics to God Bless The USA begin this way: If tomorrow all the things … [Read more…]
By Paul Proctor Free-lance writer Used with permission. It’s time to prepare for hard times, my friends. And, if you’re a bible-believing, Christ-following Christian, I believe the coming years will be particularly troublesome. I say “bible-believing, Christ-following Christian” because our degenerating culture has all but stripped the biblical definition of the word “Christian” from today’s … [Read more…]
In a growing controversy where Wycliffe Bible Translators is removing “familial terms” such as Son of God and Father in their Bible translations in order to accommodate Muslim readers, the organization posted a statement on February 7th, saying: While we have never intentionally sponsored a translation that neglects to properly communicate the divine familial terms, … [Read more…]
by Paul Proctor Free-Lance Writer (used with permission) In an article for Christianity Today titled, “A More Social Gospel,” C.L. Lopez writes about a new evangelical emphasis emerging on college campuses: There has been a definitive shift in how campus ministries think about connecting with students,” said Kara Powell, executive director of the Fuller Youth … [Read more…]
One of the writers whom Lighthouse Trails has used over the last several years is Paul Proctor. Paul used to write for News with Views, but this year when they decided to begin including the writings of Roy Masters, Paul made the decision to stop writing for News with Views. A number of our readers have … [Read more…]
By Paul Proctor Used with permission The command from Jesus was so simple: “Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.” (Mark 16:15) How complicated is that? The world is right outside our door; and yet, look at the “church” today and what those claiming to be His disciples and … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The interfaith Global Faith Forum is sponsored by “new” spirituality-promoting organizations: Leadership Network, World Vision, and the Council of Foreign Relations; speakers this year included: Ed Stetzer (SBC), Mark Galli (Christianity Today), Bob Roberts (Northwood Church, TX), and Os Guiness. By Paul Proctor Used with permission. The Christian Post reported recently that NorthWood Church in Keller, … [Read more…]
by Paul Proctor Used with permission. Churches use shocking billboards to get attention The Christian Post reports, “a megachurch in Southeast Michigan is making a lot of people uncomfortable with its new billboard campaign that proclaims that the church is for hypocrites, losers and liars.” NorthRidge Church’s pastor, Brad Powell, is quoted in the article, … [Read more…]
A commentary … by Paul Proctor News with Views I view today’s “Christianity” as largely responsible for the spread of Islam in this country. In my view, Muslims are merely filling the void left by biblically illiterate and morally confused Christians who are more interested in getting ahead and getting along than getting the gospel … [Read more…]
By Paul Proctor Can it be stopped? My wife and I took a rare trip to the coast last weekend hoping to enjoy a salty breeze, a sunny beach and some fresh seafood while it’s still available, affordable and edible. There are, of course, many conflicting news reports and photos of tarred beaches, toxic fumes … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following post by Slice of Laodicea pertains to recent articles on Miss California that we have posted. You may view links to these previous articles below Ingrid and Paul Proctor’s statements. If you would like to make comments about this or other issues, you can leave them on our guestbook. If you … [Read more…]
by Paul Proctor Used with permission I was again reminded last week of just how far the perceived church has strayed from the Great Commission upon reading an article published in the Baptist Press entitled: Mid-life adults can move from ‘Success to Significance.’ It begins by quoting the renowned and now deceased business management guru … [Read more…]
by Paul Proctor This is a first, my friends. Mark it on your calendar. Until now, no mainstream news organization has dared call into question the “People’s Pastor” and his Purpose Driven Life. Not unlike the infamous pedophile scandals of the Catholic Church, it too has taken years to get this protestant perversion out of … [Read more…]