Editor’s Note: Lighthouse Trails bears no animosity toward Catholics. We have a genuine love and concern for them. However, we are obliged to speak up about the teachings of the Catholic Church, especially as we witness the “emerging” of Protestantism and Catholicism, which is taking place via Christian leaders today. Anyone who has studied contemplative … [Read more…]
Taken from the powerful film, The Radicals, based on the true story of Michael and Margaretha Sattler, who defected from the Catholic church and who were martyred for their faith in Christ.
By Berit Kjos Kjos Ministries On a cold drizzly day in early 1998 [long before the NSA raised fear of a rising Police State], I took a sobering tour through the Holocaust Museum in Washington DC. A picture of a Gestapo officer brought back memories of the Nazi soldiers that guarded our neighborhood in Norway … [Read more…]
Preparing for Perilous Times and Finding God’s Peace in the Midst of Them by David Dombrowski is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet. The Booklet is 12 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are as much as 50% off retail. Our Booklet Tracts are designed to give away to others or … [Read more…]
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 sentence canceled and was ordered released by a Khartoum court on Monday, the country’s official … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: We post this article to help bring understanding regarding the events taking place around the world today from a biblical point of view. We want to also say that God loves the Arab people and desires to see them come to repentance and salvation as He desires for all people. But the Bible … [Read more…]
June 2nd: Update on this story from a different news source. By Heather Clark Christian News Network KHARTOUM, Sudan – A Sudanese woman who was sentenced to death by hanging for refusing to convert to Islam will soon be freed, reports state. As previously reported, Meriam Ibrahim, 27, was officially sentenced on May 15th after she was convicted … [Read more…]
By Garrett Haley Christian News Network BELFAST, Northern Ireland – A 75-year-old Irish preacher was subjected to a police probe after he condemned Islam in a sermon and was accused of ‘hate mongering.’ James McConnell, pastor of the Whitewell Metropolitan Church in North Belfast, Ireland, discussed the religion of Islam during an evening sermon on … [Read more…]
By Heather Clark Christian News Network DETROIT, Mich. – A coalition of black pastors filed an amicus brief in court on Wednesday asking that it overturn a lower court’s decision that declared Michigan’s marriage amendment unconstitutional. The Thomas More Law Center filed the brief on behalf of 110 African American pastors throughout Michigan and Ohio, … [Read more…]
By Jim Fletcher WND Reporter Anita Dittman learned about fear and courage early, during a momentous period in history. “I was 5-and-a-half when Hitler came,” she says. “My mother said, ‘We’ll have to register.’ I asked her, ‘What about me?’ She told me that I’d have to register as a Jew. ‘Thank God,’ I told … [Read more…]
In 2004, two years after Lighthouse Trails began, we signed a contract with Holocaust survivor Anita Dittman (and co-author Jan Markell) for the book Trapped in Hitler’s Hell. It was the beginning of a so-far ten-year remembrance of the Holocaust, Since Anita’s book (which we published in 2005), we have also signed a publishing contract … [Read more…]
By Heather Clark Christian News Network LONDON – A childcare worker has been fired for ‘gross misconduct’ after she explained the biblical position on homosexuality to her co-worker. According to reports, Sarah Mbuyi, 30, was repeatedly asked about her beliefs over a period of several months at Newpark Childcare in Highbury after her lesbian co-worker … [Read more…]
By Heather Clark Christian News Network MERIDIAN, Idaho – A school board in Idaho has voted to pull a controversial novel from its 10th grade curriculum after parents complained about its profane and vulgar language and anti-Christian sentiments. The Meridian School Board voted 2-1 this past week to remove The Absolutely True Diary of a … [Read more…]
On March 14th, Lighthouse Trails received an e-mail from Michael Wurmbrand, the son of the late Richard Wurmbrand, founder of Voice of the Martyrs. In order to verify the authenticity of the letter we received, we contacted VOM first. A man answering the phone and listening to our question transferred us to a message machine. … [Read more…]
By Heather Clark Christian News Network WASHINGTON – The Obama administration has decided to allow a Christian homeschooling family from Germany to remain in the country after initially battling the family in court as they sought asylum in the United States. As previously reported, Ewe and Hannelore Romeike have been battling the matter in the … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following is chapter one of Foxe’s Book of Martyrs (LT edition) and covers some of the first martyrs in the Christian faith including Peter, Paul, and Stephen. May we, as believers in Christ, in our present day and age, remember those who have gone before us courageously refusing to deny their faith … [Read more…]
By Heather Clark Christian News Network PHOENIX – Lawmakers in Arizona passed a bill this week that seeks to protect the religious rights of business owners and shield them from unlawful discrimination lawsuits. HB 2153 cleared the Arizona House of Representatives on Thursday 33-27, amending sections 41‑1493 and 41‑1493.01 of the state code pertaining to the … [Read more…]
By Heather Clark Christian News Network PIERRE, S.D. – Lawmakers in South Dakota have defeated a bill that sought to protect pastors from performing same-sex “weddings,” as the bill failed approval by a Senate committee by a single vote. Senate Bill 66 was deemed to be unnecessary by opponents of the legislation, as they asserted … [Read more…]
By Heather Clark Christian News Network LOS ANGELES – A mass homosexual ‘wedding’ was officiated live during the 56th annual Grammy Awards show on Sunday. The event featured both homosexual and heterosexual couples–34 in all–who exchanged vows on stage, which was decorated to resemble a wedding chapel and featured a large choir. During the occasion, … [Read more…]
Christians in Holland in 1941: “Should We Help Save the Jews?” (Obey God or Man) written by Diet Eman is our newest Lighthouse Trails Booklet. The Booklet is 14 pages long and sells for $1.95 for single copies. Quantity discounts are as much as 50% off retail. Below is the content of the booklet. To order copies … [Read more…]
1) Can Christians Be Spiritually Deceived, and How Can They Avoid it? By Roger Oakland 2) Rising PERSECUTION in the “Land of the Free”? By Berit Kjos 3) How to Protect Your Child From Sexual Predators – With Prayer & the Word By Patrick Crough 4) A Jewish Believer’s Response to the New Mythology of Daniel Kikawa … [Read more…]
By Charlie Butts OneNewsNow New York’s homosexual marriage and anti-discrimination laws are already taking a toll on Christian business owners, one of whom is currently before the state’s Human Rights Commission. Robert and Cynthia Gifford own the 100-acre Liberty Ridge Farm, a business in Schaghticoke that hosts various events for children and for adults – … [Read more…]
By Heather Clark Christian News Network RICHLAND, Wash. – Attorneys for a Christian florist in Washington have asked a county court to dismiss a lawsuit filed by the state attorney general, which accused her of violating Washington’s anti-discrimination law for declining to help decorate a same-sex “wedding.” As previously reported, Baronelle Stutzman of Arlene’s Flowers … [Read more…]
By Patrick Goodenough CNS News (CNSNews.com) – After shunning the U.N.’s flagship human rights body for the past 17 months and defying it over a scheduled review of its rights record, Israel backed down on Sunday and agreed to take part, after coming under pressure from Western governments worried about the precedent its boycott was … [Read more…]
By Heather Clark Christian News Network OLYMPIA – A Christian judge in Washington was recently reprimanded by the state Judicial Conduct Commission for refusing to officiate same-sex ‘weddings.’ Thurston County Superior Court Judge Gary Tabor had made met with court employees following last year’s election, which legalized the practice in Washington, and informed his colleagues … [Read more…]
By Heather Clark Christian News Network In an interview [see below] this week on British television, a Christian couple defended their decision to deny a room to two homosexual men—even though it ended up costing them their livelihood. As previously reported, Peter and Hazelmary Bull of Cornwall, England are selling their business, which also served as their … [Read more…]
by Roger Oakland (Understand the Times) If you haven’t already noticed, anti-Christian sentiment is growing toward those who believe in a biblical last days/Book of Revelation scenario prior to Christ’s return. A 2005 article titled “Lutheran leader calls for an ecumenical council to address growing biblical fundamentalism” should help convince you. The article shows not … [Read more…]
Hello Lighthouse Trails: I am wondering if you can help me out here. I have been a long-time financial supporter of Voice of the Martyrs and each Sunday I try sending an encouraging postcard to a persecuted Christian somewhere (from their prison letter writing list). Imagine my shock when last Sunday one of the prisoners … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: The following is an excerpt from Diet Eman’s book, Things We Couldn’t Say. Diet was part of the Christian resistance movement in Holland during World War II. Her group was responsible for hiding and saving Jewish people from Hitler’s “final solution.” Today, at 92, Diet still shares her story with others. A little … [Read more…]
By Heather Clark Christian News Network The Southern Baptist Convention has announced its decision to bar military chaplains who identify as Southern Baptists from officiating over same-sex ‘wedding’ ceremonies and participating in other events promoting homosexuality. The North American Mission Board (NAMB), an arm of the organization and commission center for chaplains, recently released guidelines outlining … [Read more…]