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The Conversion of Protestants to Catholicism Through the Eucharist

November 29, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails author 2 Comments

By Roger Oakland More and more Protestants are testifying they are being drawn to the Catholic Church, especially through the Eucharist. Some say they have encountered the presence of Christ in a new and exciting way. One such person is Presbyterian pastor Steven Muse. Muse is one of the contributing authors of Mary the Mother … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Churches in Crisis!, Road to Rome, The New Evangelization Tagged: another jesus, calvinism, catholic church, eucharist, eucharistic adoration, new evangelization, peter kreeft, Road to Rome, Roger Oakland

COLLEGE ALERT: Letters to Lighthouse Trails Prove Prairie Bible Institute (Alberta) Has Gone Emergent

May 2, 2015 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

It is with deep concern that the following information is being presented to warn believers who are looking for a good Christian college to attend or in which to send their children. Several years ago (2007), Lighthouse Trails posted an article about Prairie Bible Institute in Alberta, Canada that started out like this: Prairie Bible … [Read more…]

Posted in: Canada, CHILDREN AT RISK!, Contemplative Colleges, Ecumenism, Education, Interspirituality, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Spiritual Deception Tagged: alberta, Brian McLaren, Christian colleges, contemplative, Dan Kimball, Ecumenism, emerging church, Eugene Peterson, Henri Nouwen, mark maxwell, n.t. wright, pbi, pete scazzero, peter kreeft, prairie bible institute, Richard Foster, Roman Catholicism

Caller Asks About Be Still DVD – It’s Still Having Influence After 8 Years (Thank you Beth Moore and Richard Foster)

December 20, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

A Lighthouse Trails reader called this past week, asking about the DVD film, Be Still. He said he watched it and couldn’t see anything wrong with it and would like to share it with others. He wanted to know what we thought about the film. We explained to the caller that the film was an … [Read more…]

Posted in: Beth Moore, Book/Film Reviews, Contemplative Practices, Contemplative Spirituality, Lectio Divina Tagged: be still dvd, Beth Moore, contemplative, contemplative prayer, Contemplative Spirituality, fox home entertainment, jean nicholas grou, panentheism, peter kreeft, Richard Foster, soren kierkegaard, spiritual formation, Thomas Merton

The Conversion of Protestants to Catholicism Through the Eucharist

October 15, 2014 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Roger Oakland More and more Protestants are testifying they are being drawn to the Catholic Church, especially through the Eucharist. Some say they have encountered the presence of Christ in a new and exciting way. One such person is Presbyterian pastor Steven Muse. Muse is one of the contributing authors of Mary the Mother … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Churches in Crisis!, Ecumenism, Road to Rome, Signs of the Times, The New Evangelization Tagged: another jesus, calvinism, catholic conversions, chuck colson, eucharist, eucharistic adoration, Eucharistic Christ, j.i. packer, peter kreeft, Roger Oakland, Roman Catholicism, transubstantiation

NEW BOOKLET: They Hate Christianity But Love (Another) Jesus

May 28, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

They Hate Christianity But Love (Another) Jesus – How Conservative Christians Are Being Manipulated and Ridiculed, Especially During Election Years written by the Editors at Lighthouse Trails 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 … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Calvinist/Reformed, Ecumenism, Politics, Purpose Driven Movement, RESOURCES, Signs of the Times, The Emerging Church Tagged: America, blue like jazz, Brian McLaren, cedarville, Dan Kimball, don miller, driscoll, elections, Erwin McManus, frank viola, george barna, jeff bethke, Jim Wallis, Leonard Sweet, Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill, pagan christianity, peter kreeft, red letter christians, Rick Warren, Shane Claiborne, Sojourners, Thomas Merton, tony campolo, voting

Question to the Editor: What About One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp?

July 5, 2012 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Dear Lighthouse Trails: A group of friends who are believers are doing a book study on “One Thousand Gifts” by Ann Voskamp. I thought I heard the word “Eucharist” mentioned.  Do you know anything about the book or author? Just curious, Blessings to you, _______ Our Review from 2011: “Ann Voskamp’s Best Selling Book One … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Saddleback Tagged: ann voskamp, annie dillard, Brennan Manning, Buddhism, dayspring, evelyn underhill, Henri Nouwen, mysticism, new spiriutality, one thousand gifts, peter kreeft, pierre teilhard de chardin, sarah ban breathnach, secret life of bees, sue monk kidd, Teresa of Avila, thomas acquinas, walter bruggemann, zondervan

Commercialized Apologetics

May 30, 2012 by A Ministry in His Service

By Mike Oppenheimer Let Us Reason Ministries Commercialization is seen in nearly everything today (not just on TV or in magazines) presenting professional images to convince the public that particular products are superior. It can be a music group, a household good, a car, and even religion, church, or a ministry. In selling a product, … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Music, New Evangelicalism, Saddleback, Spiritual Deception Tagged: apologetics, Bible prophecy, mike oppenheimer, peter kreeft, philip yancey, Rick Warren, Saddleback, scot mcknight

SPECIAL REPORT: Rick Warren’s “Apologetics” Weekend Should Apologize for Representing “Another Gospel”

December 30, 2010 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Dear Lighthouse Trails Reader: This is our last Special Report for 2010. It may be the most important article we have written all year. It is long and detailed, but we hope you will take the time to read it. Please consider distributing it to those in your own mailing lists who may be interested … [Read more…]

Posted in: Calvinist/Reformed, Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Conference Alerts, Contemplative Spirituality, Saddleback, The Emerging Church, Transgenderism, Transgenderism Tagged: contemplative, emerging church, meditation, mysticism, New Age, peter kreeft, philip yancey, reformed theology, Rick Warren, scot mcknight, second coming

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  • 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.

  • If Persecution Comes, Are Western Christians Ready?
    by Lighthouse Trails author on September 4, 2023 at 2:46 pm

    If Persecution Comes, Are Western Christians Ready? For nearly ten years now, Lighthouse Trails has been publishing the works of Georgi Vins, the Baptist pastor who was persecuted under the former U.S.S.R., (spending a total of eight years in the communist prisons). To date, we have obtained the rights and published three of his books that had gone out of print: The ... [Read more...] The post If Persecution Comes, Are Western Christians Ready? appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

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