By David Dombrowski Over the years, I have encountered many Christians who wonder, “What’s wrong with being Catholic? After all, they believe in the Cross; they believe Jesus is the Son of God. It can’t be all that bad.” If you are a Christian who has wondered about these things, this special testimonial report is … [Read more…]
Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; and there was no peace. (Ezekiel 13:10) Destruction cometh; and they shall seek peace, and there shall be none. (Ezekiel 7:25) And in those times there was no peace to him that went out, nor to him that came in, but great vexations were upon … [Read more…]
By Roger Oakland Many who were once looking for the return of Jesus have fallen asleep. We now live in a period of time where numerous prominent Christian leaders are telling the Christian masses that paying attention to the signs of our times in light of the Bible is a waste of time. And many … [Read more…]
Dear Lighthouse Trails: I don’t normally write others with questions, but seek answers through my own research. Your posting about Rick Warren and the Purpose-Driven Church, along with books offered on your website, have been most helpful. On June 26-29, I attended a PD conference at Saddleback Church. The church staff and spouses attended a … [Read more…]
Dear Lighthouse Trails: Can you recommend how to find a biblical teaching church that is not on the contemplative/emergent/Acts 29 path? My husband and I are feeling so unsettled about how these movement seem to be creeping in to all the churches in our area including the one that we are members at. Any suggestions … [Read more…]
To Lighthouse Trails: Well now that Chuck [Smith] has passed away . . . I just noticed that the main Calvary Chapel bookstore has just recently listed Warrens Daniel Plan and Journal for sale. (Click here.) LTRP note: This is troublesome that the main Calvary Chapel bookstore has added The Daniel Plan. This will send out … [Read more…]
Question to Lighthouse Trails: I would appreciate receiving information on your stance regarding Rick Warren, and some of the questionable practices, as well as teachings that border on New Ageism. Any reference information would be appreciated. Our Answer: Hi _______, We’ve been writing about the Purpose Driven movement and Rick Warren since 2004. Here are a … [Read more…]
The reason Christian leaders aren’t taking the New Age more seriously is because figures, like [Rick] Warren, are not ringing out a warning and are themselves being influenced and deceived by the New Age. – Warren B. Smith Ten years after the first edition of Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life was released, Zondervan has … [Read more…]
By Tamara Hartzell Author of In the Name of Purpose An Interfaith Kingdom of World Servers Working Together as ONE Our enemies in the Angel of light’s realm have been working long and hard at fulfilling his Plan. They are achieving marked success in enticing the world into his counterfeit kingdom and its (New Age) … [Read more…]
From 10 years of research at Lighthouse Trails Research Project, we have found the following fifty organizations to have had a significant role in bringing contemplative spirituality into the evangelical/Protestant church. If you do not know or understand the implications of this, we urge you to educate yourself as soon as possible. Note: We have … [Read more…]
The subject of peace has been thought about, written about, and passed through the lips of countless people over the centuries. Human history has been racked by violence and unrest since the fall of man, making peace an evasive commodity that has only been known for relatively short periods of time. We wanted to take … [Read more…]
In 2006, Calvary Chapel made a public stand against contemplative spirituality and the emerging church; they also stated: “The teaching and positions of Rick Warren have come into conflict with us at Calvary Chapel. Pastor Chuck has directed us to discontinue this product effective immediately. Chuck Smith read Deceived on Purpose, A Time of Departing, and Faith … [Read more…]
From Southwest Radio Church Ministries 24 SIGNS THAT YOUR CHURCH IS GOING PURPOSE DRIVEN 1. Change in music to a contemporary rock style. 2. Removal of hymn books; eliminating the choir. 3. Replacement of organ and piano with heavy metal instruments. 4. Repetitive singing of praise lyrics. 5. Dressing down to casual and informal attire. … [Read more…]
By DEEPA BHARATH and ERIKA I. RITCHIE THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER Saddleback Church is in talks with the Crystal Cathedral to buy a 20-acre property where the cathedral has operated a retreat for more than 25 years. Saddleback Church, headed by Pastor Rick Warren, has been one of several parties interested in purchasing the Rancho … [Read more…]
Comments on the Rick Warren LETTER/VIDEO STATEMENT TO UGANDAN CHURCH LEADERS By Rick Warren, Pastor of Saddleback Church, Lake Forest, Calif., Regarding the Pending Anti-Homosexuality Bill Before the Ugandan Parliament by Sandy Simpson Deception in the Church Ministries In a letter and video statement to the government and church leaders in Uganda, Rick Warren laid … [Read more…]
LTRP Note: According to an Associated Press article (see link below), The Purpose Driven Connection magazine, (the business venture of Readers Digest and Rick Warren) “has collapsed less than a year after it was announced with great fanfare.” As Lighthouse Trails reported in December of 2008, just prior to the first issue of the magazine, … [Read more…]
News Story from Christian Post: “Last summer, evangelical megachurch pastor Rick Warren he fell in love with Rwanda – one of the top countries at the highest risk – as he was testing his P.E.A.C.E. Plan model. This summer, Warren announced a major commitment to care for the sick in Rwanda as he launched “The … [Read more…]
