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Coronavirus, George Floyd, and Riots in the Streets—When God Discloses the Heart of Man

June 15, 2020 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 8 Comments

By David Dombrowski Our nation is in the midst of civil unrest as we have not known for many decades. Still in the throes of the coronavirus, rioting, upheaval, and violence seem to have eclipsed it with frequent reports and video footage of communities being trashed, burnt, and pillaged all in the name of freedom … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Coronavirus, Critical Race Theory, On Christian Faith, Persecution, Politics, Remembering Communism, Signs of the Times, Southern Baptist Convention, The Emerging Church Tagged: bob woodson, communism, coronavirus, critical race theory, david dombrowski, equality, freedom, george floyd, marxism, racism, riots, salvation, sin, slavery, socialism, violence

WILL A LOVING GOD PERMIT ANY ONE TO BE ETERNALLY LOST?

October 1, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails author 1 Comment

By Harry A. Ironside He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shalt not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. (John 3:36) Will a loving God permit anyone to be eternally lost? The only place we can find an answer to that question … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, The Preaching of the Cross, The Word of God Tagged: harry ironside, heaven, hell, salvation, sin, sinful nature, the gospel

This is Not a Review of “The Shack”

March 6, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Cedric Fisher Truth Keepers I’m not going to write a review or detailed critique of William P. Young’s book or movie both titled The Shack. The reason is because there are already a number of good reviews available. You can access plenty of information on Lighthouse Trails Research. What I will do is present … [Read more…]

Posted in: Spiritual Deception, THE SHACK Tagged: adam, apostasy, deception, eve, sin, the church, The Shack, William Paul Young

Come Back to the True Living Water

June 5, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

By David Dombrowski In previous articles, we have demonstrated how the Gospel is the greatest of all treasures. Throughout the ages, man has been out digging for treasure. From the earth, we have been able to extract much of the things that we prize most highly including silver, gold, diamonds, gems, metal ores for making … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, The Preaching of the Cross Tagged: abraham, david dombrowski, legalism, salvation, sin, the bible, the law, Word of God

The Way it Used to Be

January 29, 2016 by Lighthouse Trails author

By Cedric Fisher When I remember these things, I pour out my soul in me: for I had gone with the multitude, I went with them to the house of God, with the voice of joy and praise, with a multitude that kept holyday. – Psalm 42:4 We have all heard and engaged in conversations about how … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Churches, Defending the Faith, Marxism/Socialism, Signs of the Times, Spiritual Deception Tagged: America, apostasy, cedric fisher, christian churches, end-times, government, Politics, rebellion, sin, socialism, spiritual deception

Legalism or License Versus the Greatest of All Treasures

June 28, 2015 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

LTRP Note:  Over the past several years, we have talked, either through e-mail or by phone, to thousands of people. A good number of these people have come out of churches whose pastors have been trained in the seminaries and Christian colleges, which have, in large part (with some exceptions), become havens for unbiblical teachings. These … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, Legalism, On Christian Faith, The Gospel, The Preaching of the Cross Tagged: david dombrowski, legalism, living water, salvation, sin, the gospel

“They will believe the lie”

February 10, 2014 by A Ministry in His Service

By Sandy Simpson Deception in the Church 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 The coming of the lawless one will be in accordance with how Satan works. He will use all sorts of displays of power through signs and wonders that serve the lie, and all the ways that wickedness deceives those who are perishing. They perish because … [Read more…]

Posted in: Eschatology, Spiritual Deception, The Word of God Tagged: adam, deception, end-times, last days, lust, pride of life, sandy simpson, sin, spiritual deception

Legalism or License – Versus – the Greatest of All Treasures

November 10, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

LTRP Note:  Over the past several years, we have talked, either through e-mail or by phone, to thousands of people. A good number of these people have come out of churches whose pastors have been trained in the seminaries and Christian colleges, which have, in large part (with some exceptions), become havens for unbiblical teachings. These … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, Legalism, On Christian Faith, The Preaching of the Cross Tagged: david dombrowski, grace, legalism, license to sin, living water, salvation, sin, the gospel

THE VOTE IS IN: Boy Scouts vote to allow openly practicing homosexual members

May 23, 2013 by Miscellaneous News Source

Elizabeth Weise USA TODAY The Boy Scouts of America voted Thursday to allow gay youth to participate in scouting. The historic vote, with 60% in favor, signals another shift in American public opinion about homosexuality but still leaves the organization with many future hurdles. “It brings the Boy Scouts back into the American mainstream,” said … [Read more…]

Posted in: CHILDREN AT RISK!, Homosexuality Tagged: America, boy scouts, boys, CHILDREN AT RISK!, Homosexuality, Signs of the Times, sin

What is the Glory of the Resurrection?

March 31, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

By David Dombrowski Editor at Lighthouse Trails Reposted from April 2012 Last week, there was a knock at the office door, and when I answered it, I was greeted by a lady with a cheery face telling me of a most significant event coming to the community – and I was invited. She then handed … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith, The Preaching of the Cross Tagged: atonement, Catholicism, david dombrowski, emerging church, lamb of god, resurrection, sacrificial lamb, salvation, Signs of the Times, sin, the cross

UK Elementary Teacher Facing Disciplinary Action For Refusal to Read ‘Gay’ Penguins Book to Children

March 13, 2013 by Miscellaneous News Source

London, England – An elementary school teacher in London is facing disciplinary action after she refused to read a book to her class about gay penguins. The teacher, who is only going by “Mrs. A” in the media in order to protect her identity and her job, had begun to read And Tango Makes Three … [Read more…]

Posted in: CHILDREN AT RISK!, Hate Crime Laws, Homosexuality, Same-Sex Marriage, Signs of the Times Tagged: CHILDREN AT RISK!, freedom, Homosexuality, Same-Sex Marriage, schools, sin, uk

Canadian Supreme Court Rules Biblical Speech Opposing Homosexual Behavior is a ‘Hate Crime’

March 4, 2013 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

By Heather Clark Christian News Network Courtesy My Word Like Fire Ministries Ottawa, Ontario – The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that Biblical speech opposing homosexual behavior, including in written form, is essentially a hate crime. On Wednesday, the court upheld the conviction of activist William Whatcott, who found himself in hot water after … [Read more…]

Posted in: Canada, CHILDREN AT RISK!, Hate Crime Laws, Homosexuality, Politics, Signs of the Times Tagged: Canada, Homosexuality, persecution, Politics, public schools, Same-Sex Marriage, Signs of the Times, sin, Word of God

Letter to the Editor: Newsweek Cover Story on a New Age Perception of Heaven and God

October 10, 2012 by Miscellaneous News Source

LTRP Note: The “heaven” experience described in the Newsweek cover story is reminiscent of the description Warren B. Smith gives of the teachings of New Age figures Neale Donald Walsch, Marianne Williamson (A Course in Miracles), and Barbara Marx Hubbard in Smith’s book, False Christ Coming: Does Anybody Care?, which reveals the efforts by New Age leaders … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, False Signs and Wonders, New Age movement, Politics, The Role of Meditation, World in Crisis Tagged: A Course in Miracles, barbara marx hubbard, divinity, end-times, humanity, Interspirituality, last days, Marianne Williamson, meditation, neale donald walsch, New Age, new spirituality, Obama, Politics, sin, Warren B. Smith

Video Preview with Sandy Simpson: the First Nations Movement

June 8, 2012 by A Ministry in His Service

The following is a preview video clip of Sandy Simpson in the First Nations Movement DVD Series: For more information on this DVD series, click here.

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Book/Music Excerpts, Native Spirituality, The New Missiology Tagged: cultures, first nations movement, new missiology, richard twiss, sandy simpson, sin

Crying for Our Country and the Church

March 22, 2012 by Guest Writers

By Ted Kyle Free-Lance Writer From Ezekiel 9:4-5 comes this challenging report: “And the Lord said unto him, Go through the midst of the city, through the midst of Jerusalem, and set a mark upon the foreheads of the men that sigh and that cry for all the abominations that be done in the midst … [Read more…]

Posted in: Defending the Faith Tagged: America, Defending the Faith, God's judgement, sin, spiritual deception

Mental Health Group Looks to Remove Stigma From Pedophilia – American Psychological Association’s Role in These Efforts

August 28, 2011 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

LTRP Note: This past week, Fox News released an article titled “Mental Health Group Looks to Remove Stigma from Pedophilia” [child sex abuse]. The article reports on a group of professionals who are making efforts to take the stigma out of pedophilia. While this group of people does not directly reflect the views of the APA, the American Psychological … [Read more…]

Posted in: Child Abuse, CHILDREN AT RISK!, Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Signs of the Times Tagged: american pyschiatric association, apa, Calvary Chapel, Child Abuse, child sex abuse, children, CHILDREN AT RISK!, dr. laura, Homosexuality, laura schlessinger, pedophilia, salvation, sex abuse, sexual abuse, sin

Feedback on Article about Calvary Chapel and Child Sex Abuse Case

August 26, 2011 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Regarding our article from 8/25/11, Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa named in Child Sexual Abuse Lawsuit,  Lighthouse Trails received many responses. We have decided to post some of them as we think it is important for our readers to see what is being said by others. We have included the negative comments we received also. Thank you … [Read more…]

Posted in: CHILDREN AT RISK!, Churches in Crisis!, Concerns for Calvary Chapel, Pornography/Sexual Abuse Tagged: Bible prophecy, Calvary Chapel, Child Abuse, child sex abuse, children, CHILDREN AT RISK!, end-times, last days, second coming, sex abuse, sexual abuse, sin, spiritual deception

24 SIGNS THAT YOUR CHURCH IS GOING PURPOSE DRIVEN

June 9, 2011 by A Ministry in His Service

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…]

Posted in: Purpose Driven Movement, Saddleback Tagged: churched, hell, persecution, purpose driven churches, Purpose Driven Movement, Rick Warren, sin, unchurched

Japan: A Tragedy of Biblical Proportions

April 7, 2011 by A Ministry in His Service

“[T]he message of Brian McLaren and Rob Bell, and the whole camp of the neo-liberal “Emergents” is a death sentence for anyone caught in their web of deceit.” By Steve Blackwell Indywatchman Christians on both side of the aisle debate the goodness of a God who would permit the kind of death and suffering we … [Read more…]

Posted in: Signs of the Times, The Word of God Tagged: god's mercy, JAPAN, Signs of the Times, sin, suffering, the bible, the Word of God

BOOK REVIEW: GREGORY BOYD’S PRESENT PERFECT

July 10, 2010 by A Ministry in His Service

Present Perfect Published by Zondervan 2010 [I]n their scheme of spirituality, in one way or another, contemplatives are forced to deny the sin nature … Any denial of a sin nature affirms the “self” and the “self” neither wants nor needs a Savior! Book Review by Larry DeBruyn The “Spiritual Secret” of Greg Boyd. “If … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Film Reviews, Contemplative Spirituality Tagged: contemplative, emerging church, gregory boyd, sin

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  • “Finding the Antidote for Deception”: A Response to the Recent Lighthouse Trails Post on Calvinism
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 16, 2023 at 2:25 am

    “Finding the Antidote for Deception”: A Response to the Recent Lighthouse Trails Post on Calvinism LTRP Note: The following is a response to our recent post, “Calvinism: Changing the Meaning of Words to Promote a Theory.” By L.B.S. (Canada) To me, as a former Catholic, Calvinism is just a “protestant” form of Catholicism.  Catholicism has the pope as the final authority—Calvinism has John Calvin to define and direct the supposed ... [Read more...] The post “Finding the Antidote for Deception”: A Response to the Recent Lighthouse Trails Post on Calvinism appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Rob Hoogland, Jailed Canadian Father, Continues Speaking Up Against Transitioning Operations on Children
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 15, 2023 at 1:28 pm

    Rob Hoogland, Jailed Canadian Father, Continues Speaking Up Against Transitioning Operations on Children Lighthouse Trails has been covering the story of Canadian father Rob Hoogland since first learning about it in 2020 (see links below). Below is a recent interview coming out of Canada. Because of Canadian laws and a gag order against Mr. Hoogland publicly speaking up, you will not hear his name mentioned or his face ... [Read more...] The post Rob Hoogland, Jailed Canadian Father, Continues Speaking Up Against Transitioning Operations on Children appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Special Request for Lighthouse Trails Author, Kevin Reeves
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 12, 2023 at 7:41 pm

    Special Request for Lighthouse Trails Author, Kevin Reeves March 13th Update: Thank you to all the people who responded to this special request for Kevin Reeves through donations and also through those saying they were praying for him. Today, Kevin wrote a beautiful letter to all of us and brought us into his heart and life during this time. If you would like ... [Read more...] The post Special Request for Lighthouse Trails Author, Kevin Reeves appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Calvinism: Changing the Meaning of Words to Promote a Theory
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 11, 2023 at 1:59 pm

    Calvinism: Changing the Meaning of Words to Promote a Theory In 2018, Lighthouse Trails published Bob Kirkland’s book Calvinism: None Dare Call It Heresy. Over the last number of years, the editors at Lighthouse Trails have grown increasingly troubled and dismayed to see how Calvinism has and continues to infiltrate today’s Christian churches, ministries, and colleges. If you do not understand what Calvinism really teaches, it ... [Read more...] The post Calvinism: Changing the Meaning of Words to Promote a Theory appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “Walmart’s Exodus From Portland Draws Attention to Retail Crime and a Troubled City”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 10, 2023 at 3:05 pm

    “Walmart’s Exodus From Portland Draws Attention to Retail Crime and a Troubled City” LTRP Note: The following is posted for informational and research purposes. Lighthouse Trails is a research ministry and does at times post articles by secular news sources to bring to light to events happening in our world. Regardless of whether the source of our material is secular, Christian, or religious, we encourage our readers to ... [Read more...] The post “Walmart’s Exodus From Portland Draws Attention to Retail Crime and a Troubled City” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Will “Revival” in Christian Colleges Bring About a Generation of Mystics — With “Woke,” Not Biblical, Values?
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 6, 2023 at 4:41 pm

    Will “Revival” in Christian Colleges Bring About a Generation of Mystics — With “Woke,” Not Biblical, Values? “The Christian of the future will be a mystic or he will be nothing.”—mystic Karl Rahner With the Asbury “revival” spreading into various other colleges and universities (and even churches), and with so much talk about revival today, one question that needs to be asked is, what kind of Christian will the majority of today’s ... [Read more...] The post Will “Revival” in Christian Colleges Bring About a Generation of Mystics — With “Woke,” Not Biblical, Values? appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Fighting Fear in a Fearful Day
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on March 3, 2023 at 2:14 pm

    Fighting Fear in a Fearful Day By Maria Kneas And the Lord, he it is that doth go before thee; he will be with thee, he will not fail thee, neither forsake thee: fear not, neither be dismayed. (Deuteronomy 31:8) I know something about fighting fear because I’ve had a problem with fear all of my life. My dad was sent home ... [Read more...] The post Fighting Fear in a Fearful Day appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Lent and Contemplative – A Likely Match
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 26, 2023 at 2:21 pm

    Lent and Contemplative – A Likely Match According to one definition, Lent is: While the Bible does not give any instruction to practice or participate in Lent, many churches do. In fact, since the contemplative prayer movement has come into full swing, more and more churches are observing Lent. And, in fact, Lent is often being used as the open door to ... [Read more...] The post Lent and Contemplative – A Likely Match appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Announcing New Book Release by Warren B. Smith: EVANGULLIBLE
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 23, 2023 at 12:22 pm

    Announcing New Book Release by Warren B. Smith: <em>EVANGULLIBLE</em> Lighthouse Trails is pleased to announce Warren B. Smith’s new book, Evangullible. The book, published by Mountain Stream Press, is now available through Lighthouse Trails. Evangelical—in, of, or according to the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the literal teachings of the Holy Bible. Gullible—easily deceived. Evangullible—easily deceived by teachings that contradict the Gospel of Jesus ... [Read more...] The post Announcing New Book Release by Warren B. Smith: <em>EVANGULLIBLE</em> appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Asbury “Revival”—Letter to the Editor Raises Concerns About Possible Pre-Planned Exploits
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on February 21, 2023 at 2:38 pm

    Asbury “Revival”—Letter to the Editor Raises Concerns About Possible Pre-Planned Exploits LTRP Note: The following letter to the editor from a Lighthouse Trails reader raises valid concerns about circumstances surrounding the Asbury “revival.” While Asbury University personnel and numerous secular and religious media outlets say that the “revival” is “pure, unplanned, organic,” and unexpected, it turns out an NAR/IHOP*-connected group had been planning a revival event ... [Read more...] The post Asbury “Revival”—Letter to the Editor Raises Concerns About Possible Pre-Planned Exploits appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

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