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Contemplative Mystic Jean Vanier Dies (90), But Influence Over Rick Warren Will Continue

May 16, 2019 by Lighthouse Trails Editors 1 Comment

God’s Dream for humanity is the gradual realization that we can become One.—Jean Vanier (1) On May 7th, Canadian Catholic humanitarian, Jean Vanier, died at the age of 90.2 Vanier, founder of L’Arche where Henri Nouwen spent the last ten years of his life, was a major proponent of contemplative spirituality, believing that all religions … [Read more…]

Posted in: Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Organizations, Contemplative Spirituality, Purpose Driven Movement, Rick Warren, Road to Rome, Saddleback, The New Evangelization Tagged: Catholicism, Henri Nouwen, Hinduism, interfaith, Interspirituality, jean vanier, kay warren, raymond arroyo, Rick Warren, spiritual director

When a Young Girl Meets a Mystic and Is Introduced to Lectio Divina

May 8, 2017 by Lighthouse Trails author

LTRP Note: The following is an excerpt from Carolyn A. Greene’s novel, Castles in the Sand, the first novel published that addresses the contemplative prayer (spiritual formation) movement. In this excerpt, the young Christian Teresa [Tessa], now attending a Christian college, is in her dorm room, thinking about her new spiritual director, Ms. Jasmine, who has … [Read more…]

Posted in: Book/Music Excerpts, Children and Meditation, CHILDREN AT RISK!, Contemplative Colleges, Contemplative Practices, Lectio Divina, RESOURCES, Spiritual Formation, The Ancient Mystics Tagged: ancient mystics, carolyn a. greene, Castles in the Sand, contemplative, Contemplative Spirituality, meditation, novel, spiritual direction, spiritual director, spiritual formation, Teresa of Avila

Pope Francis, Rick Warren, and That 2014 Catholic Interview No One Thought Important? Reminder of Its Revealing Facts About “America’s Pastor”

September 9, 2015 by Lighthouse Trails author

In May of 2014, Roger Oakland wrote a five-part series addressing Rick Warren’s television interview with Catholic TV host Raymond Arroyo. The facts that Roger uncovered should have sent shock waves throughout the evangelical church . . . but they didn’t. In fact, leaders and most pastors in the Christian church didn’t seem to care … [Read more…]

Posted in: A Global Spirituality, Churches in Crisis!, Contemplative Spirituality, Ecumenism, Eschatology, Interspirituality, New Evangelicalism, One-World Religion, Purpose Driven Movement, Rick Warren, Road to Rome, Saddleback, Signs of the Times, The New Evangelization Tagged: Bible prophecy, catholic church, Catholicism, chaplet of mercy, Christian leaders, Contemplative Spirituality, Ecumenism, ewtn, Interspirituality, jean vanier, last days, one-world religion, pope francis, raymond arroyo, Rick Warren, Roger Oakland, Roman Catholicism, Signs of the Times, spiritual director, Understand the Times

Letter to the Editor: Grateful for Warnings about Rick Warren and Concerned about Barnabas Family Ministries in Canada

April 13, 2015 by Lighthouse Trails Editors

Dear Friends at Lighthouse Trails, Thank you so much for your ministry! I could tell you stories that would seem utterly unbelievable to most, but they have happened to me! My girlfriend and I meet every week for coffee and always choose a book for study when we meet.  I have a [relative] who is married to a former  … [Read more…]

Posted in: Canada, Christian Organizations, Conference Alerts, Contemplative Organizations, Contemplative Spirituality, LETTERS TO THE EDITOR, Rick Warren, Saddleback, Spiritual Formation Tagged: barnabas family ministries, Canada, cheryl buchanan, christian retreat center, Conferences, Contemplative Spirituality, retreats, Rick Warren, Roger Oakland, Saddleback Church, spiritual director, spiritual formation

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  • Witness to This Generation: Farmer Theology December 4, 2023
  • “How Dangerous Are the Anti-Israel Conservatives?” December 4, 2023
  • “New Trans Textbook for Psychiatrists Could Harm Millions of Kids, Critics Say” December 4, 2023
  • Ironside: “If Only I Could Be Sure I Was in the Right Church.” December 3, 2023
  • Bill Gothard on Visualization as “One of the Most Basic Aspects of Faith” December 1, 2023

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  • Witness to This Generation: Farmer Theology
    by Lighthouse Trails author on December 4, 2023 at 2:31 pm

    Witness to This Generation: Farmer Theology By Roger OaklandFrom the book, Witness to This Generation What is the Gospel? To every Christian believer, the word Gospel means “the Good News.” And this Good News has no denominational, racial, ethnic, or national boundaries. It is a free gift anyone can receive. Unfortunately, as simple as the Gospel is, too many people try ... [Read more...] The post Witness to This Generation: Farmer Theology appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “How Dangerous Are the Anti-Israel Conservatives?”
    by Miscellaneous News Source on December 4, 2023 at 2:12 pm

    “How Dangerous Are the Anti-Israel Conservatives?” LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. By Jonathan S. TobinJerusalem News Syndicate On the main stage of American politics, the lines of debate about Israel and the Hamas atrocities of Oct. 7 have been clear. Almost all Republicans and most Democratic officeholders support the Jewish state in its ... [Read more...] The post “How Dangerous Are the Anti-Israel Conservatives?” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “New Trans Textbook for Psychiatrists Could Harm Millions of Kids, Critics Say”
    by Miscellaneous News Source on December 4, 2023 at 1:39 pm

    “New Trans Textbook for Psychiatrists Could Harm Millions of Kids, Critics Say” LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. By Darlene McCormick SanchezThe Epoch Times A new “cutting-edge” textbook on transgenderism written with the help of activists will be used to train psychiatrists and could harm millions of children in the future, some experts have warned. “Gender-Affirming Psychiatric Care,” just released on ... [Read more...] The post “New Trans Textbook for Psychiatrists Could Harm Millions of Kids, Critics Say” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Ironside: “If Only I Could Be Sure I Was in the Right Church.”
    by Lighthouse Trails author on December 3, 2023 at 4:41 pm

    Ironside: “If Only I Could Be Sure I Was in the Right Church.” LTRP Note: The following is from Harry Ironside’s book Full Assurance. By Harry Ironside A comment put to me: “If I could only be sure I was in the right church, I would feel secure; but there are so many different churches that I get all confused and upset.” My response: The church is not the ark of ... [Read more...] The post Ironside: “If Only I Could Be Sure I Was in the Right Church.” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Bill Gothard on Visualization as “One of the Most Basic Aspects of Faith”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on December 1, 2023 at 9:17 pm

    Bill Gothard on Visualization as “One of the Most Basic Aspects of Faith” LTRP Note: Don and Joy Veinot are the co-authors of the recently released expanded edition of A Matter of Basic Principles: The Cultish Teachings of Bill Gothard (released by Midwest Christian Outreach this past fall.) By Don and Joy VeinotMidwest Christian Outreach MCOI Note: Bill Gothard’s unique and at times, unbiblical teachings have impacted churches, ... [Read more...] The post Bill Gothard on Visualization as “One of the Most Basic Aspects of Faith” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Tony Pearce: “The US, Israel, Gaza and the Two-State Solution”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on December 1, 2023 at 1:39 pm

    Tony Pearce: “The US, Israel, Gaza and the Two-State Solution” By Tony PearceTony Pearce (from the UK and director of Light for the Last Days) is the author of The Messiah Factor (published by LT), countless articles and reports, and several Lighthouse Trails booklets. His insights into Israel and other global issues have played a vital role in warning and equipping the saints. “The US, ... [Read more...] The post Tony Pearce: “The US, Israel, Gaza and the Two-State Solution” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • A Missing (or Ignored) Link: They Like Jesus But Not the Church (or Israel)
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on November 27, 2023 at 4:21 pm

    A Missing (or Ignored) Link: They Like Jesus But Not the Church (or Israel) In light of the October 7th attack against Israel and the subsequent anti-Israel, antisemitic demonstrations around the world (including within “Christian” circles), it’s important for Bible-believing Christians to understand the role that many popular evangelical figures have played over the last couple of decades in bringing about a disastrous paradigm shift within the church, part ... [Read more...] The post A Missing (or Ignored) Link: They Like Jesus But Not the Church (or Israel) appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Heartfelt Letter From a Canadian Man: “Maranatha: Come Quickly Lord Jesus”
    by Letters to the Editor on November 14, 2023 at 4:53 pm

    Heartfelt Letter From a Canadian Man: “Maranatha: Come Quickly Lord Jesus” Dear Lighthouse Trails: Here in Ontario, Canada, my wife and I personally witnessed the Covid insanity. Our Prime Minister Trudeau is now pushing a double vaxx for Covid and the flu. My wife is a Registered Nurse, and she still cannot obtain employment going on three years now because she is not vaxxed and cannot ... [Read more...] The post Heartfelt Letter From a Canadian Man: “Maranatha: Come Quickly Lord Jesus” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • “180,000 Rally Against Antisemitism Across France, Macron a No-show”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on November 13, 2023 at 4:43 pm

    “180,000 Rally Against Antisemitism Across France, Macron a No-show” LTRP Note: The following news story is posted for informational and research purposes. From Jewish News Syndicate The parliament called the protest in response to a three-fold increase in antisemitic acts. Thousands marched in Paris on Sunday, including prominent lawmakers, to condemn a sharp rise in antisemitic incidents in France over the war in the ... [Read more...] The post “180,000 Rally Against Antisemitism Across France, Macron a No-show” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

  • Video Interview: “Surviving the Hamas Massacre”
    by Lighthouse Trails Editors on November 10, 2023 at 10:56 pm

    Video Interview: “Surviving the Hamas Massacre” LTRJ Note: The following is posted for informational purposes. This is a deeply emotional testimonial by a young Israeli father and husband who survived the Hamas attack against Israel. Jewish evangelical Joel Rosenberg is interviewing him. Related Information: News Sources for Information on Israel Israel—A Burdensome Stone to the Nations and the Apple of God’s ... [Read more...] The post Video Interview: “Surviving the Hamas Massacre” appeared first on Lighthouse Trails Research Project.

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