On June 27, 2016, the Court of Appeal of the State of California (4th Appellate District Division 3) ruled against Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa (CCCM), Brian Brodersen, Roger Wing, Phil Twente, John Jackson, and other CCCM board members in favor of Word for Today and Janette Manderson (Chuck Smith’s daughter) regarding a counter-suit that CCCM … [Read more…]
A Commentary by Two Norwegian Brothers Understand the Times, International We were musing in a conversation the other day about some of the issues associated with the difficulties of doctrinal divergence. Our discussion focused on a certain fellowship of churches. Like countless others, we were greatly disturbed by the seemingly steady shift to the slippery … [Read more…]
The following audio interview took place on June 15th, 2016 with Roger Oakland and a Calvary Chapel pastor. We believe this interview sets the record straight in a number of areas. Within hours of this interview, Roger Oakland was rushed to the hospital for a high blood pressure scare. We are happy to report that … [Read more…]
LTRJ Note: Some who read this article and other similar articles by Roger Oakland and LT accuse us of “lumping” all Calvary Chapels together saying they are all bad. We find this line of reasoning troubling. Lighthouse Trails historically has challenged many denominations (and the leaders within those groups), Calvary Chapel being one of them. … [Read more…]
By Roger Oakland Understand the Times, International There may still be people on UTT’s list who lack discernment and insist that Willow Creek theology is safe as mother’s milk and harmless to anyone and everyone. This commentary will be very short but also very important. It will help connect the dots. Please open the following … [Read more…]
From Understand The Times, International RE: Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa and the Alpha Course (April 18, 2016) Recently, Brian Brodersen, senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa, sent out an endorsement of Nicky Gumbel’s Holy Trinity Brompton Alpha Course program. While Alpha is very well known in North America and around the world, it seems … [Read more…]
By Roger Oakland (writing from Kenya, Africa) The days have been very long on this trip to Kenya. I have had many eye-opening moments based on visual observations. I have heard people share their hearts, which has touched my own. I am shocked when I hear the responses I am getting when I ask widows … [Read more…]
By Roger Oakland Founder of Understand the Times, International and Bryce Homes Program It has been about one week since I have returned from a ten-day trip to the country of Myanmar where I was able to visit with children and leaders of all the Understand The Times Bryce Homes that have been established there. … [Read more…]
By Roger Oakland The title for a new book, The Good Shepherd Calls: An Urgent Warning for the End Times Church, flooded into my mind like a lightning bolt flashing in the darkness. In all honesty, I had no desire or motivation to write another book. I have been telling people that I was in … [Read more…]
By Roger Oakland Understand the Times Hardly a day goes by without news relating to Bible prophecy and especially the advancing trend towards a global religion for the cause of peace. It seems there are few who understand this is what the Bible predicts will happen on planet earth before the return of Jesus Christ … [Read more…]
News Alert from Understand the Times In first prayer video, Pope stresses interfaith unity: ‘We are all children of God’ Article: Ecumenical Movement – Other Religions Uniting With Roman Catholics The Pope’s first-ever video message on his monthly prayer intentions was released Tuesday, Watch Video on You Tube [see below] highlighting the importance of interreligious … [Read more…]
By Understand the Times, International The Kenya Bryce Homes Program has been in operation for four years. Beginning with five Homes in November of 2011, the program has expanded as donations have been provided by Lighthouse and Understand The Times readers from around the world. There are now 25 Bryce Homes in Kenya. Included in … [Read more…]
John, Shannan, and their three children have now been in Kenya working with the Bryce Homes for 4 months.1 While the time has had its share of struggles, as they adjust to life in a third-world country (including frequent stomach sicknesses), they wouldn’t trade this time for anything. They have loved getting to know the … [Read more…]
By Roger Oakland Understand the Times, International Fossils are preserved life forms that lived in the past. But how do we know how long ago in the past these plants or animals were preserved? From time to time, we hear about a new fossil discovery that has become newsworthy because it was older than any … [Read more…]
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…]
In early July, a Lighthouse Trails missionary family traveled to Kenya to work along side our Bryce Home pastors and families for 6-9 months. This young family prayed for God’s guidance in making their decision to go be with our Bryce families for this extended period of time. With monthly support raised from their own … [Read more…]
We hope you enjoy the following new slideshow from the Bryce Homes in Kenya where Understand the Times and Lighthouse Trails readers support 24 Christian families. Roger Oakland, director and founder of UTT, has launched several programs with the Bryce Homes including the monthly food support program and the Small Business Opportunity program (helping the … [Read more…]
By Roger Oakland Understand the Times, International Are you aware a growing sector of our society is making the claim there is no qualitative difference between animals and humans? Extremists, known as “animal-rights advocates,” are becoming zealous evangelists of the belief that people, cats, dogs, snails, and farm animals are all equal. What is the rationale … [Read more…]
Presented by Roger Oakland and Understand the Times, International Pope Francis: Ecumenical Movement Is Taking Great Steps Toward Reconciliation, Peace The Catholic Church will now forgive your abortion Tracking kids via microchip ‘can’t be far off,’ says expert Iran: ‘We Welcome War With the U.S. Germany sees 25.2% rise in anti-Semitic crime in 2014 Elton … [Read more…]
Dear Lighthouse Trails: I love Lighthouse Trails and have bought quite a few books from you in the past. However postage to Australia is a big problem for me. I just made out an order for 3 books and 20 Tracts and it came to $78= (That hurt, but it was good value!) Then I … [Read more…]
To read more about the Bryce Homes in Kenya or to donate, click here. This missions project is founded by Understand the Times and is supported solely by UTT and Lighthouse Trails readers. There are now 24 Bryce Homes in Kenya. By Roger Oakland Understand the Times, International We have 7 Reports posted from our … [Read more…]
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Every winter for the past three years, Lighthouse Trails has held a special Winter Offering for the Christian families in Kenya who are part of the Bryce Homes for Widows and Children Program. This winter marks the end of the third year of this missions program in western Kenya that was launched by Roger Oakland … [Read more…]
By Roger Oakland My first trip to Kenya was during the month of November 2011. I stopped in Kenya on my way home from South Africa and visited several communities I had been made aware of through the ministry of one of the local pastors. While I had been accustomed to visiting areas of the … [Read more…]
Compiled and commented by Understand the Times, International Click here to view articles! Ecumenical dialogue in the spotlight as Pope’s Turkey trip approaches Bilderberger Kissinger Wants World Army To Fight Terrorists Churches agree on incarnation after 1500 years of strife FacePhi brings facial recognition to mobile banking in Costa Rica Church offers up frosty beer … [Read more…]
By Understand the Times and Lighthouse Trails WATER FILTRATION We are happy to report that all of the twenty-four Bryce Homes in Kenya now have water filtration systems. Understand the Times began to place water filtration units in each Bryce Home in June after Roger Oakland, founder and director of Understand the Times, returned from … [Read more…]
The Temple Institute Reaches Nearly $105,000 From 30 Countries For Third Temple Crowdfunding Campaign; Deals with Criticism Is Your Church Worship More Pagan than Christian? Bill Gates talks biometric identification, banking for emerging countries Scotiabank Unit Launches Biometric Banking EAB to host second Biometrics in Banking seminar Holograms, VR and telepresence: Experts herald the coming … [Read more…]
Ford considers biometric authentication for future vehicles Water rationing hits California: limit of 50 gallons per person per day or face fines of $500 Smartphones now in development will monitor users’ blood and speech Ebola Cases Could Reach 1.4 Million Within Four Months, C.D.C. Estimates FBI seeks to add Rapid DNA to biometric database A … [Read more…]
By Roger Oakland Understand the Times, International Jesus Christ proclaimed these following important words: Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as … [Read more…]
Muslim scholars calls for ‘global uprising’ against Israel Iran: We Provided Hamas with Rocket Technology Al Qaeda Targeting U.S. Infrastructure for Digital 9/11 Pope Francis to meet with evangelical pastor Pope Greets Evangelicals as Brothers Pentagon seeking new technology to predict ‘societal unrest’ in US Bishop Davies: Lourdes shrine a light amid war, death Iranian … [Read more…]