God, pick up the pieces. Put me back together again. You are my praise! -Jeremiah 17:14 (MSG) I recently came across a website that turns any image into an interactive jigsaw puzzle. You can imagine the fun I've been having uploading my favorite lighthouse images (including photos of those I have personally taken) and putting … Continue reading The Missing Piece
The Castle Light Analogies
By definition, a castle is a large building or group of buildings fortified against attack with thick walls, battlements, towers, and in many cases a moat.¹ And a lighthouse is a structure (such as a tower) with a powerful light that gives a continuous or intermittent signal to navigators.² The Ardencaple Castle Lighthouse (pictured above and below) … Continue reading The Castle Light Analogies
Good Connection, Poor Reception
"And so it was with me, brothers and sisters. When I came to you, I did not come with eloquence or human wisdom as I proclaimed to you the testimony about God." - Paul, the Apostle This is the Enoshima Observation Tower a.k.a the Enoshima Sea Candle. It is located on the island of Enoshima … Continue reading Good Connection, Poor Reception
Discern or be bitten!
When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it. She also gave some to her husband, who was with her, and he ate it. Genesis 3:6 This is the Kiz Kulesi Lighthouse. Kiz … Continue reading Discern or be bitten!
W.I.F.I.
Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. - Jesus Most people can easily identify a lighthouse. But the truth is that no two lighthouses are the same. Just like every man-made lighthouse is unique in size shape … Continue reading W.I.F.I.
What Does it Mean to be a Light?
"Be careful, then, that the light within you is not darkness. So if your whole body is full of light, and no part of it in darkness, you will be radiant, as though a lamp were shining on you." -Jesus The image above is a tabletop sculpture by Israeli artist Liat Livni. It is a … Continue reading What Does it Mean to be a Light?
Entangled
"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us." - Hebrews 12:1 Lighthouses have been an inspiration for many painters, filmmakers, and writers, including yours truly. … Continue reading Entangled
The Results of a Godless Plan
Located on the seashores of Amchit, Lebanon, is the Babel Bahr Lighthouse (pictured above). It points to one of the most renowned Lebanese restaurants in the Mediterranean. The lighthouse has a fully functional rotating light fixture, but it does not serve as an actual navigational aid because the area does not accommodate a deck for … Continue reading The Results of a Godless Plan
Is There Such Thing as Holy Envy?
As some of you may already know, I was born and raised on the island of St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. I left home at the age of 17 and moved to the U.S. mainland to attend college. That was 34 years ago. Since then, I've traveled back a few times to visit my parents. … Continue reading Is There Such Thing as Holy Envy?
Shine While There Is Still Time
Considered one of the most scenic and photographed lighthouses in the world, the Lindau Lighthouse (pictured above) has long been a major tourist attraction in Germany. Built in 1856, this medieval-style stone tower is 108 ft. tall and is located in the old island town of Lindau in Lake Constance. What sets this lighthouse apart … Continue reading Shine While There Is Still Time
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