The Point Abino Lighthouse (pictured above) was built in 1917 and lit for the first time in 1918. At 95 ft. in height it is considered the most elegant lighthouse on the Ontario shores of the Great Lakes. For 77 years the tower shone brightly and fulfilled its life-saving duties. That was until it was decommissioned … Continue reading To Shine Once Again

"As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came … Continue reading At The Feet of Jesus

And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. - The Apostle Peter What do storms, earthquakes, wars, erosion, and rotten wood have in common? For one, they have been the … Continue reading Brokenness Brings Strength

For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. - The Apostle Paul to Timothy Most likely you've heard of or seen a gingerbread house, but … Continue reading The Dangers of an ‘Ear Candy’ Gospel

For unto those whom he knew beforehand, he also marked out beforehand the way that they might be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. - The Apostle Paul (Romans 8:29, JB2000) Pictured above is the Fastnet Rock Lighthouse. It was constructed in 1899 on Fastnet … Continue reading A Conforming Light

"And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray and when the evening was come he was there alone." - Matthew 14:23 There are quite a number of lighthouses located offshore that were built upon either dangerous shoals, reefs, or submerged islands several miles away from dry … Continue reading Escaping Not “From,” But “Into”

Pictured above is the Point Reyes Lighthouse. It was built in 1870 on the windiest and second foggiest place in North America, the Point Reyes headlands, which are located about 10 miles from the San Francisco Bay area in California.  This incredibly well-constructed lighthouse has endured many hardships, including an earthquake in 1906, which displaced … Continue reading The Perfect Retirement

You've heard of lighthouses, but have you heard of or ever seen a lightship? I didn't even know such things existed. Pictured above is one of the several lightships still in existence. Lightships are vessels that were built to act as substitute lighthouse towers to assist other ships in navigation. They were stationed in areas … Continue reading Be a Lightship For a Change

This is the Point Iroquois Light. Built in 1870, it stands 65 ft. tall and is located in the upper peninsula of the state of Michigan overlooking Lake Superior. It was deactivated in 1962 after safely guiding ships between the open waters of Whitefish Bay and the St. Mary’s River for 93 years. This non-operational … Continue reading Our Volunteer Caretaker

"As a new 'House of Wisdom,' the University shall be a beacon for peace, hope, and reconciliation..." -King Abdullah  "I'm leaving you peace. I'm giving you my peace. I don't give you the kind of peace that the world gives. So don't be troubled or cowardly." - Jesus, the King of kings Lighthouses have come … Continue reading Landmarks of Peace