Lighthouse Keepers
This story of lighthouse keepers illustrates both the importance of lighting the way for people in the dark and preserving God’s good creation. A couple
This story of lighthouse keepers illustrates both the importance of lighting the way for people in the dark and preserving God’s good creation. A couple
William Barclay on carrying the burdens of others: “There is an old story which tells how a man came upon a little boy carrying a
Fred Rogers, creator of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, became a cultural icon not for flashy sermons or political influence but for consistent, quiet acts of compassion and
On Christmas Eve, many churches hold candlelight services. The sanctuary lights are dimmed, and a single flame is used to light one candle, which then
Think of a time when the power unexpectedly went out. One moment the room was bright, and the next you are plunged into darkness. The
Johnny Cash describes the powerful Damascus Road experience of Paul in his song “Man in White” (Love, God and Murder, 2000): “Then the Man in
We can think of “light vs. dark” in two ways. We can envision light as an expulsion of the dark—all is darkness, but the light
Just as light exists forever and everywhere in open space, Christ shines. It is an irrefutable fact of God’s nature that he is unconquerably bright.
Mirrors can give us what we need, but it’s nothing like the real thing. On Mythbusters (season 9, episode 11, “Let There Be Light,” directed
Light is most wonderful because it allows a sense of confidence when the dark seems to overtake us. Consider the difference you feel when you
Some characters in pop culture believe that they are on a “mission from God,” even if they don’t have a direct revelation. Some do, however,
It may not seem obvious, but salt and light are very similar. Both enhance thequality of life and help preserve life. Salt improves life by
Jesus asserts his authority to judge and purify the world as the Light of the World. This might be illustrated by the disinfecting power of
Like salt, light is something that can have a dramatic effect on everything it touches. Light makes it possible to see. A lighthouse warns ships
Light is something that can have a dramatic effect on everything it touches. Light makes it possible to see. A lighthouse warns ships of the
In the Harry Potter series, Harry struggles with being the one set apart and considered special. He wishes he were just normal, like everyone else.
For centuries lighthouses have been beacons of hope for seafarers. Trusting God is much like trusting the beckoning light of the lighthouse—a hope amid darkness
While someone may feel stuck, hopeless, and headed nowhere, the message of Jesus always changes lives. It doesn’t matter who the person is, where they
A lamp only lights up if the cord is connected properly and plugged into a wall. It cannot plug into itself to serve its proper
When you travel to an unknown region, whether domestically or internationally, it can be helpful to get a tour guide.