The Lifeguard Who Jumped
On July 3, 2012, Tomas Lopez was working as a lifeguard at Hallandale Beach, Florida, when someone pointed to a swimmer struggling beyond the roped...
This is stories & illustrations, drawing on John 3:13-17.
On July 3, 2012, Tomas Lopez was working as a lifeguard at Hallandale Beach, Florida, when someone pointed to a swimmer struggling beyond the roped boundary of his assigned zone. Company policy was clear — he was not responsible for anyone outside his designated area. Lopez didn't hesitate. He sprinted across the sand and dove into the water, pulling the drowning man to safety.…
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