The Lighthouse Keeper's Faith
A lighthouse keeper lived alone on a rocky island, maintaining a beacon that guided ships safely to harbor. Every night for thirty years, he climbed the narrow stairs to light the great lamp. Ships wo...
This is stories & illustrations on faithfulness and steadfastness for mixed, drawing on Matthew 5:14, 1 Corinthians 4:2. It carries an emotional tone of hope, gratitude and awe.
A lighthouse keeper lived alone on a rocky island, maintaining a beacon that guided ships safely to harbor. Every night for thirty years, he climbed the narrow stairs to light the great lamp. Ships would pass in the darkness, their captains never seeing the keeper but grateful for the light that saved them from the treacherous rocks. One stormy night, the keeper fell ill.…
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