"For God, who said, "Let light shine out of darkness," made his light shine in our hearts
to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ."  ~ 2 Corinthians 4:6

:: the lighthouse nut ::

Who Is This "Nut"?

My obsession with lighthouses started with an innocent little trip to a local gift shop with my mother.  I found a cute little trinket box with the Cape Hatteras lighthouse on the lid and just "had" to have it.  Little did I know that it would take off from there!

I now collect not only miniature replicas, but also just about anything else with a lighthouse on it!  Ever seen anyone with a lighthouse soap dispenser?  I've got one.  My last vacation was spent visiting as many lighthouses as possible in three days.  Of course, my car sports a personalized lighthouse tag on my front bumper.
My favorite collectables are made by Lefton and Harbour Lights, and I used most of Lefton's miniature Christmas ornaments on my tree last year. I also subscribe to Lighthouse Digest magazine, which is the best magazine out there that deals with lighthouse collecting, tours, and preservation.

Most importantly, as a Christian I see lighthouses as an example of what my life should be like.  Lighthouses are built to weather hurricanes, earthquakes, and serve as a beacon to the world.  I know that through the grace of my Savior, Jesus Christ, I can weather any storm and also be an example to those around me.