“Therefore glorify the Lord in the dawning light, The name of the Lord God of Israel in the coastlands of the sea.” (Isaiah 24:15, NKJV)
Lighthouses.
The mere sight of the structures brings the reminder that in the midst of a storm, navigation is always possible. We can overcome the storms of life and find our way to safety.
In her book, Lighthouse Faith: God as a Living Reality in a World Immersed in Fog, Lauren Green does a beautiful job of exploring the question, “Where is God in my hour of need?”
It is probably the most asked question down through the ages and one, we all have asked or will ask at some point in our lives.
In the darkest nights of our souls, we wrestle with life and its meaning. We search for a way to make sense of it all as we seek comfort, security, and strength as we journey.
Lauren Green takes us on a powerful journey exploring the questions we ask. She points us to three truths:
- “We need and look for light in a darkened world to guide us.”
- “Light is a source, outside of ourselves, which we desperately need.”
- “Jesus Christ is the light we must value above all other forms.”
Much the way a lighthouse helps a ship to navigate its way to shore, our relationship with God through His Word is meant “to illuminate the way to freedom, to define a covenantal relationship with God, to help us navigate through any storm in life” (page 13).
Written to engage our hearts and minds, we are made to think more deeply about God and His love for us, His people. It was most difficult to put the book down once I began reading as every word spoke deeply and confirmed truth in a meaningful and illuminating manner.
Lighthouse Faith will remind every reader to live each day in a way which loves, honors, and serves God more fully:
In the words of Joshua, it is a daily opportunity to say, “Choose for yourself this day whom you will serve.”And to state boldly the only plausible solution, “As for me and my household, we will serve the Lord”
(Joshua 24:15). (from page 161)
This is a challenging book from start to finish and one we all need in these days we are living. One well worth the time to read!
You can find Lauren Green at:
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/LaurenGreenFox/
Website – www.lighthousefaithbook.com
Twitter -Â @LaurenGreenFox
You may also enjoy this interview Shaun Tabatt of Cross Focused Reviews did with Lauren Green at the National Religious Broadcasters Conference >
** I received this book in exchange for my review from Cross Focused Reviews. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255 : “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”
Today I am joining … Testimony Tuesday and Unite and #RaRaLinkup and Tea and Word and Booknificent Thursday .
As New England girls, we know about fog . . . but thanks be to God, we also know about the Lighthouse!
Stay safe today in the blizzard!
Hi, Joanne. I’m thankful that God is always able to be found and seen just like a lighthouse when all around is dark and scary. Thanks for sharing about the book.
Hey Joanne, thanks for sharing this book with us! I’m a lighthouse lover so it captured my attention right away. I find myself navigating to this image often when I’m in the middle of a stormy season. It will definitely check it out.
I love that verse in Joshua. We grew up with that near our front door in our home. Thanks so much for sharing this book review and linking up!
Lighthouses have always been so meaningful to me. They are so beautiful and such a symbol of hope! Thanks for sharing this post at Booknificent Thursday on Mommynificent.com!
Tina