"I love lighthouses. The severe, uncompromising life of service lived by
lonely lighthouse keepers possesses a special dignity. Poised between the
last outcroppings of land and the vast expanse of the ocean, the lighthouse
has become a profound symbol of human life, poised as it is between the
transitory and the eternal."
"Storms must end. The great billowing thunderheads that blot out the sun for
a time lose their fury and subside. God's glorious light streams through gaps
in the clouds in brilliant beams.
That moment, when peace returns to land, sea, and sky is a wonderful
affirmation. When storms batter the land and whip the sea to a frenzy, their
power seems irresistible. But as light breaks through to illuminate the land
and calm the sea, we realize that the power of God's peace is truly beyond
measure.
That exalted moment is the inspiration for The Light of Peace, the third
print in my Seaside Memories collection. These heavenly lights literally take
my breath away; I hope this dramatic print has that effect on you.
The Light of Peace is also a thrilling allegory of salvation. A lighthouse
stands stalwart in the rough seas; it is the guide that men build for each
other. But light streaming from heaven is our true guide, for it is from God.
One ship sails out of the storm bathed in this holy light. We must seek out
The Light of Peace as we pursue our life's voyage to safe harbor."
