THE LAWS OF THE LIGHTHOUSE

P.O Box 1540, Albany Western Australia 6331
Phone/Fax: (08) 98 418 418
E-mail: abl-alb@omninet.net.au

THE LAWS OF THE LIGHTHOUSE
Well friend, we've just entered into 2006! Treat it right and it will serve you well. Having said that, I think it would be true to say that the greatest day of lists is still New Year's Day. And the number one list is the list I call the Laws of the Lighthouse. The Laws of the Lighthouse contain more than good ideas, personal preferences, and honest opinions. They are God-given, time-tested truths that define the way you should navigate your life. Observe them and enjoy secure passage. Ignore them and crash against the ragged rocks of reality. The wise captain shifts the direction of his craft according to the signal of the lighthouse. A wise person does the same. Herewith, then, are the lights I look for and the signals I heed and I sincerely hope, that as you read them, they might encourage you to live your life wisely during 2006. - Love God more than you fear hell. - Once a week, let a child take you on a walk. - Make major decisions in a cemetery. - When no one is watching, live as if someone is. - Succeed at home first. - Don't spend tomorrow's money today. - Pray twice as much as you fret. - Listen twice as much as you speak. - Only harbour a grudge when God does. - Never outgrow your love of sunsets. - Treat people like angels; you will meet some and help make some. - 'Tis wiser to err on the side of generosity than on the side of scrutiny. - God has forgiven you; you'd be wise to do the same. - When you can't trace God's hand, trust His heart. - Toot your own horn and the notes will be flat. - Don't feel guilty for God's goodness. - The book of life is lived in chapters, so know your page number. - Never let the important be the victim of the trivial. - Live your liturgy. To sum it all up: In 2006, I encourage you to approach life like a voyage on an ocean schooner. Enjoy the view. Explore the vessel. Make friends with the captain. Fish a little. And then get off when you get home. However, if you would like a FREE copy of a small booklet which contains some further information to help you get the most from your New Year, just write and ask for "Your New Year Owner's Maintenance Manual". My address is: P.O. Box 1540, Albany, WA 6331. Phone/Fax: (08) 9841 8418. E-mail: abl-alb@omninet.net.au I wish you a very happy New Year! -- Ron

Well friend, we've just entered into 2006! Treat it right and it will serve you well. Having said that, I think it would be true to say that the greatest day of lists is still New Year's Day. And the number one list is the list I call the Laws of the Lighthouse.

The Laws of the Lighthouse contain more than good ideas, personal preferences, and honest opinions. They are God-given, time-tested truths that define the way you should navigate your life. Observe them and enjoy secure passage. Ignore them and crash against the ragged rocks of reality.

The wise captain shifts the direction of his craft according to the signal of the lighthouse. A wise person does the same.

Herewith, then, are the lights I look for and the signals I heed and I sincerely hope, that as you read them, they might encourage you to live your life wisely during 2006.

- Love God more than you fear hell.
- Once a week, let a child take you on a walk.
- Make major decisions in a cemetery.
- When no one is watching, live as if someone is.
- Succeed at home first.
- Don't spend tomorrow's money today.
- Pray twice as much as you fret.
- Listen twice as much as you speak.
- Only harbour a grudge when God does.
- Never outgrow your love of sunsets.
- Treat people like angels; you will meet some and help make some.
- 'Tis wiser to err on the side of generosity than on the side of scrutiny.
- God has forgiven you; you'd be wise to do the same.
- When you can't trace God's hand, trust His heart.
- Toot your own horn and the notes will be flat.
- Don't feel guilty for God's goodness.
- The book of life is lived in chapters, so know your page number.
- Never let the important be the victim of the trivial.
- Live your liturgy.

To sum it all up: In 2006, I encourage you to approach life like a voyage on an ocean schooner. Enjoy the view. Explore the vessel. Make friends with the captain. Fish a little. And then get off when you get home. However, if you would like a FREE copy of a small booklet which contains some further information to help you get the most from your New Year, just write and ask for "Your New Year Owner's Maintenance Manual". My address is: P.O. Box 1540, Albany, WA 6331. Phone/Fax: (08) 9841 8418.
E-mail: abl-alb@omninet.net.au I wish you a very happy New Year! -- Ron