Known as one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Leaning Tower of Pisa stands (or tilts) as an enduring testimony to the importance of a sure foundation. Begun in 1173, this marble bell tower was designed to reach 185 feet. But after the first three stories were built, the subsoil (made up of sand, clay, and water) began to sink. In an attempt to compensate for the leaning, the engineer in charge made the subsequent stories taller on the sinking side. But the extra masonry caused it to sink even more. Over the 201-year period during which the tower was built, numerous architects tried in vain to correct the problem. The rush of post WWII tourism caused even more stress on the structure, resulting in the tower being indefinitely closed to visitors. Drastic measures are still being considered in an effort to stop the continual slipping.
In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, he refers to the church as God’s household, which is built upon the foundation of the apostles and the prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone (Eph 2:20). The cornerstone of the church is Jesus Christ (1 Pet 2:6; 1 Cor 3:11); the foundation is
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