I saw the blue lights on my way to work this morning. They were not for me. They were for another. They were leading them home. Two police cars were traveling side-by-side, leading the way in the early morning fog and rain. Their lights were flashing as they drove north along the highway, with a string of car lights a mile long following behind them. Here in the south, it is tradition to pull over or slow down when approaching a funeral procession. It is considered a sign of respect and honor for one’s life. We all slowed down. I have seen this […]
I first became aware of the phrase, “Keeper of the Stories” when I began to research lighthouses and their keepers. These men and sometimes women of yesteryear, also referred to as “Guardians of the Light”, were considered people of honor and respect though their work was very hard and lonely at times. They were in charge of saving ships in distress, sending out warning signals, and keeping the lights polished and in pristine working order, always ready for an approaching storm. An important part of the lighthouse keepers job was to keep the log books. Daily journals recorded the weather and the number and type of ships passing through their […]
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About the Author
Sue McCusker is a freelance writer, Bible teacher, and former corporate IT Analyst. Her stories have been published in several Guideposts books and magazines, as well as in her devotional book, A Christmas Story Devotional. She loves sharing stories of life, hope, and faith, and inspiring others to experience real faith in their everyday lives.
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