And I tell you that you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of Hades will not overcome it. Matthew 16:18. I came across this magnificent looking church recently while taking a walk through the park of a nearby town. According to the sign posted outside the church, it was built in 1825. At a time almost 200 years ago, the country was in a period of rest in between two major wars. The American Revolution had ended almost 40 years earlier, and it was about 40 years before the start of the American Civil War. Located in a part […]
Someone once asked me, “What does it mean to be a Christian?” I replied, “It means I have hope.” I knew that the person I was talking to was not looking for a definition on Christianity. But my answer surprised her, so I began to explain. I became a Christian at the very early age of seven. I remember it distinctively to this day, and so I’ve always had Jesus with me as part of my life. I’ve had my ups and downs, been sad at times, and certainly haven’t had everything go my way, but I’ve never been without hope, for […]
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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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