We could all use a little reminder about now. We’re in the middle of a heat wave during the hottest months of the year. The air is thick and still, bugs are plenty, and water becomes a precious commodity. It can feel like we are trudging along and the finish line for relief, or better days, is still far away. And yet, there is Jesus, cheering us on to our next milestone. We can’t see the finish line ourselves, but He is there along the way guiding us one mile at a time. “You’re on the right path”, He calls […]
I pass by this little church on my drive home from work in the evenings. I’ve never really noticed it much before. It was only when the dark winter nights began to set in earlier in the day that I saw the little window at the top illuminating a bright yellow light with a cross shining in the darkness. During the day you might pass by and not even know it was there. But at night, it shines brightly against the dark sky for everyone to see. My work commute takes me through winding country roads that are narrow and […]
In the book of Revelation, Jesus reveals himself to the Apostle John as the “Bright Morning Star”. “I, Jesus, have sent My angel to attest these things to you for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright Morning Star.” (Revelation 22:16) Jesus is not just one of many stars, but the bright morning star, the one that outshines all the others. In the Gospel of John, Jesus says, “I am the light of the world. Anyone who follows Me will never walk in the darkness but will have the light of life.” (John 8:12). […]
The Good Shepherd is one of my favorite names of Jesus. One who will take care of you. One who is good! We all need a little more good in this world, and that is what Jesus brings. It is one of the few names that Jesus gives to himself, so it must be important.  Jesus says, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.” (John 10:11) The good shepherd came to seek and find the lost. Jesus gave us an example of this through his parable of the lost sheep, mentioned in […]

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About the Author

Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves to share the stories of life, hope, and faith she sees around her every day. She has written for Guideposts and Angels on Earth magazines, and teaches the story of God in women's Bible study.