“There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God’s rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his.” Hebrews 4:8-9 God’s Rest… imagine for a minute what that feels like. A pure and complete rest, absent from all your worries, nothing to fear, no rush, everything taken care of, just being in the constant loving presence of God, mercifully forgiven, and being with the One who wants nothing more than to give you that rest. That’s a lot. Every day, our bodies require more sleep. Even after a full night’s rest, we still become tired again. And the […]
Category:Life, Heart, Soul
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 […]
Category:Life, Heart, Soul
I held the small baby in my arms, only ten weeks old at the time. Sitting on the edge of the bed in my son’s nursery on that fateful night, I asked God for advice. I was returning to work the next morning and I knew nothing would be the same again. What am I to do? I am sure every new mother has asked that question at least once. But God’s response to me that night was puzzling. My inner voice immediately seemed to say, “Preserve the family”. What did that mean? I was young and newly married, and had this wonderful new addition to […]
Category:Life, Heart, Soul
I haven’t fully rested in 18 years, until now. If you are a mom, then no explanation is needed. From the moment my son was born until he walked across the stage at his high school graduation, I have not rested. Oh sure, I did sleep a little during those years, but not the complete, all-consuming, peaceful, not-a-care-in-the-world sleep that I got the day after his graduation. Now I just sit on the couch numb. And when I am not in this new blissful cosmic state, I have only three words to say… Thank you, God. Every day that I dropped my son off at school, […]
Category:Life, Heart, Soul
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About the Author
Sue McCusker is a writer, Bible teacher, and web developer who loves sharing 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.
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