I love this time of year. Autumn brings in a cornucopia of colors, enticing scents of pumpkin spice and apples, and the anticipation of good things to come. Even the weather has an air of serenity about it. But mostly, I love the Autumn scents. I wandered by a candle shop the other day where they were having a sale – two candles for the price of one. I left with an armful of candles, carrying such delightful names as Gourmet Espresso and Warm Caramel Cider. I’ve heard that the sense of smell is the strongest of our five senses. Just imagine… fresh-baked bread, the smell of coffee brewing in the morning, […]
Category:Life, Heart, Soul
“Come on, we’re late!” I yelled as I hurried my young son up the stairs to the doctor’s office. Very late. I thought I knew where the office was but I missed the turnoff and had to circle back around through the endless string of morning traffic. I did not want to miss this appointment because it would mean having to take another day off from work and my busy schedule. We walked in and I rushed up to the receptionist’s desk to fill out the paperwork, hoping I would blend into the waiting room area without anyone noticing how late I was. I plopped down […]
Category:Life, Heart, Soul
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 […]
Category:Life, Heart, Soul
Muslims say you cannot know God. He is unknowable and unreachable. Unlike the Christian God, Allah is a distant supreme being that cannot be known. At best, all one can do is hope to gain Allah’s mercy when they die. But it is not a guarantee. Even then, their paradise is not considered to be a fellowship with God. But as I was reading in the book of Psalms today, I came across this beautiful poetry from Psalm 139 that describes a very different God. We can know Him! Listen to these words… O Lord, You have searched me and known me. You know […]
Category:Life's Tough Questions
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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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