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 […]
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
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 […]
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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
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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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Happy are the feet of those who bring good news! Isaiah 52:7
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