Susan Magnuson
January 30, 1947-February 11, 2008


Our dear sister-in-Christ went to be with the Lord this past week after a 9 year bout with cancer. "Momma Mags", as I liked to call her was a sweet woman of God who was gracious, served God and others faithfully, a lady that always told you the truth and was a fighter till the end. My wife and I only had the privilege of knowing Susan for a couple of years here at NLBF in Dallas, but we were blessed by the time we did get to spend with her. She taught many to not only live well, but to die well. It is one thing when all is going great to praise the Lord and another to watch a Saint suffering and still praise God, as that speaks to an unbelieving world. There is a sign hanging over the door in the room that she passed away in that says, "Her children arise and call her blessed" from Proverbs 31, which describes the life of a godly woman and epitomizes what Susan Magnuson was all about.

I often pray in our sanctuary during the week and look at the 3 beautiful banners Susan made after God had given her a vision of those. Those banners remind me of the praises that are due to God and I can only imagine the praises she is giving the Lord for all eternity even as I type. As I visited the family this week with the other Pastors, I was reminded at the circle of life as I saw the pictures Susan's Grandchildren drew of what heaven is like and heard them laugh and play. The circle of life continues and she wasn't able to hold Graydon on this side of heaven, but hopefully one day. Thank you sister for showing me what being brave and faithful truly means. We will mourn for a while, but will be reminded of your wonderful homecoming as well. Please continue to lift up the Magnuson family in your prayers and may God continue to be glorified for His faithfulness to her and us.