Heaven Is For Real

So one the latest reads out there is called Heaven Is For Real by Todd Burpo and Lynn Vincent. I ran into a friend of mine (Phil's brother's girlfriend) who was just finishing it when I boldly asked if I could borrow it when she was done. She said yes no problem and handed it to me on Sunday. I just finished it and I have to highly recommend it. Not only is it easy and fun to read (written from the dad's point of view) but it puts you one step closer to visualizing what heaven will be like (actually just confirming what the Bible says). In the past few weeks our church had a sermon on heaven, part in due to this book, called Follow the Leader: A Preview to Heaven, taught by Ed Baker. Here is the link if you are interested in listening to what he has to say... http://www.orchardhillchurch.org/resources/listen I can't really remember too much that stuck out to me outside of what the Bible says. I know one thought I had afterwards (even though not discussed in the teaching) was thinking about all the abortions people have had.. and how sad that makes me but trusting that all those babies are most likely in heaven now. I think they have to be, right? One reason I really liked this book is because it talks about a boy who is almost 4 years old so very close to Wendell's age. Everything that is said makes so much sense it feels like it bridges the gap of fiction to nonfiction. As the dad in the book points out, he always thought of John the Baptist as a "character" in a book and after talking with his son, he realized he is a real person. I just talked to Phil and I said if anything, it makes me realize there is so much more to this world than what we see. Sometimes it is so hard to believe the Bible but when you read accounts like this is just helps you to get one step closer and believing it is true and alive today. It also is another reminder that any pain we have here will be gone someday. I'm also reminded of the sadness I have for those I know who aren't christians. I feel like each person has their own personal path to walk with Jesus but man, it's tough when people choose not to accept him. Knowing that eternity is at stake. So heaven is for real.... and Jesus is alive in heaven right now. So close, yet so far away.