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This morning my mind is alive, inspired, energized. Probably a carry over from yesterday evening when I read the book, “Heaven is for Real.” The story of Colton Burpo’s experiences in a near death illness. Thank you Jerry and Phyllis for giving me the book. It was a fabulous read!  Children are so precious, so loved. They hold a special place in most peoples hearts. Jesus often used them as examples of what faith really is. I can only say wow, what a God we serve, what a Savior we have, and he is with me everyday, His Holy Spirit guides me.
    I struggle today as to how I might use this writing to remove some of the IF concerning death. I too have been given a heavenly vision, a peak into the unknown. That vision is imprinted in my mind. I will never forget, I thank God for it. As we struggle through this life we must realize that there a heaven to gain and a hell to shun? The Bible is God’s outline to the were to, and how to, for my life. However, I fear there is an ever increasing host of people who don’t believe the Bible to be the inspired word of God. It is just another book. Some would say that is ridiculous, but often those same people never read it’s pages. When the enemy comes against us the power of it’s words will run him off. I believe the Bible to be God’s roadmap for us. It identifies a loving God, who send His Only begotten Son into a sin sick world, to offer man redemption and eternal life with Him. The resurrected Jesus, who sits at God’s right hand, intercedes for us everyday, and has prepared for us an eternal heavenly home. What if one chooses not the things God has given. There is also a flip side for the one who choose a course away from God and that will be hell. Many people have had a glimpse of both and most who have had a glimpse are never the same. I encourage you to read the Bible, ask the Holy Spirit to guide you into all truth. What have you to lose? What if someday you are asked why did you loose your way; why you did not read His word. God loves you, He wants you to be with Him forever, in a place beyond our wildest dreams. Yes, read the Book, and believe the truth, time is short, decisions that will effect all eternity are before you. Seek Him with your prayers!
     I close with a scripture, ( 1 John 4:18), There is no fear in love, but perfect love casteth out fear; because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love.” So it you fear the if’s in life I encourage you to seek the author and finisher of our faith. The same God who created you wants to welcome you home. He loves you beyond understanding, He has prepared a wonderful place for you. “Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,  nor entered into the heart of man, the things that God has prepared for us.” His love can cast out all the fears you have of death, IF you believe and trust in His Word. Praise His name forever!

Holding fast,
Bill