We have been given many books to read which we appreciate very much. I've looked over most of them but one stands out that opened my eyes up to the possibilities of heaven. Simply titled "Heaven" by Randy Alcorn. Actually, a Zionsville parent gave me a booklet on the subject and I enjoyed it so much I went out and got the hard back, a 500 page book. Thank you Brad. I have been in church and in Bible studies practically all my life and I don't believe I've ever studied scriptures concerning heaven. So many put off thoughts of heaven because it's beyond our imagination, which is true (thank goodness), but I'm relishing the scriptures that give us glimpses into heaven. We can know something of what heaven might be like.

Revelation 22 "Then the angel showed me the river of the water of life, as clear as crystal, flowing from the throne of God and of the Lamb down the middle of the great street of the city. On each side of the river stood the tree of life, bearing twelve crops of fruit, yielding its fruit every month. And the leaves of the tree are for the healing of the nations. No longer will there be any curse. The throne of God and the Lamb will be in the city, and his servants will serve Him."

One of Dr. Alcorn's chapters is entitled "Is Heaven our Default Destination... or is Hell?" So many Americans think they're going to heaven which is NOT what Christ says: Matthew 7:13-14 "Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter throught it. But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it."

"You will seek Me and find me when you search for me with all your heart." Jeremiah 29:13. "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 (Jesus' speaking) "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name under heaven given to men by which we must be saved." Acts 4:12.

In short, Jesus is the answer to all of life's questions. If you don't believe it, Hell is a brutal alternative for that most important decision you'll make here and now... and not making a decision is your rejection of Christ.

The story of the rich man and the beggar named Lazarus in Luke 16:19-31 gives us a glimpse into Hell - a place of torment and agony, utter misery with no hope of relief.

I pray today that we will open our eyes to the truth of the scripture and feel an urgency to "get the Word out." People are dying in need of the Savior. I pray personally for more boldness in bringing the things of God up in conversations. I want to echo my son's prayer yet I know I am not as bold as he.

Mom