Pastor Wendy Watson gave me this book a few weeks back.
If there's any book you should read, it's this!
It's been a great source of inspiration, assurance, comfort and encouragement to me.
You know even as a Christian we sometimes wonder what Heaven is like. And for those in bereavement like me, we desperately long to seek some affirmation/confirmation of where our loved one has gone too...we need so much to hear the reality of Heaven. Since our feet is always firmly planted on earth, the image of and idea of Heaven may seem distant at times.
This book has changed all that.
It's made coping much better.
It's put a smile on my face.
It's shown me what a glimpse of heaven is like... amazing as Don described.
Here's a brief excerpt about his experience and the book:
In 1989, Don was on his way back from a church conference when an 18-wheeler truck struck his Ford Escort head on. He was killed instantly - pronounced dead by four sets of EMTs (Paramedics)
In 1989, Don was on his way back from a church conference when an 18-wheeler truck struck his Ford Escort head on. He was killed instantly - pronounced dead by four sets of EMTs (Paramedics)
Shortly after the accident, a pastor from the same conference arrived on the scene and began praying for "the man in the red car." God worked a miracle and sent Don back to his now-broken body. To date, 34 surgical procedures have taken place. He walks only as a result of miraculous and in some cases medically unexplainable circumstances. During the time he was dead, Piper was granted the extreme privilege of glimpsing Heaven itself.
Don's experience in Heaven gives him a unique insight into eternity and a strong desire to tell others about Christ. His difficult recovery allows him to identify with the heartbroken and crestfallen, ministering to them with the understanding of someone who's been there. His goal is to help bitter people become better, to turn disappointments into divine appointments. He calls it "finding a new normal" and he's made it his life's work.
And I'd like to imagine as mentioned (in the book) that when I get to Heaven, there would be a welcoming committee awaiting, and as Pastor Wendy said - Jo would obviously be the 1st to run and welcome me...what a beautiful thought and scene...astounding.
I can't wait to get there...in His time.
Note: the book is difficult to find, you can check with SKS Books or contact me.
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4 comments:
just went to SKS. They said someone bought up all TEN copies of the book last week... was it you?!
Anyway, they said the next shipment should come in September...
Dear Alex,
Don't think about going to Heaven just yet... you need to come here and experience 90 minutes of watching Arsenal Vs Tottenham, and that is not guaranteed in Heaven!
Keith, Denise and Kay have asked me to send you their condolences. They are glad to hear that you are staying so strong and would love to see you again when you're over here.
Hugs,
Belinda & Kim Clark
Bro, thanks so much for your gift of this very meaningful book. Just reading the beginning chapters brought tears to my eyes immediately. I cant wait to see my mom again...
Thank you God for your graciousness. For showing us once more how Your ways are above our ways. And that we simply have to trust you and what you have planned for each of us. In your time, You will make all things beautiful.
JoTan
Thank you for the book (and holding on to a copy for me). I read it end to end without a pause the very night you gave it to me and it strengthed my faith.
I look forward to seeing you very soon.
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