Monday, July 4, 2011

Review of Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent

Heaven is for Real is the story of a little boy’s experience of heaven during a serious operation.  His parents were not sure he was going to survive, and his pastor father raged at God and begged for his son’s life.  The four year old survived and began to tell his parents small pieces about his experience, including things he could not have known-like the miscarriage his mother has suffered before he was born.
I had read Don Piper’s 90 minutes and really enjoyed it.  I didn’t think a little boy would have much to say.  However, I was wrong.  It was very refreshing to hear a child’s viewpoint of heaven.  Colton talks about the colors, the people he meets, and being with Jesus and His Dad.  This book was a great reminder of how we are to view heaven and eternity. Matthew18: 3-4 says “And he said: “I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.  Therefore, whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”  I would highly recommend this book.  It was a great read!

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