Heaven is for Real

"Heaven is for Real" by Todd Burpo.  This was a very moving and interesting read written by a pastor, the father his young son's (Colton's) visit to heaven when he was close to death in the hospital.  There was even some humor sprinkled into this serious story, like when Colton's sister Cassie suggested the title of the book be "He's Back, but He's No Angel."

A couple things that stood out for me are:

• God answers prayers - like when Colton said he was yelling for his dad in the hospital because Jesus had told him that he needed to come back from heaven to earth because He was answering Todd's prayers, even when he was crying out to God and frustrated with all that God was "putting him through".   Todd said he learned that we can be real with God and that we are heard.
• We should remember to give to those in need- the church came alongside their pastor and started sending much-needed gifts which helped cover the bills

And, it was also neat to hear the story of Akiane, a little girl who also saw Jesus; and her "Prince of Peace:   The Resurrection" painting.

I know Heaven is for real; and my faith in Christ is really real.    It's neat when I doencounter additional confirmation and verification of what I believe.