talk about faith

"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight."

Proverbs 3:5-6

I just read a really. good. book.

Heaven is for Real by Todd Burpo has touched my life. I was told by family and friends to pick it up and read it, how great it was, and how much it would influence your faith. Boy did it ever!

This story is about a little boy who is rushed into emergency surgery. During this surgery he states that he died for three minutes and went to Heaven. After a successful surgery (really a miracle) he begins to tell his parents all about his journey. He talks about the people he saw, meeting Jesus and Mary, and the beautiful colors.

One of my favorite parts is when Todd Burpo (the dad and pastor) ends up having to take Colton (his son who visited Heaven) with him to a funeral home to bless an old friend and his family before taking his last breaths on Earth. The family of the old man gathers and Burpo says a beautiful prayer, all while Colton stands quietly. Then as they are leaving Colton turns back to the old man laying in bed and whispers in his ear, "It's going to be okay. The first person you're going to see is Jesus!" This part really touched my heart because it was so sweet and kind. In Burpo's words he describes his son as being, "a tiny tour guide for a departing heavenly traveler". What an amazing thing to read! I'm sure that old man's heart filled with such joy and calmness.

I found this website and thought it would be a neat one to share. It gives a good glimpse of the book, gives some excerpts, and also shows an interview of the boy and his parents many years down the road. Even though this site is filled with lots of information about the book, I really want you to go buy it and read it! It influenced me so much and added so much faith to my life :)

There's a lot to look forward too!!!!