Jesus said, “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me. 2 My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” (John 14:1-3)
What a great comfort that is! And in Colossians 3, we are told to think about the things of Heaven, the reality of it and the glory of it. Be heavenly-minded. If you have a little time to day-dream, day-dream about what Heaven is going to be like. We don’t know everything about what Heaven will be like but we know it will be a party. It will be fun and colorful and loud at times. There will be worship. There will be music and eating and the sights, smells and people will be amazing! I can’t wait!
I’m even more anxious today than I was yesterday, partly because this world is even nastier than it was yesterday, but also because Heaven is a little nicer today, if that’s possible. Most of you know that Janet Hart has struggled for several years with all kinds of physical issues and has been in the hospital for the past nine months or so. Well, yesterday she got released from not only the hospital but from this nasty old earth for good. And I say, “Good for her!”
Paul said, “To live is Christ and to die IS GAIN!” Well, Janet has gained Heaven and we are glad for her. David, who has been by her side the whole time, and the rest of the family are grieving as are we as their church family. There may be opportunities for you to help them with food or finances and we will let you know more as we see those opportunities so be mindful of that. In fact, if you would like to be part of providing food at some time, please contact Lois Hoover.
No information about a memorial is yet available but we will let you know about that as soon as possible. For now, be heavenly-minded because none of us are guaranteed another breath! I love you all! — Todd