Haven't we all caught a glimpse of heaven, but often chose the hell of hatred and fear?

Corrine 2022-01-16 08:01:13

A boy told the story of his temporary death after he went to heaven to recover from emergency surgery.


This film is based on a true story, the true experience of a priest's son. I also believe that the director will not make too many changes to the true story to increase the excitement of the story, because a Christian must never give false testimony, and definitely not tell a false story in order to attract more audiences. So for me, the single narrative method in this film is understandable, because this film is adapted from a real story, not a fabricated Hollywood blockbuster.

A child under the age of four---Cotton Ball, innocent and lively.
God is in a completely different space from ours. We feel incomprehensible and even unbelievable for many of the things He did. Therefore, we often use "miracle" to describe something that is basically impossible to us but does happen. Things that happened.


Boys are innocent, but the world of adults is complicated. As the father of a clergyman, he was dubious and struggling, trying to find answers. The last sermon was very exciting. Yes, he believes in heaven. He also believes that heaven exists in the joy of newborn babies and the encouragement of friends. However, we often turn our attention to fear and suffering.
Personally, there are too many unexplainable things in this world, and I cannot deny its existence just because I can't explain it. If its existence can encourage people to live bravely, then this kind of existence is a good thing.





I think everyone is familiar with the "Super Mario" (or Super Mario) super mario in the Cassidy game console. A preacher said that just like the protagonist Super Mario in a 2D game, he doesn’t understand the stereoscopic 3D world. In this era, we cannot understand God's actions in another dimension. So in many things, when we can’t see it, when we can’t understand it, when we can’t see the basic logic, when we can’t see the facts, we don’t believe it, we just question it boldly, we say he doesn’t Exist, we even slander. Colton’s father, Pastor Todd, said at the end: "I believe that God wants me to be a pastor. Does he insist that I have the same views as others? Of course not." It is precisely because the Creator created different you and me. It is precisely because he has different plans for each of us that we have different ideas, and it is precisely because of different ideas that we will do different things. This


film is not for preaching, but more attention is paid to it. The human heart makes people understand what God is doing is far beyond the control and understanding of human beings. "I believe that this movie can truly encourage Christians and speak for their desire for God. It will also give those who have no faith and doubts the opportunity to feel love and hope."


"God's actions are far from Humans can control and understand".

But there is not much I want to say: some are moved, some sneer, some say the film is "brainwashed", and some are inspired.
There are no two people who are exactly the same in this world, nor do they have exactly the same ideas. Does God insist that you and I agree? of course not. After watching this film, I was moved and encouraged at the same time. I also firmly believed in the truth I usually learned in the church: God has a different plan for everyone, and only he knows each of us thoroughly. What have been experienced. Since I don't understand what other people have experienced, then I don't want to judge others, but also treat them with tolerance.

As Pastor Todd said: Haven't we all seen heaven, but often chose the hell of hatred and fear? Haven't we already had a glimpse of Heaven and so often chosen the Hell of hate and fear?" --- Todd Purbo

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Heaven Is for Real quotes

  • Todd Burpo: What if you have an experience so far beyond your own experience, it's irrational. What then?

  • Sonja Burpo: Honey, you know you should have turned the other cheek, though, right?

    Cassie Burpo: I did turn his other cheek. When I hit him.

    Colton Burpo: Is Cassie going to get a spanking.

    Todd Burpo: Heck, no. I'm going to teach her how to hit without hurting her knuckles.