I have referenced this book in two sermons; once on May 22, 2011, and once on March 31, 2013 (Easter). These are easy-to-find on our congregation's website (www.mightyfortress.us), and they are listed by date. I have not seen the movie yet, but I plan to see it soon. My comments are based upon the book.

The March 31st Easter sermon was the last sermon my mother heard before she went home to heaven. We had quite a discussion about it a couple of days before she died, and I know without a doubt that she was ready to meet her Saviour. She wanted to read the book, but she never had the chance. She is experiencing heaven first-hand now.

The point I make with this book, is that anything is possible with God. However, as incredible and believable the book is, my hope of heaven is not based upon young Colton's experience, but is the result of my God-given faith in what Jesus has promised me in Scripture. The book never attempts to pull someone away from the Bible; rather, it directs people to the Bible and what God says about salvation, heaven, and everlasting life. I would hope that the movie accomplishes the same purpose.

The thing I find amazing is the number of website hits these sermons have received, especially the May 22, 2011 one. People have questions; and I hope that they continue to search the Scriptures for the answers. If people come to know their Saviour as a result of young Colton's experience, then praise God! As Jesus says in Mark 9:39-40: “Do not stop him, for no one who does a mighty work in my name will be able soon afterward to speak evil of me. For the one who is not against us is for us."

I'd be happy to hear whatever comments anybody has regarding the sermons I referenced. My Email address is on the website.

Be blest!