Right now

No humor today -- rather, a fact.   In Bermuda, they bury families
on top of each other in the same grave because burial space is so
limited on this small island.  If you've never been to Bermuda, go --
it's a gorgeous place.

On Friday evening I got a change of address notice that I can't honor.
One of my longtime faithful E-Cheer readers transferred to Heaven
after a long battle with cancer.  Her casket will be placed on top of
her
husband's in the same grave.  I wish I could send E-Cheer to her in
Heaven, but I don't need to.  She is already with the Master Teacher.

Psalm 116:15, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His
saints."  Those of you who have committed your life to Jesus Christ
will one day hear these wonderful words, "Welcome Home."  For
some of us dealing with adversity, these words will be especially
wonderful.

There may be some who are reading this message who have never
taken that step of putting their faith in Jesus Christ.  Death is no
respecter of age -- ask any mother who has lost a child, perhaps a
teenager.  If you are still in that group of non-believers, and your
demise comes before sunrise, you will not get to hear those special
words, "Welcome Home."  You can change that.

You've heard this phrase, "Heaven is a prepared place for prepared
people."  So, I need to ask you, "Are you prepared for life after
death?"  Are you -- really?  John 3:16 is often called "The Gospel in a
nutshell."  Here it is (nlt):  "For God so loved the world (including
you) that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him
will not perish but have eternal life."  That's all you need to know to
become a Christian -- a member of God's eternal family.  If you
haven't already, will you make your decision now -- yes, right now.

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