A Letter to Mom

Dear Mom,
I wanted to write to let you know how thankful I am that you are my mother. I don't have adequate words to explain the impact you have had on my life. You have always been able to accomplish the impossible. Just a kiss would take away the pain of a scraped knee. A hug would chase away the monsters under my bed. The phrase "because I said" would change my rebellious heart.

Even though you are no longer here I see the evidence of your influence. You shine through in the personality of my little boy. I know that you would have enjoyed playing with him. I think of your cooking every time we use your recipe for Cincinnati chili. My love of Christmas is a direct result of your influence over me.

It is hard to believe that 10 Mother’s Days have come and gone since I last saw you. There is no way that I could tell you how much you are missed. But I know that you are where you belong, sheltered in the arms of God. It won't long until Jesus reunites us. I know that for you being in the presence of God has made this the best mother's day you have ever had.

I love you and miss you your son,
Steve

Will I make it to heaven?

Jesus said ...But he who endures to the end shall be saved. (Mark 13:13 NKJV) So it looks to me like the key to getting to heaven is really basic; not quitting the christian walk. That means we have to become determined to keep on being a follower of Jesus no matter what. I have always thought stubborn people make the best Christians because they can't be swayed by anyone or anything.

You know I have met too many people who give up because something goes wrong in their life and so they respond by rejecting the God who saved them. Often going right back to the life they escaped. They go back to the things that almost destroyed them before they found God.

Everyone wants to get to heaven but they don't want keep doing the things that will get them there. I wonder if when it is all said and done they will regret their choice. The thing is, God has made it so very easy to get to heaven. He is doing all that He can to help us get there now it is just up to us.

So hang in there, things really will get better! DON'T QUIT!