AT THE RISK OF BEING A BORE, I’m talking cancer again but grubbing deeper.
I, being 85, am treating my #4 lung differently than most people would, though if I had young children or were a Somebody, then fighting it with everything available would make perfect sense.
Why am I at peace—with almost-certain death hanging over me? Easy. Cancer can kill my body but not my soul. DEATH has actually been destroyed by the God who came to us as a baby. He lived perfectly but then died as a criminal on a Roman cross.
The kicker is, He didn’t stay dead. It’s hard to believe, and many call it fake news, but compelling evidence backs up this resurrection. If it didn’t happen, then our faith IS fake. But if He DID come back to life, then what we do with that extraordinary truth makes a huge difference.
I’m absolutely certain I’m going to heaven, but NOT because I’m a “good” person. Only Jesus reached the top bar of PERFECTION. Jesus, the perfect man, died a criminal’s death—in my place, for my sin. He bought my ticket, and as a result—I’m on hugging terms with Him. GOD IS LOVE, and He’s longing for our love in return.
Heaven is real, as many near-death experiences attest. Some see light and beauty they could never have imagined. Others get a glimpse of hell and sometimes cry out to Jesus. Three Bible characters saw God and somehow lived to tell about it. This God of wonder, power, and glory now offers us forgiveness and unconditional love. What’s not to like about that prospect?
Are you even on speaking terms with God, let along hugging? Trust me: Pleading the “good person” bit won’t fly. Nor will DIY “religion.” The One who became undead calls the shots. Reach out. Tell Him you need forgiveness. He’s longing to show His mercy and love. Get to know Him through reading the Bible—the Gospel of Luke or John, for starters. This Jesus is the One who put stars and galaxies and black holes in place. There’s no higher Authority and no greater source of love and satisfaction! Please—BE THERE in heaven with me.
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Hi Ellie. Thank you so much for writing about dying and death. You bring me so much comfort knowing that I to, believing that Jesus Christ is my Lord and Savior, will someday see you in heaven. What a glorious occasion that will be. God bless. Love you. Linda
Thank you Ellie for being a beacon of light to us on this journey ❤️.
Very well said, Ellie, and faithful to the consistent message of the Bible. Brave people like you who tell this vital–even though at first uncomfortable–truth made all the difference in my life. I’m reminded of something C.S. Lewis said during WWII: “In religion, as in war and everything else, comfort is the one thing you cannot get by looking for it. If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end” (Mere Christianity, conclusion to the We Have Cause to Be Uneasy chapter).
Hi Ellie,
I haven’t seen anyone from church for two weeks ! We had a nice two week visit with our son and then the day before he left our daughter came up and stayed for a few days. Gary and my son both got poison ivy helping a woman get her car out of a ditch. Gary was very surprised to come down with poison ivy. It is the first time, thought he wouldn’t get it. He is in his third week of it and it’s finally dissipating.
I am comforted at the thought of Heaven and I and want to be there with you. Heaven is my best hope and on my mind a lot. If only everyone could be taught from an early age to live for eternity and to make Jesus the treasure of their heart and home. It would be a wonderful life compass and guide to our heavenly home.
Will see you on Sunday for sure !
love, Sherry D
Good Morning Ellie, this is so Beautiful, and all true. <3 Our God is an Awesome God, I know I want to go to Heaven and be with Him when I love, and oh yes , He paid the price. It makes me happy that you feel this way and that you are at peace. Thank you so very much for these words of inspiration that I know I need to hear. I too Love God with all my being. Have a Great weekend my friend. God Bless you. Love always your friend Alicia Haney
Hey, Ellie. Thanks for “taking the risk of being a bore.” You’re not. It’s not. Don’t stop. Tell the good news, not the fake news, but the right news. 🙏
Always a blessing to hear from you, Ellie. Bob
Ellie, you are writing about the best news ever and I thank God for you constantly! What a loving truth-teller you are. May God continue to bless you richly as you wait to see His face in your heavenly home…
God bless you Ellie! I say Amen to every word you have written. How blessed we are to know the Lord and to believe in His wonderful promises! You are a gift to me and to so many!
Ellie, this is pure Gospel! “Christ died for our sins, in accordance with the scriptures, he was buried, and he rose again on the third day, in accordance with the scriptures,” is wonderful news for us sinners! And because Jesus promised it (and rose from the dead to prove it), we have a sure and certain hope that all who receive and depend on him will inherit heaven with him. And together with all the redeemed we shall sing, “Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdon and might and honor and glory and blessing!” (Rev. 5:12). Glory! Glory! Glory! Love, Lowell
As the end of my recent poem goes:
And as I near the finish line
I’ve finally come to see.
That paradise is waiting
At Your right hand I long to be
For the flock You’ve loved so much
You sent Your only Son
That victory over sin and death
Will finally have been won
Thank you, Ellie.
What a valuable platform the Lord has given you, my Friend. And you are using it so well. <3
Amazing writing and thoughts
Amen! Amen! And Amen, sister! JESUS is the answer for all of the world”s problems, today!!! I will pray for God”s continued peace and comfort for you!!
Thank you as ever for both walking and talking the Truth!
We’re all on that path; some of us are farther along than others and some of us don’t realize how far along we are. I’d like to be at the end and I’d like to have another 40 years.
Dear Ellie,
I am with you, I love our Lord with all my heart, soul and mind. I await my Bridegroom one day. I believe in Jesus, my Messiah who came to give us life after this world passes away. I am so humbled by you. Much love dear sister. ❤😇🙏
Beautiful testimony of truth. Thank you for sharing your heart.