tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post4023128583872054409..comments2023-12-09T00:33:24.572-08:00Comments on Novel Matters: Linking Readers to the EternalBonnie Grovehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11377519561074174038noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-55843770003676176632011-09-28T15:16:54.271-07:002011-09-28T15:16:54.271-07:00BK, there are a lot of events in my life that make...BK, there are a lot of events in my life that make me do a "reality check"-- to assure that I'm truly living on the reality of a coming time in heaven for myself. As Wendy said, it's a responsibility. <br /><br />Debbie and Susie, thank you so much for sharing your stories. They are very touching.<br /><br />Sharon, I was contrasting your observation that God regards the death of His people as something precious, while acknowledging that death is an enemy. It signifies the end result of sin in our lives, as Henrietta points out.<br /><br />For all of us, facing death -- that of a loved one, that of ourselves-- brings us to acknowledge what is true, as Marian points out. <br /><br />You have all blessed me with your observations today. Thank you!Latayne C Scotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06133535124591010838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-56103850734657423252011-09-28T13:05:49.182-07:002011-09-28T13:05:49.182-07:00I want my stories to exude the absolute truth that...I want my stories to exude the absolute truth that Jesus is the Truth.Marianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12990101542996298555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-41873517381723143242011-09-28T10:38:00.467-07:002011-09-28T10:38:00.467-07:00How I wish the English language had a word for the...How I wish the English language had a word for the transition over the veil. Death is Christ's final enemy and should be regarded as a bad event. People without His hope have the correct impression. <br />What happens to a believer is not that at all. And I'm sure Jesus shows up at the side of 'almost believers' but they don't know to speak His Name or smile as they pass. I hope they learn quickly!<br />Writing beauty sometimes hurts in that awesome place associated with grief. Believers would recognise the upward call of that feeling immediately. 'Almost believers' must feel the nudge, the invitation to know Him now. As Wendy wrote, What a responsibility! To give that nudge in everything we do. To collectively accumulate the nudges in society until they overwhelm doubt.Henrietta Frankenseenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-76478330605242902902011-09-28T08:56:14.237-07:002011-09-28T08:56:14.237-07:00What a beautiful post, Latayne. What an analogy. A...What a beautiful post, Latayne. What an analogy. And what comfort to know that truly, "Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-3536352415918330742011-09-28T07:00:38.823-07:002011-09-28T07:00:38.823-07:00My brother in law's grandfather had an experie...My brother in law's grandfather had an experience like that. As he was passing, he smiled. His wife said, "What are you smiling about?" He said, "I see Jesus. He's beautiful."<br /><br />Bring tears to my eyes to think of how we, as writers, can reflect that beauty of Jesus to our readers. I pray that I can do that to His glory.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-42905073529444832082011-09-28T06:53:51.730-07:002011-09-28T06:53:51.730-07:00My father-in-law had a similar experience and he a...My father-in-law had a similar experience and he also heard beautiful music. It's so comforting, isn't it? I also knew a man who had an out of body experience when he flat-lined in surgery. He said he didn't want to come back, it was so wonderful. <br />Thanks for the great visual to carry with us as we create stories, Latayne.Debbie Fuller Thomashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09174333267329587740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-77208451502502577022011-09-28T05:57:44.271-07:002011-09-28T05:57:44.271-07:00Very cool way to look at this.
And what a respons...Very cool way to look at this.<br /><br />And what a responsibility!<br />~ WendyWendy Paine Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15136235074351188350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6360410252358941163.post-74419778805449135952011-09-28T05:55:39.809-07:002011-09-28T05:55:39.809-07:00I always get such a shiver of anticipation when I ...I always get such a shiver of anticipation when I hear stories like that of people's last moments in mortal bodies. Then my next thought is usually "I wish I hadn't behaved in such a disappointing manner yesterday," or some such. Thank the Lord His grace & mercy are so huge!<br /><br />BK Jackson<br />http://www.bkjackson.blogspot.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com