Heaven is for Real: Book Review

First off it's been a while since I've posted anything. I have been focused on reading and watching a favorite TV show lately. However, after reading Heaven is for Real, I had to share what I thought about the book. 

I had bought this book a while back before the movie and the huge talk about it. It sounded intriguing to me when I read the back cover in Wal-mart, so I bought it. Now if anyone knows me, they know that I have way too many books to read at one time and the last thing I need is more books but it hasn't stopped me from buying more. 

Well like so many of my other books, this one got put to the side. I have a problem with finding books that come in a series and I have to read those books first. Therefore, this one has been sitting on my self for quite some time. After reading it now, in less than a day, I sit here thinking why didn't I read it earlier. 

I have heard many good things about this book and movie. I have yet to see the movie but I plan on it in the next couple of days. But let me stop rambling and start talking about the book and the blessing I got from it. 

I honestly don't know what I expected when I started reading this book. I mean I knew the basics, that the little boy saw heaven first hand but I never expected it to be this touching.

I have a hard time reading books that aren't of the supernatural or fairy tale type sometimes. I guess that's why I pushed it to the side, as I did. When I started reading the first few pages it was a struggle to keep reading it. Not because it wasn't good but because it wasn't something I was used to reading. It was something about God, as in the One and Only God. Yes, I used the big G. It's difficult to sit down and read and Him at times. That's something I struggle with, as other people do to. 

As I started learning more about the Burpo family, I was still intrigued. They are like any other family and I wanted to know more about what they experienced. When I read the parts about Colton being sick and what his family was going through, I cried along with them. (That is something else I never do. I have maybe cried once when reading a book not to long ago but this one it's like I couldn't stop. I didn't just cry at the sad parts. I cried throughout the good parts too.) 

Once they started describing what Colton saw, like his parents, it's making me think a little differently about heaven. I have always accepted heaven and know I would go there someday. I've read and heard about how heaven is described in the bible but it seems somehow more realistic to me now. The many different colors in heaven has also kind of stumped me and I would have never imagined it as a rainbow but it seems to be clearer that way. 

I could continue on but I think I'll stop here for now. I know that I needed to read this book. I've been struggling to bring my walk closer to Jesus Christ. Maybe what I needed was the point of view of a child. Leave your thoughts, share with other people how it has helped you. I'll leave you will the scripture mentioned before the story even begins. 

"I tell you the truth, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven."

--Matthew 18:3 

 

Monday Write Up #2

Alright so lets try for our Monday Write Up again. This week we are going to change a little bit. The stories are still going to be based on a picture prompt. However, we will not have a sentence that is required. 

Stories have to be 250 words (leeway of 50 words plus or minus)

Use the picture provided to inspire your story. 

Post your story in the comment box below. 

Good luck everyone. Stories should be posted by Midnight Tuesday! I look forward to reading everybody's story. 

~KM

Slip of the Plea

I would greatly appreciate anybody going to The Iron Writer and voting for my story. It is a flash fiction contest where we have 4 days to write a 500 word story. We are also given 4 elements that must be included in the story. If you would just click on The Iron Writer, it will take you directly to the stories. Below are the items I was given. 

A car battery

A horse

An Umbrella

Told from the point of view of a defense attorney invoking the Stupidity Defense

Slip of the Plea

The prosecutor rambled on about some meaningless evidence. It wasn’t going to matter anyway. My client is insanely stupid. The jury thinks so too, you can tell by the looks on their faces.

I should be paying attention but it’s such an easy case that I can’t help but think about the things I have to do when I leave. My car battery is quickly dying, so I need to get a new one. Today would be a good day to do that.

“District attorney Sands, what’s your plea?”

“Stupidity,” I blurted before thinking. Great, now I’ve spoken my thoughts. Well, my client was riding a stolen horse, while naked. Oh and it was the middle of December. I think stupid is the word for it.

“Attorney, this is not a joking matter.” the judge warns.

“Your Honor, I mean no disrespect. My client had nothing but an umbrella on in the middle of December. He is either very hot blooded or insanely stupid.” I pause hoping the judge will accept my newly found plea.

Seeing as he is considering it I continue. “I would like the jury to look at the fact of my clients’ wardrobe. He was obviously not in his right mind when he stole that horse.”

The trial continued with me paying full attention. I did not need any more slips. The case lasted a total of 10 minutes. Apparently, my little slip turned out to be a pretty good thing.

Again I would like to thank you for stopping by. If you do have the time to vote I thank you ahead of time. Also, if there are any people that are looking to do something like this feel free to contact the group. We are on Facebook as well. It is a really good group of people. 

~KM 

Leaving Delirium

It has been a little while since I have been on here. I have had internet problems for days now. I'm hoping to have more to share with you later. For now though, here is something I wrote a while back. 

The story below was written based on this picture. 

The family house Delirium was always the place where my fears came to life. I’m not talking figuratively either.
           As I walk through, I feel cobwebs brush across my face; hear the crunch of dead bugs beneath my feet. If only I could have just had the house torn down before walking through it…stupid regulations.
           The house is exactly as I remember it…well minus the dead bugs. I step through the last room…my old room. A rat scurries from under the bed as the floor creaks under my weight.
           I see it before I brace myself for the future reality it will show. I look into the mirror and see my blue and green eyes staring back at me, cracks forming across my face.  I brush my hand across my face and feel that the mirror has now become reality.
           As the cracks form, I know I will never be leaving delirium.

As always, I would love to hear what you think about it. Suggestions? Questions? I'm all ears. 

~KM

The Game Has Begun (VisDare 68)

I was searching around to get some inspiration. After finding this blog, I thought I would give it a try. I really liked the picture prompt for this past week. Let me know what you think of the story. I used the picture as inspiration for a part in a book I am currently working on!

He stands with the trees as his protection, watching me with

 an intend purpose. I can’t seem to understand his reasons. 

His nature is not being shown.  The winds have stopped but 

his hair continues to sway in an attractive way. The dread 

that I felt is now smothered. I feel as if we are playing chess 

and he is waiting on me to make my move. Carefully, I think 

knowing that one wrong step could lead to instant 

destruction. Vampires are not known to play fair. The ground 

begins to move and I am forced from my seat. I jump to the 

left, which receives an eerie grin from the stranger. Alas, the 

game has begun. 

VisDare

Monday Write-Up #1

So today is the first Monday Write-Up! Let's get started! A reminder of the rules. 

Rules

• Stories must be 250 words. (There will be a 50 word leeway plus or minus.)
• Use the picture provided as a guildeline.
• Use sentence or detail, that is provided, somewhere in your story.
• Prompts will be posted on Monday. Stories must be posted by 12 pm central time on Tuesday. 

Use the picture to the right as your inspiration. Also here's the sentence to use in your story.

I just couldn't resist.

 I am looking forward to seeing what everybody comes up with! 

Monday Write-Up (Weekly Contest)

Starting Monday, we will have a weekly writing contest. (Monday Write-Up) Here are the rules for the upcoming contest.

• You will have 24 hours to write and post your story. 
• Stories must be 250 words. (There will be a 50 word leeway plus or minus.)
• Must use the picture provided as a guideline.
• Must use the sentence or detail provided somewhere in the story.

**Stories are to be typed into the comment section or post the link to your blog.  

I am looking forward to this! I have been wanting to do something like this for a while know. Since I am just starting this out, the winning will get bragging rights. Also, we will do an interview with the winner.