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Topic: Dead End (02/06/14)
My longtime friend Gill, a retired computer programmer, has trouble deciding whether he’s an atheist or an agnostic. Over the years, he and I have exchanged probably hundreds of emails debating the existence of God, Heaven, and Hell. The other day, he wrote, “It makes no sense that God doesn’t give us any clues that he’s actually there. You’d think he’d throw us an occasional bone.”

The same day, I wrote back, “I see bones all over the place. You reject them. Here’s a great bone: In 2003, God arranged for a little boy, Colton Burpo, to visit Heaven. The boy returned to Earth and began telling his parents about the experience. His story was turned into the bestselling book, Heaven Is for Real. The book is being turned into a major motion picture of the same title. Sony Pictures will release the movie, starring Greg Kinnear, on Easter Sunday.” This seemed to make no impression on him.

Gill thinks God, Heaven, and Hell probably aren’t real. I provide him with information showing that they are real. The sources of this information include science, the testimonies of people like young Colton Burpo, and most importantly, the Bible.

Because he doubts Hell’s existence, Gill doesn’t worry about going there. I continue to offer him evidence that countless people like him are in danger of residing in Hell forever. I want him to know that after he dies, he could travel to the universe’s foremost dead end.
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C D Swanson 
02/13/14
Thank you for sharing this story with us.

It always amazes me that people have doubt because as a Christian I sometimes find it difficult to see outside my realm of vision and beliefs. However, like you...I've had my share of conversations with people, providing Bible passages and circumstances that hopefully will plant seeds.

Nicely done. Good job with this.

God bless~
Wilma Schlegel
02/13/14
Your title and your story are great examples that you don't waste words. Nicely written. I liked your calling hell "the universe's foremost dead end".
Toni Hammer
02/14/14
Wonderful presentation of the battle for the lost. I hope Gill comes to believe soon. Though short, I found this captivating from beginning to end.
Toni Babcock 
02/15/14
I love the line "I see bones all over the place..." - it made me laugh out loud. Isn't it the truth? The willfully ignorant of the evidences of God all around them will have no reason to condemn God for lack of witness in that great and terrible Day of the Lord...God bless your unwavering faith as you continue to witness the powerful presence of God in the world.
LaCretia Peters
02/18/14
When you mentioned the movie in your article, I felt like I was reading the contents of a commercial announcing the movie's debut. The announcement made me want to find and watch the movie!! I think you would really do well blogging about ideas and information you feel passionate about sharing. It takes a special skill of getting to the point quickly while keeping readers interested. Nice work!!
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
02/20/14
You did a nice job of covering the topic. I think you make some wonderful points.

I might encourage you to use more dialog and show the passion you must feel when discussing this topic,

This will definitely make people think and likely go out and read the book or see the movie. Nice job. Keep writing, only you can tell the story God puts on your heart.