Funkonovo/Allison's autism Blog

She lay in the darkness unable to speak or move. Suddenly, there shown a warm light all around her and a key appeared.  "Take this," He said.  She reached out, hesitant at first. "This is the key that unlocks the gate and it is your time to pass through." So, by His grace, she took it, unlocked the gate and stepped into eternity. For my mother, Ruth Anne 1939-2014, Awesome autism mom pioneer, advocate and example of true Christian compassion. A tough act for me to follow sometimes! This is a figurative, not literal account of a person going to heaven. It is for poetic effect. All you need is faith in Christ to get into heaven :)

Jesus is the great equalizer. It doesn't matter how messed up you are, how much money you have, what a rotter you have been or how charitable and together you are. You need Jesus. The truth of the matter is, if you don't accept Jesus' perfect sacrifice on the cross as atonement for your fallen, sinful nature, you won't go to heaven. You will be eternally separated from God and your believing loved ones.  Your present life on earth will always lack something only Jesus can provide. Other faiths offer a works-based approach to salvation. Christianity is the only true path to eternity as well as fulfillment in this lifetime. No man is perfect. Paul lamented about falling back into sin, no matter how hard he tried. " I don't really understand myself, for I want to do what is right, but I don't do it. Instead, I do what I hate." Romans 7:15 (I can sure relate!) He goes on to acknowledge that he isn't good in his own right. "For I kno...