“An Angel Came Into My Room Last Night”
The innocent faith of a small child who was close to death.
Whether we call it heaven, the afterlife, or paradise, knowing there’s life after death helps comfort us in times of grief and loss.
The innocent faith of a small child who was close to death.
A moving Scandinavian tradition for those near death hits close to home.
If we believe that we came from God and will return to him one day, why are we afraid to be alone as we near death?
I learned early on in my hospice career that the Holy Spirit is present to all people as they enter heaven.
The final words spoken before death are significant both for those speaking them and for those of us who are listening. They are a glimpse into the compassionate heart of God.
The moving account of a daughter who was there when heaven opened up and began to welcome her beloved mother home.
Most of us can handle the stressors of everyday life, but when emotional illness is hiding in the shadows, any change can become the deepest depression. And so it was for my friend. Where were her glimpses of heaven?
About two weeks after Mary Anne’s death, I went to a local store where she had often shopped. My eye was drawn to the center aisle…
At the end of life, people often look for those who have already died, like a beloved husband, who had crossed over 16 years earlier.
The last words or messages our loved ones give us as they are crossing over vary greatly from person to person but often have a profound effect on those left behind.
Prayer moves mountains, and God wants each and every person to be home with him in heaven for eternity.
Every day at the bedside of patients, I see the Good Shepherd bring comfort to those who are close to death.