I am not sure I have the words to convey how much I loved this book.  I needed this book.  Every so often I find a book that I cannot wait to recommend to someone that I feel would be touched or encouraged by its contents.  This book, however, is one that I feel should be read by everyone who has any interest at all in Heaven.  In fact, this book is about SO much more than Heaven.

In Imagine Heaven, John Burke shares stories from many people who have had near-death experiences and ties together the details and commonalities in each of the stories.  Each of these stories are set beside the many verses throughout scripture that talk about Heaven and also the author’s own thoughts about what we could possibly expect to experience there.  Although these stories are quite compelling, I believe the most valuable part of this book is the beautiful thoughts by the author about life, love and relationships in the here and now.  I was so very moved by his words and will be reading them over and over for years to come.  As a Worship Leader, Imagine Heaven has given deeper meaning to the lyrics in my favorite worship songs and I find this book to be a wonderful resource in helping God’s people to seek after the heart of God in worship.

I hope that you’ll buy and read this book.  It truly is about SO much more than imagining Heaven.  I believe it’s also about understanding God’s love for us, for each other and His purposes for His people right here on earth!

“God made you for himself – not to prove your glory, but to be his glory.   His pride and joy.  His beloved son or daughter.  What he wants you to do is learn to be secure in his love, in who he made you to be, and from that place of security, you can do what he created you to do.  And first and foremost, this is to love those you uniquely can love.” (pg 72, Imagine Heaven)

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Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for my honest review.  I was not required to write a positive review.  All opinions expressed are my own.