A Heavenly Book

Right now I am reading a book called 90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper and Cecil Murphey. I'm only in the first few chapters, but it inspired me enough to write about what I have read. It is a book based on Don Piper's experience of going through a car crash, being pronounced dead and his experience in the afterlife.

With such experiences there's always a rigid rift. There are adamant believers and there are adamant critics. Personally, I believe Don experienced what he said he did. Believing is always difficult if you haven't personally seen the item in question. But, don't we all do that when we believe in God. We haven't seen Him, but we know He's there and we know Jesus taught us the way to Heaven. He himself said "Happy are those who have not seen, and still believe."

Whether Don's experience was real or a dream or even complete fiction is really beside the point. His book means different things to different people. For some, it's a comfort for those facing death in the near future. For others it's a reassurance that their miscarried baby is in a splendid place surround by an abundant love. Still, others who were non-believers in God were so touched by the book that they were motivated to start a relationship with God.
Some critics say that the book is wrong, but I say what's wrong with spreading a little hope?