perspective

The Rough Door

Disclaimer: This short story is an allegory/parable meant to convey a spiritual truth, not to describe a physical object in Heaven. Lately, during times of pain, I picture God’s throne room. At one end of the long room opposite the throne stands huge, ornately carved double gold doors on well oiled hinges that open at…

I once heard the story of a woman who was told she was being taken to a lovely hotel room where she would enjoy many luxuries and a grand view. When the door swung open there was a tiny room with worn furniture, a small window looking into a back alley, a meager breakfast of…