Five Heaven on Earth Stories

All life is sacred because a divine, infinite God exists within all things, including humanity. With this profound truth in mind, "Five Heaven on Earth Stories," written between 1974 and 2007, explores the meaning of life from the perspective of many different characters-many of whom are deeply committed naturalists who believe covering themselves is to cover the glory of God, and who are doing their best to find their own way in the world.

Many lessons await within these stories, which include "All's Well with the World," the tale of two young couples who share their personal discoveries as they search for life's meaning. "The Seventh Record" introduces an elderly couple coming to terms with the harsh realities of their final years together and how to address what awaits them on the "other side," while "From the Dark into the Light" details the story of a minister's daughter who is asked by her father to close his traditional church-and afterward, a parishioner seeks her out in search of more answers.

Filled with rich characters and deep spiritual realities, this unique collection of stories examines life's larger questions in light of God actually existing within all things.