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The Gate
When an ad for a vacation cottage catches the eye of a man on the edge of burnout, he impulsively sets off to visit the property while his wife and daughters are away. When he arrives and is ushered through the gate, he finds something far different from the typical vacation retreat. In fact, it seems he may have found the back door to heaven. The proprietor and people from his past welcome him with food, rest, and conversation until what started out as a little escape from everyday life turns into an experience he will never forget.
This imaginative novel explores the big questions we all have about what lies beyond this earthly life. Readers hungry for a taste of heaven will find in The Gate hope, encouragement, and pure joy.
This imaginative novel explores the big questions we all have about what lies beyond this earthly life. Readers hungry for a taste of heaven will find in The Gate hope, encouragement, and pure joy.
257 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 1, 2013
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February 27, 2017
Pretty good read
I cried in many parts because they resonated so strongly within me. A few parts did not quite sync with my understanding of scripture but it was forgivable because of the earnestness of the message. I would encourage you to read the book it is a good reminder that the reason those who trust in Him are still here is to serve as God's hands and feet. Oh, and keep your fork!
I cried in many parts because they resonated so strongly within me. A few parts did not quite sync with my understanding of scripture but it was forgivable because of the earnestness of the message. I would encourage you to read the book it is a good reminder that the reason those who trust in Him are still here is to serve as God's hands and feet. Oh, and keep your fork!
January 6, 2016
It's ironic I finished this on my birthday. My 50th birthday. Makes the message more profound for me.
It may start a bit slow, however it never let you feel like that's all there was. This book has a way of making you want more. Stouten achieved a great book in his first try. It will spark your need for more. More prayer time. More meditation. To live life more as God wants you and less like you do. It makes you want to live better, so that hole you never knew you had, can be filled
It may start a bit slow, however it never let you feel like that's all there was. This book has a way of making you want more. Stouten achieved a great book in his first try. It will spark your need for more. More prayer time. More meditation. To live life more as God wants you and less like you do. It makes you want to live better, so that hole you never knew you had, can be filled
January 18, 2016
This is the kind of book that can change lives.
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