Bernie Ford Headlines in Heaven

Now there's a name most would not recognize. Let me fill you in with a quote from Major Paul Cranford, "...still see the victories and growth from our center retreat. One of those residents from the retreat, Bennie Ford, died Monday at the Center from a heart attack. He is in glory today." The retreat was the subject of a previous blog Holiness is for Everyone. He's in the photo at Connri Lodge.

Sometimes, when we witness a young person rising from the Mercy Seat, we think, Lord, take him now so he'll go to heaven before he has a chance to go back on his faith. Such are the concerns of an Arminianist. (tongue in cheek, here)

Sometimes, men and women who come from strong addictions, find themselves back as slaves to their addictions even though they've had a significant encounter with the Lord. Some would say they were never serious in their prayer of salvation. I wouldn't.

In Bernie's case, according to his friend, Major Cranford, he went to heaven before the enemy had a chance to re-capture his soul. We rejoice!

"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. " James 1:12 (NIV)