Recently the Lord took my precious son-in-law home to be with him. My daughter is only 25 and they had only been married for 13 months. It was one of the most difficult times we have ever experienced in our lives. I knew he was in a much better place, but to watch my sweet daughter hurting was something no parent wants to experience. She knew in her mind that God already had a time chosen to take her husband home, but her emotions and wrong thoughts about Christ and Heaven plunged her into a deep depression and some of her old worldly habits. Many of us were on our knees praying for her...that she would turn her life to Christ and depend on him for comfort.
    I spent many nights at her apartment talking to her and praying with and for her. I could see her coming back to life and seeing joy in her countenance. Then one day her friend gave her the book In Light of Eternity. This book has been life changing. She can now with confidence say that God had a purpose in taking her husband home. His testimony at his school had been wonderful...many young people heard the gospel. It is something that may have never happened had God not taken him.
    She has totally turned her life around and is so excited about her walk with the Lord. She had been saved for years, but is just now seeing and understanding things in Scripture like never before. She asked me to read the book too. I did, and I can testify to the fact that it has been life changing for me also. What a blessing your book has been. — C. S.

Whoa! I never knew the Bible had so much to say about what Heaven will be like! If you want to emulate the Puritan’s example and make meditation on Heaven a daily discipline, I highly recommend this book to aid the imagination. — J. H.

Alcorn clearly has spent many years researching where Christians with a true relationship with Jesus Christ will be spending our eternity. This book has a strong scriptural basis and support, is well-written and has (without one doubt) changed my view of how my final home will be. Alcorn is correct in that people in general, most Christians included, avoid talking about Heaven, thinking of Heaven, and simply find the idea of spending eternity in the same place simply boring and downright morbid. Alcorn’s approach is refreshing and helps you just long for it! It is comforting to know where those Christians that have gone before me are and how they are most likely spending their days. I have now purchased several copies for friends and relatives. A wonderful read, truly outstanding, well done. — J. J.

The author succeeds in pointing out the joys of Heaven, and why it is far better than this world. The sting of death in grieving for a lost one or the fear of dying ourselves are so overcome that we no longer feel sorry for our own condition when we see what God has promised in that better life. Have a copy or two of this book on hand when someone needs it. — D. C.

Very enlightening. The idea that Heaven does exist gives assurance to all believers. The skeptics are encouraged to read this book and I am positive that it would change their concept about God and the place He is preparing for us known as Heaven. This book must be read with an open mind and let the heart absorb the wonderful news that there is life after we leave this Earth. Heaven is a wonderful place as the author portrays and the Bible confirms his thinking. — P. J.

What a nice little book! All the scripture passages about our heavenly home combined into an easy reader. It makes you realize that Heaven is a place to long for and not just an escape from this world’s trials and temptations. It is a source of encouragement to those who are terminally ill and a wonderful testimony of those things that await the believer in Christ. – B. S.

Some folks have complained about this book’s lack of proofs and research. I frankly don’t see that, unless one wishes not to be convinced. Alcorn gives plenty of scriptural back-up for his premises. If you want college text level documentation, you need to pick up his Heaven book instead.
     In Light of Eternity is great for someone who doesn’t have the energy to attack a substantial work like Heaven. I bought it for my mom, who is caring for my dad, who is suffering from senile dementia. She tried to read Heaven, and what she did read was a blessing for her, but honestly, it just required too much work. She had neither the time nor the energy to get through it. After having read In Light of Eternity, I would not hesitate to recommend it to any but the most meticulous and pedantic of scholars. It is certainly preferable to Heaven if you’re buying it for someone who is suffering from an illness or situation that saps emotional and intellectual energy.
    In addition to its simplicity, the book has the power of concise writing on its side. Short works are often the most powerful, and this is true of In Light of Eternity. I got more in-depth knowledge from Heaven (and I’m re-reading it), but Light will stay with me in a way that Heaven isn’t going to do. – R. G.   

I have finished reading In Light of Eternity.....again. I can’t remember how many times I’ve read it and received much comfort. When my husband was on his way Home with ALS, he, too, found much comfort in it. I send it to anyone who has even a passing interest in God’s Word and especially to those who are terminally ill and heading toward God’s Promise.
    I can never thank you enough for the blessing of this book. It is small enough and easy enough to read that no one feels daunted picking up this volume and reading. The truths and Scripture are such a blessing of peace and hope. - M. E.

I have recently read your book, In Light of Eternity. I must say it is the best book I have ever read on the subject of heaven. It especially ministered to me at this time in my life. On June 20, 2004 my father died of a brain aneurysm. My dad wasn’t a Christian, but I had a providential opportunity to share the gospel with him. Chapter sixteen, “A Greater Miracle”, was a real joy to my heart. Though my circumstance wasn’t exactly the same as yours, it had many similarities.
    On June 29, 2004, my youngest of four children was killed in a horrific motorcycle accident. Troy-boy, as we affectionately called him, was 17 years old, and was our last child at home.
    I had the privilege of preaching a sermon entitled “Dealing with the Loss of a Loved One” shortly after my son’s death. All of these things were happening, and then I received your book which both confirmed and informed me about the reality of “the place” we were made for. Your comment on page 48, “I expect heaven will be a place of “no ages” but of “all ages”, was a marvelous confirmation of what I had told my wife a day earlier about how we would view our son in heaven. Your comments in chapter fifteen about those in heaven seeing what happens here were invigorating, to say the least. The closing comment on page 101 was a beautiful ending to a glorious chapter, “The joys of heaven are not rooted in ignorance. They’re rooted in perspective.” Knowing that my son is now seeing a beautiful tapestry is a great comfort to my wife and I. Thanks again for your wonderful book. - Frank Zitzman Jr. (name used with permission)

I read In Light of Eternity last year, and recently provided my unsaved dad a copy of the book. He took great interest in reading it (along with his new Bible), and told me two days ago that he wanted to be introduced to Christ. Wow! I have prayed for him for 23 years, and to hear him put his trust in Christ provided me a joy beyond words!! As you had shared in the book, it was reminiscent of your dad coming to saving faith in his later years. - M. D.

I just finished your book, In Light of Eternity, five minutes ago and I am overwhelmed with the way God used this book in my life. I have been a Christian for 10 years—I was saved in college—and have been involved in ministry since my salvation. I have spent these years sharing my faith and discipling women. I have read a lot of books that led me to the Scriptures. Never have I read something that has impacted me in this way. The reality of heaven to me before reading this book was vague at best. Honestly, I did not know enough about what God had to say about heaven to even believe that it was actually a real place. As I read your book, I looked up all the Scriptures you provided and God did an amazing work in my heart. I feel like He changed my perspective about my purpose here on earth and also showed me what I have to look forward to! People talk about being excited about heaven but I did not understand enough about it to even get excited!
    Thank you for listening to God’s voice and writing this book. - J. E.

I read your book In Light of Eternity and I enjoyed it enormously. It changed my perspective. I am living differently now.
    I am suffering from a serious burnout and it turned me to reading my Bible again. I am educated with it and all my life I have tried to live like God wanted me to. Ihave had a difficult life with lots of pain and loss of energy. In my work, I tried to give lots of love and understanding to people in pain. I am good at it. I am a trained nurse and my husband is a chieffirefighter. Our life is dedicated to serving people.We aren’t rich and I always wanted more.
    I knew God must love me, although I could not imagine it. He was sometimes so far away. I always thought there were two ways: either you go to heaven or you got lost. What does it matter or whocares when you are trying to live like the Bible wants you to?
    I was living too much on earth and lost sight of heaven.I am seeing it differently now. It matters what you think or do. I am reading your articles about eternal rewards over and over.I can forgive and lose the poison.
    I hope and pray I don’t lose itwhen I start working again. - M. B., The Netherlands

What a blessing to read In Light of Eternity. Finally, a realistic look at Heaven. I’ve read so many books on this subject and always finish the book with little insight that seems realistic; not so with yours. I’ve always felt that earth just didn’t seem like home, but lots of people call me a Pollyanna. My goal in life has always been my “afterlife.” This doesn’t fit with the world nowadays. I’ve had no worldly ambition except to be a good wife, mother, and friend. God seemed to put that, and only that, on my heart. I’ve worked outside the home, even owning a retail clothing store, but my heart wasn’t in it.
    My first husband passed away in 1986 at the age of 45 of lung cancer. Just before he died he was contemplating one day and said, “You know, no matter at what age you die life will seem like only a minute. And the only thing that really matters when you take your last breath is your relationship with your maker.” Ah, to live life with this in mind! Your book put it all in perspective. - M. C.

Our entire church is reading and having small group discussions on your book In Light of Eternity. I am very grateful to you for helping me have a better look into Heaven. It was a new revelation in life, and the fact that I need to look at life today in light of eternity was the truth that finally came home, even though I have been a Christian a number of years. So often we do not see things farther than our own nose. I thankful my church takes eternal perspective so seriously. Due to it my thoughts about life have become different, my doubts have dissolved, my fears have disappeared. Thank you, Randy, for your joyful labor that blesses many around the world.
    I want to share one more thing. I have a friend back in the Ukraine. She is married and has children—a son and a daughter. But her two-year-old girl died of pneumonia not so long ago. In a letter to her following the advice of our pastor, I suggested that she would read your book, which I sent to her, and am so happy that she has read it. The book helped her endure the loss, gave her comfort and strength, and focused her on the Truth. Not so long ago she had an addition to her family—twin girls. Through all this her husband came to know the Lord. They are seriously considering adopting another child. — T. O., originally from the Ukraine