Higher Ways

A cold wind whipped through the cemetery and stung Colin's face. He tried to listen as the minister read from the Bible. I wonder if Grandpa is with Jesus in heaven, he thought for the hundredth time in the last few days. On the way home, Colin finally asked the question that lay heavy on his heart. "Did Grandpa go to heaven, Dad?"Dad looked somber. "We believe so. You probably remember that Grandpa didn't show much interest when I talked to him about Jesus." Colin felt empty inside when he heard this. "But Grandpa died on his knees beside his bed," Dad added. "He was apparently talking to God."Mom spoke in a gentle voice. "Just the day before that, I spent some extra time praying he would trust Jesus as his Savior, and then I went to his room and told him again how he could have his sins forgiven and be saved. We can't be sure, but we believe Grandpa did put his trust in Jesus just before he died."Colin felt a little better as he thought about that. Then with a sigh he said, "But I wi