probably one of the most profound songs that i have ever REALLY listened to. it grabs me and brings a peace and hope for the future.
brett tells that heaven is not just for certain people of a certain religion, and that just like the beatitudes, "blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted" (matthew 5:4). this is really an uplifting song that calls for hope and peace among all people... which truly exemplifies everything that brett stands for.
this reminds me of c.s. lewis in The Last Battle (book 7 of the Chronicles of Narnia), in which lewis paints a picture of heaven that is for people who are truly good... not just for overt christians. he pictures a God who honors those who act out of love for their fellow man... who are inevitably serving God whether they know it or not. truly one of the most influential passages that i have ever had the privilege of reading. it made me think when i was younger... and now it means so much more.
i love that brett has the ability to see that all people are worthy of love... and that for many who are suffering, heaven will come.
I disagree - Brett is saying that we should envision the real world the way we would envision Heaven. "What the hell is Heaven - is there a home for the homeless - is there hope for the hopeless?" That means - why worry about a perfect afterlife - let's find hope in this life.
I disagree - Brett is saying that we should envision the real world the way we would envision Heaven. "What the hell is Heaven - is there a home for the homeless - is there hope for the hopeless?" That means - why worry about a perfect afterlife - let's find hope in this life.
probably one of the most profound songs that i have ever REALLY listened to. it grabs me and brings a peace and hope for the future.
brett tells that heaven is not just for certain people of a certain religion, and that just like the beatitudes, "blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted" (matthew 5:4). this is really an uplifting song that calls for hope and peace among all people... which truly exemplifies everything that brett stands for.
this reminds me of c.s. lewis in The Last Battle (book 7 of the Chronicles of Narnia), in which lewis paints a picture of heaven that is for people who are truly good... not just for overt christians. he pictures a God who honors those who act out of love for their fellow man... who are inevitably serving God whether they know it or not. truly one of the most influential passages that i have ever had the privilege of reading. it made me think when i was younger... and now it means so much more.
i love that brett has the ability to see that all people are worthy of love... and that for many who are suffering, heaven will come.
makes me tear up every time.
oh... and i believe the word CASTS in the third line should be CASTES...
oh... and i believe the word CASTS in the third line should be CASTES...
I disagree - Brett is saying that we should envision the real world the way we would envision Heaven. "What the hell is Heaven - is there a home for the homeless - is there hope for the hopeless?" That means - why worry about a perfect afterlife - let's find hope in this life.
I disagree - Brett is saying that we should envision the real world the way we would envision Heaven. "What the hell is Heaven - is there a home for the homeless - is there hope for the hopeless?" That means - why worry about a perfect afterlife - let's find hope in this life.