90 Minutes in Heaven

Last night I watched the DVD movie titled 90 Minutes in Heaven. I had previously read the book by Don Piper and my heart was touched by his story. He tells of driving in the pouring down rain across a bridge, when an 18-wheel tractor trailer driven by a prison inmate crashed into his car head-on. His car was so mangled the EMT's had to cut the top off to get to him. The county coroner pronounced him dead at the scene and a tarp was laid over the wreckage with Don still inside. A passing minister felt led to pray over Don, even though he was pronounced dead. The minister pried open the trunk and reached in as far as he could. Although he wasn't able to reach Don, he placed his hand as close to him as he could and prayed. As he prayed, Don moved a little, and the minister asked the paramedic to check his pulse. Don was alive. Piper had been clinically dead for 90 minutes. He was in the hospital for nearly four months and endured over 30 surgeries. He later related his experience during the 90 minutes he was out of his body, and in what he described as Heaven. He said there was a tremendous amount of love like he had never before experienced, and he saw many people whose lives had been a blessing to him--all healthy and happy. 

After regaining his ability to walk, he devoted the remainder of his life to telling his story to congregations around the country. Many people believed his story, some had their doubts. But there was never any doubt that he had died and came back to life, and that his life and purpose for living had radically changed. I don't know if you believe his story or not, but if you haven't seen the movie, I suggest you rent the DVD from your local library, or buy the book--it's on Amazon.com. The book is titled 90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death and Life. At the very least it is an interesting story, book, and movie. It's a true faith journey you will surely enjoy.

*See Gene Allen Groner's books, biography, photo, and daily messages of hope and peace on his author page at https://www.amazon.com/Gene-Allen-Groner/e/B077YTVSJZ