Chapter 4: Answers

Hi everyone! Thanks for subscribing to The Contemplative Christian! I am making this chapter available to all subscribers. It’s hard to pick a favorite chapter of the book, but this is one of them, and I believe what is offered here can change your life if you take it to heart. It certainly changed mine! The rest of the audiobook will be available by early September 2025 (chapters will continue to be posted here for paid subscribers every few days over the next several weeks) on this podcast. If you are interested you can become a one-month paid subscriber at that time to listen, or listen on Audible. If you are impatient, like me, you can read the kindle or paperback copy here right now! At the Edge of the Jordan (Amazon)Sources for Chapter 4:Regarding transitions on the heavenly plane:Roger C NDE 744 (n.d.) NDERF Retrieved from:https://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1roger_c_nde.htmlRegarding how challenges aid in our growth:Sylvia W NDE 152 (n.d.) NDERF Retrieved from https://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1sylvia_w_nde.htmlRegarding the absence of judgment during a life review:Glauco S NDE 3674 (n.d.) NDERF Retrieved from:https://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1glauco_s_nde.htmlJuliet N NDE 10077 (n.d.) NDERF Retrieved from:https://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1juliet_n_nde.htmlRegarding the purpose of a life review (soul growth/learning):Storm, Howard (2005). My Descent into Death: A Second Chance at Life. Doubleday. p 30 - 37Regarding the importance of choosing love:Hafur NDE 3558 (n.d.) NDERF Retrieved from:https://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1hafur_nde.htmlRegarding what someone who committed heinous acts on earth would experience in their life review:Leonard NDE 4046 (n.d.) NDERF. Retrieved fromhttps://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1leonard_nde.htmlRegarding the tiny moments of compassion that most matter:Mohammad Z NDE 16083 (n.d.) NDERF Retreived from:https://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1mohammad_z_nde.htmlRegarding our maturation during our lifetimes:Jean NDE 32 (n.d.) NDERF Retrieved fromhttp://dream-prophecy.blogspot.com/2014/07/life-is-ripple-effect-near-death.htmlRegarding the impact of the acceptance of how much we are loved:Anita M NDE 2766/11068 (n.d.) NDERF Retrieved fromhttps://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1anita_m_nde.htmlRegarding how much we are loved by the divine:McVea, Crystal and Tresniowski, Alex (2013). Waking Up in Heaven: A True Story of Brokenness, Heaven, and Life Again. Howard Books.Regarding our own magnificence:Shelia S NDE 9025 (n.d.) NDERF Retrieved fromhttps://www.nderf.org/Experiences/1sheila_s_nde.htmlRegarding the importance of self-compassion:Rynes, Nancy (2015). Awakenings from the Light: 12 Life Lessons from a Near-Death Experience. [Kindle Cloud Reader Version]. Retrieved from amazon.com. Location No. 863, 1136-1179 This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit leahchrest.substack.com