Entering Heaven's Door
I was shocked, confused, bewildered
As I entered Heaven's door,
Not by the beauty of it all,
Nor the lights or its decor.
But it was the folks in Heaven
Who made me sputter and gasp!
The thieves, the liars, the sinners,
The alcoholics and the trash.
There stood the kid from seventh grade
Who swiped my lunch money twice.
Next to him was my old neighbor
Who never said anything nice.
Herb, who I always thought
Was rotting away in hell,
Was sitting pretty on cloud nine,
Looking incredibly well.

I nudged Jesus, 'What's the deal?
I would love to hear Your take.
How'd all these sinners get up here?
God must've made a mistake.
'And why's everyone so quiet,
So somber - give me a clue.'
'Hush, child,' He said, 'they're all in shock.
No one thought they'd be seeing you.'

JUDGE NOT.
Remember...Just going to church doesn't make you a
Christian any more than standing in your garage makes you a car ...
Every saint has a PAST...
Every sinner has a FUTURE!

One to remember..

Hey "Maven", I loved this funny poem, althou it might be more real than a joke. As an uncoventional, black sheep kind of Christian, I appreciate anything that reminds us that 'it's God's call, not ours, as to what the appropriate behaviors, rules, clothing styles, and (gasp) attitudes of the heart are, for a person who wishes to belong to Him. Thx for the funny and the reminder