I cried out to King Elyon, asking that I would not forget, but that if the memories faded I would cling to what is true even when I could no longer see or hear it.

The clouds broke, and I saw the sun again. I’d returned to a world of death and darkness but with windows to life and light. As I drove west toward my family, I searched the sky in vain, looking for Charis. In my mind’s eye I could see a great shining city on a hill, and beyond it a country of unimaginable wonder. It was there when I saw it, I told myself, and there when I did not.

Things are not as they appear.

I walk between two worlds. I stand on the edge of eternity.

I thank the King for whatever time he’s given me.

Here, in this brief window of opportunity.

Here, in this land of second chances.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

RANDY ALCORN is the founder and director of Eternal Perspective Ministries (EPM). Prior to 1990, when he started EPM, he served as a pastor for fourteen years. He has spoken around the world and has taught on the adjunct faculties of Multnomah University and Western Seminary in Portland, Oregon.

Randy is the best-selling author of over 30 books (close to 4 million in print), including the novels Deadline, Dominion, and Deception as well as the Gold Medallion winner Safely Home. Some of his nonfiction works include Money, Possessions and Eternity, The Treasure Principle, and Heaven. Randy has also written for many magazines and produces the popular periodical Eternal Perspectives.

Randy lives in Gresham, Oregon, with his wife and best friend, Nanci. They have two married daughters.

Feedback on books can be directed to Eternal Perspective Ministries (EPM), 39085 Pioneer Boulevard, Suite 206, Sandy, Oregon 97055. For information on EPM or Randy Alcorn, and for resources on missions, persecuted church, pro-life issues, and matters of eternal perspective, see www.epm.org. And visit Randy Alcorn’s blog: www.randyalcorn.blogspot.com.