First time Quote by Todd Burpo
““I smoothed Colton’s blanket across his chest and tucked him in snug the way he liked—and for the first time since he started talking about heaven, I intentionally tried to trip him up. “I remember you saying you stayed with Pop,” I said. “So when it got dark and you went home with Pop, what did you two do?” Suddenly serious, Colton scowled at me. “It doesn’t get dark in heaven, Dad! Who told you that?” I held my ground. “What do you mean it doesn’t get dark?” “God and Jesus light up heaven. It never gets dark. It’s always bright.” The joke was on me. Not only had Colton not fallen for the “when it gets dark in heaven” trick, but he could tell me why it didn’t get dark: “The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the Lamb is its lamp.””
About This Quote
Source Book: Heaven Is for Real, 2010
A father tests his child's belief about heaven by asking a theological question, revealing the child's innocent yet profound understanding of divine light.
In simple terms: A dad asks a kid about heaven, and the kid explains it’s always bright because of God.
Key Takeaway
Listen to children's insights; they can reveal deep truths.
Themes
faith
parenting
spirituality
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
conversational
reflective
When to use this quote
- family dinner
- teaching moments
- discussing afterlife
- addressing doubts
Key Concepts
theology
innocence
divine light
Questions to Reflect On
- How do children's explanations shape our own beliefs?
- What does “light” symbolize in spiritual contexts?
A Different Perspective
The child's answer may reflect personal belief, not objective truth.
