to heaven, but only those whose names are written in the lamb's book of life. do you understand it, maria?"
"yes," maria answered. "grandma explained it to me. you know about my lies, but i asked jesus to forgive me and come into my heart. and i know he did. now i am not afraid to die, because i know i will go to live with jesus in heaven."
"you are not going to die," her father said quickly. "don't even think about such things, maria!"
maria smiled. "but, daddy, i like to think about heaven and about my name being written in jesus' beautiful book. is your name in the book, daddy?"
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