CHAPTER 37
“Chris Gomez was a student, athlete, and friend.” Pastor Carl’s voice is as rich and booming as always. After a short introduction, the worship band gets on stage. I don’t think I can handle the emotional dam that will break if I listen to the music, so I skip ahead. I can always come back to the singing part later.
“Before God called him home,” Carl says a little later, “Chris lived his life for the Lord. He served here in the church. He volunteered with our local outreaches and was active in the youth group. Based on what I’ve heard from his fellow students, there wasn’t a single soul Chris wasn’t willing to help. But that’s not why I’m convinced his spirit is in heaven today. Plenty of good people live good lives and do good things, but if you die without knowing the grace
