A Heavenly encounter with God sets in motion my healing, both physically and spiritually and unlocks the mysteries of eternity. I return armed with the confidence to offer healing to a corrupt, sinful world. The title Bridging the Gap, A Journey to Heaven and Back was selected to grab your attention; It certainly got mine. The purpose of my visit, to answer the question, Is there a Heaven and is God real? The answer is simply, YES! But the more important discussion is how to build the Kingdom. I use the momentum of my Heavenly Journey and become a special messenger to spread His word. Bridging the Gap is written for all Christians and for all families. It is written to give believers a boost, a reason to believe. The simplicity of my presentation offers easy access to faith development and confidence building. It is written with the special intentions for teachers. Within its covers are the inspirational stories of twelve individual students who overcome multiple disadvantages. Experience how faith and strengthened belief systems between teachers, students, parents, and communities yield miraculous results. Bridging the Gap offers examples of letting God lead us out of our comfort zone providing peace and security for a Nation in need. Finally, it warns of temptation and enticement of sin and how they can be countered by forgiveness and repentance. Enjoy! Calvin Cassady, author