Mary Barton Wilcox

Mary is an accomplished artist. Her rose paintings have graced homes all over the US. She was ordained by the Assemblies of God, has been a pastor, counselor (Graduate: Emerge IPC, Akron, Ohio) and writer many years. Her other works include Home lights, Hearing God, Teaching Tree and Discipleship I & II curriculum, Knot Knows, Sammy Seed, Jesus and Forgiveness.FIRST ROSE is an entire book devoted to a detailed description of what Heaven will be like. It is fictional reality based on years of ministry and counseling with those who have had visions, near death episodes and experienced other supernatural phenomenon. Although fiction, everything written was compared to Biblical precepts and all of its content is in harmony with the Bible. The book was written to bring joy and comfort to those who have ever wanted to know what could be facing them after physical death. It will also stimulate and restore hope in seeing those we love in the life to come. The book is filled with incredible descriptions of angels, gardens and cities. You can go with Rose as she travels from the Judah Gate to the Throne Room of God. Along the way, you will enjoy all the spectacular scenery of Heaven and encounter things only dreamed about on earth. This is a timeless book. It is a literary masterpiece written by an accomplished artist who understands the importance of intricate detail. It is a fast read and will be hard to put down. FIRST ROSE will keep you spellbound and fascinated at its ability to connect with the readers heart."