Your child’s soul will never die. The only question is—where will it live forever? That’s not just a thought to think about someday. It’s a truth that demands attention now. In her faith-filled book God’s Wonderful Plan!, Terry Phillips Griffin brings this powerful reality to light in a way children can understand and families can embrace. With compassion and clarity, she writes not to frighten but to prepare, not to lecture but to lovingly guide. And her message is simple: Heaven and Hell are real. And your child’s journey toward one or the other has already begun. This isn’t a story reserved for theologians or pastors. This is God’s story, and it’s written for every child, every parent, and every heart willing to listen. From the very beginning of time, God had a plan. He didn’t react to sin—He anticipated it. He didn’t scramble to fix a mistake—He lovingly paved a way back to Himself. That plan began before the stars existed, before Adam and Eve took their first breath, and long before your child was born. And it was all set in motion for one reason: so we could be saved. 

In the Garden of Eden, everything was perfect. Adam and Eve walked with God, free from sin, shame, and fear. But the devil, once a proud angel named Lucifer, disguised himself as a serpent and whispered a lie. Eve believed it. Adam followed. And with that one act of disobedience, sin entered the world. Suddenly, separation replaced closeness. Shame replaced innocence. And death became a reality for all. From that moment on, every human being has been born into sin. No one escapes it, and no one can fix it alone. That’s why children, just like adults, need a Savior. They don’t need to grow up first. They don’t need to figure out every detail of theology. What they need is someone to tell them the truth—and to do it in love. That’s exactly what this book does. 

Terry Griffin gently walks children through the entire arc of God’s redemptive plan. She doesn’t avoid the hard parts. She leans into them, trusting that children are capable of understanding when things are explained with care. She talks about sin—not as something abstract, but as something personal. She explains that fighting, lying, stealing, cheating, or disobeying are all part of the brokenness we carry because of Adam and Eve’s first mistake. She also explains consequences. Just like children face time-outs or lost privileges at home, sin carries consequences too. But the consequences of sin are far more serious. The Bible teaches that sin separates us from God—and that separation is what Hell is. It is not just a place of punishment. It is a place where God is not. A place of final, eternal loneliness for those who refuse to believe. 

This might feel like a heavy subject for young minds, but Terry doesn’t leave children in fear. She leads them to hope. Because the truth is, God never intended for anyone to go to Hell. It was created for the devil and his angels. But every person who rejects God’s gift of salvation through Jesus chooses to follow the enemy’s path instead of God’s. And God, in His love, gives us that choice. From the very beginning, God knew we’d need rescuing. He promised it would come. And He kept His promise. Jesus, His only Son, entered the world in the most humble way—a baby in a stable. He lived a perfect life, full of love, compassion, and truth. He healed the sick, raised the dead, forgave sinners, and never once did anything wrong. Then, at just thirty-three years old, He willingly gave His life on a cross to pay the penalty for our sins. He didn’t do it because He had to. He did it because He loves us that much. 

That kind of love can’t be earned. It can only be received. And that’s what Terry’s book encourages children to do. She helps them understand that faith isn’t about being perfect. It’s about trusting the only One who ever was. And when a child chooses Jesus—when they believe in Him, ask for forgiveness, and accept His gift—they become a child of God. Their soul is no longer lost. It is safe forever. Some might wonder if children are too young to make that choice. But Terry believes, with her whole heart, that children understand more than we give them credit for. They ask strong questions. They sense right from wrong. And most of all, they long for love, safety, and truth. That’s why she wrote this book—not to overwhelm them with theology, but to invite them into a relationship with God that begins now and lasts forever. 

The book doesn’t end with information. It ends with an invitation. A simple prayer helps children put their faith into words, guiding them as they ask God for forgiveness, thank Him for Jesus, and choose to follow Him. It’s not just a closing paragraph. It’s an open door to eternity. So don’t wait. Your child’s journey of faith doesn’t begin later. It begins with the next conversation, the next prayer, the next story. It begins now. Because eternity is just one decision away.