I once encountered an angel about thirty-five years ago. When I was a desperate, 21-year-old agnostic, I closed my eyes and mentally prayed from my heart, “God, if you exist, please help me.” An angel came into the room, I was surrounded by a warm, golden light that was very calming, and the words, “I love you,” were repeatedly communicated to my mind. It was quite a wonderful experience. I completely lost track of time. Eventually, the angel departed, the light faded, and I returned to my senses. If that wasn’t enough, the cause of my desperation had also disappeared. Understandably, the experience left me with the conviction that God exists and loves us.