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How soon do you go to heaven?

We enter heaven immediately upon our death, or our souls sleep until the second coming of Christ and the accompanying resurrection.

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Two recent books have made the subject of heaven popular. 90 Minutes in Heaven recounts the story of Don Piper, a Baptist minister, driving home from a conference when his vehicle collides with a semi-truck. Piper is pronounced dead at the scene but for the next 90 minutes inhabits heaven. Back on earth, a fellow conference attendee is passing the lethal scene. Even though Piper is dead, the minister prays for him. Piper miraculously comes back to life. Heaven is for Real exposes the story of Todd Burpo’s son who nearly died during an emergency surgery. Burpo was pastoring a church in Nebraska when the incident materialized. Shortly after surgery, their son Colton began revealing events impossible for him to have known. He claimed he met Jesus and his great-grandfather who died 30 years before his birth. Most telling was his account of meeting his miscarried sister whom he was never told about. An earlier biblical account appears to answer the question as well. One of the thieves crucified beside Jesus asked to be remembered when Jesus came into his kingdom. Jesus replied, Today, you shall be with me in Paradise. Apparently, the apostle Paul—battered and bruised from repeated persecutions, believed the same thing; We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord. (II Corinthians 5:8 KJV) Two basic answers have been proposed throughout Christian history. We enter heaven immediately upon our death, or our souls sleep until the second coming of Christ and the accompanying resurrection. Most have chosen to believe what the Bible appears to overwhelmingly propose: our souls (spirits) penetrate heaven immediately after we take our final breath. Our re-made bodies are later re-united with our spirits at the Resurrection.

But when I go to heaven is not as important as knowing I’m going. My residence there is assured when I accept Christ’s payment for my sin and commit my life to serving him. Have you made your reservations?

Prayer: Almighty God, thank You for the eternal reservations You make available to all who trust in Your Son for salvation.

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Most men in their 60s know what they want. They have rich love and life experience that has made them wiser, more thoughtful, and realistic. So, a 60-year-old man will most likely want your friendship, companionship, and attention. Most 60-year-old men look for someone who shares their interests and values.

Despite the old myth that older men are attracted to younger women, the truth is that most 60-year-olds want to be in a relationship with someone closer to their age. This is because most aging men look for someone who shares common interests, history, and humor. Most men in their 60s know what they want. They have rich love and life experience that has made them wiser, more thoughtful, and realistic. So, a 60-year-old man will most likely want your friendship, companionship, and attention. Most 60-year-old men look for someone who shares their interests and values. Someone with a similar life philosophy to discuss the topics they both find interesting, make decisions as a couple, in unity, and enjoy activities they both enjoy. For example, a 60-year-old man passionate about the outdoors will most likely look for a partner with similar interests to share an active lifestyle with. Some men in their 60s love spending time at home, watching T.V., cooking, reading, or gardening, so they may want to find a special one who enjoys the very same things.

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