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The Story Church is a community of skeptics and believers following Jesus together. We strengthen our faith by challenging what is comfortable, inspiring deeper conversations, and pursuing Truth in community. We believe honest doubts can lead to deeper faith, so we never shy away from tough topics and difficult questions. At The Story, we’re committed to loving like Jesus, who was “full of grace and truth.” That’s why, despite all our doubts, differences, and disagreements, we insist that love is the way of Christ.
Who Was Peter? (Chosen Family - Pt 1)
Two thousand years ago, out of the fires of persecution and the blood of martyrs, arose the most diverse and dynamic family that the world has ever seen. Originally known as "The Way", this band of brothers and sisters discovered their true identity in their leader, Jesus of Nazareth, and after his death and resurrection, their movement multiplied exponentially as they welcomed men and women of every nation and race. Amidst this explosion, men like Simon Peter wrote letters to encourage other Christians as they faced pressure and hostility throughout the Roman Empire. Two millennia later, these letters continue to inspire followers of Christ in every corner of the world. Join The Story Church as we explore the letter known as 1 Peter on Sundays this fall (August 18-October 20) to discover our true identity and purpose together.
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Sensationalism (Modern Heresies - Pt 5)
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Every generation has its favorite bad ideas. In ancient Rome, wealthy elites paid top-dollar for vials full of gladiators’ sweat, as they believed it could prevent signs of aging. (It couldn’t.) In the 1700s, doctors told patients suffering with gout that drinking more gin would cure their disease. (It didn’t.) Less than two centuries ago, most people around the world believed it was appropriat...
Safetyism (Modern Heresies - Pt 4)
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Every generation has its favorite bad ideas. In ancient Rome, wealthy elites paid top-dollar for vials full of gladiators’ sweat, as they believed it could prevent signs of aging. (It couldn’t.) In the 1700s, doctors told patients suffering with gout that drinking more gin would cure their disease. (It didn’t.) Less than two centuries ago, most people around the world believed it was appropriat...
Scientism (Modern Heresies - Pt 3)
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Every generation has its favorite bad ideas. In ancient Rome, wealthy elites paid top-dollar for vials full of gladiators’ sweat, as they believed it could prevent signs of aging. (It couldn’t.) In the 1700s, doctors told patients suffering with gout that drinking more gin would cure their disease. (It didn’t.) Less than two centuries ago, most people around the world believed it was appropriat...
Sensualism (Modern Heresies - Pt 2)
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Every generation has its favorite bad ideas. In ancient Rome, wealthy elites paid top-dollar for vials full of gladiators’ sweat, as they believed it could prevent signs of aging. (It couldn’t.) In the 1700s, doctors told patients suffering with gout that drinking more gin would cure their disease. (It didn’t.) Less than two centuries ago, most people around the world believed it was appropriat...
Self-ism (Modern Heresies - Pt 1)
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Every generation has its favorite bad ideas. In ancient Rome, wealthy elites paid top-dollar for vials full of gladiators’ sweat, as they believed it could prevent signs of aging. (It couldn’t.) In the 1700s, doctors told patients suffering with gout that drinking more gin would cure their disease. (It didn’t.) Less than two centuries ago, most people around the world believed it was appropriat...
Pursuing the Right Things (Leading Through Chaos - Pt 7)
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After the time of Moses and Joshua, Israel fell into a period of chaos where “everyone did as they saw fit” (Judges 21:25). Despite Israel's sin, God raised up Judges from among the people to lead them from rebellion to freedom, including Samson, Deborah, and Gideon. Join us for seven weeks as we study the judges and learn what to do, and maybe what not to do, as we lead the people around us th...
The Power to Fight Back (Leading Through Chaos - Pt 6)
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After the time of Moses and Joshua, Israel fell into a period of chaos where “everyone did as they saw fit” (Judges 21:25). Despite Israel's sin, God raised up Judges from among the people to lead them from rebellion to freedom, including Samson, Deborah, and Gideon. Join us for seven weeks as we study the judges and learn what to do, and maybe what not to do, as we lead the people around us th...
Making Deals with God (Leading Through Chaos - Pt 5)
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After the time of Moses and Joshua, Israel fell into a period of chaos where “everyone did as they saw fit” (Judges 21:25). Despite Israel's sin, God raised up Judges from among the people to lead them from rebellion to freedom, including Samson, Deborah, and Gideon. Join us for seven weeks as we study the judges and learn what to do, and maybe what not to do, as we lead the people around us th...
The 5 Qualities of Godly Leaders (Leading Through Chaos - Pt 4)
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After the time of Moses and Joshua, Israel fell into a period of chaos where “everyone did as they saw fit” (Judges 21:25). Despite Israel's sin, God raised up Judges from among the people to lead them from rebellion to freedom, including Samson, Deborah, and Gideon. Join us for seven weeks as we study the judges and learn what to do, and maybe what not to do, as we lead the people around us th...
What Made Deborah Extraordinary (Leading Through Chaos - Pt 3)
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After the time of Moses and Joshua, Israel fell into a period of chaos where “everyone did as they saw fit” (Judges 21:25). Despite Israel's sin, God raised up Judges from among the people to lead them from rebellion to freedom, including Samson, Deborah, and Gideon. Join us for seven weeks as we study the judges and learn what to do, and maybe what not to do, as we lead the people around us th...
Godly Leadership (Leading Through Chaos - Pt 2)
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After the time of Moses and Joshua, Israel fell into a period of chaos where “everyone did as they saw fit” (Judges 21:25). Despite Israel's sin, God raised up Judges from among the people to lead them from rebellion to freedom, including Samson, Deborah, and Gideon. Join us for seven weeks as we study the judges and learn what to do, and maybe what not to do, as we lead the people around us th...
Small Compromises, Large Consequences (Leading Through Chaos - Pt 1)
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After the time of Moses and Joshua, Israel fell into a period of chaos where “everyone did as they saw fit” (Judges 21:25). Despite Israel's sin, God raised up Judges from among the people to lead them from rebellion to freedom, including Samson, Deborah, and Gideon. Join us for seven weeks as we study the judges and learn what to do, and maybe what not to do, as we lead the people around us th...
Preparing for Life's Transitions (Graduation Sunday 2024)
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As we celebrate the class of 2024, Pastor Dilan Braddock shares a message about how we can better be prepared for graduating into new season's of life: with education, relationships, parenting, careers, and more. Dilan includes testimonies from some of this year's graduation seniors to showcase how they set an example for others, devote time to the Bible, and persevere through life's trials.
Inspiring the Next Generation (Mother's Day with Wendy Speake)
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Author and speaker Wendy Speake shares her testimony and talks about why it's important to remember our stories when inspiring the next generation to follow Jesus. This message is an encouragement to all mothers and leaders in the Church.
Why are Christians so un-Christian? (Faith Under Fire - Pt 5)
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Why are Christians so un-Christian? (Faith Under Fire - Pt 5)
Is Jesus the Only Way to God? (Faith Under Fire - Pt 4)
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Is Jesus the Only Way to God? (Faith Under Fire - Pt 4)
Why Should Anyone Trust the Bible? (Faith Under Fire - Pt 3)
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Why Should Anyone Trust the Bible? (Faith Under Fire - Pt 3)
What is Truth? (Faith Under Fire - Pt 2)
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What is Truth? (Faith Under Fire - Pt 2)
Having Heartfelt Conversations (Faith Under Fire - Pt 1)
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Having Heartfelt Conversations (Faith Under Fire - Pt 1)
Who Are You Looking For? (Easter at The Story Church 2024)
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Who Are You Looking For? (Easter at The Story Church 2024)
What Kind of King is Jesus? (Acts of the Apostles - Pt 25)
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What Kind of King is Jesus? (Acts of the Apostles - Pt 25)
A Well-Rounded Witness (Acts of the Apostles - Pt 24)
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A Well-Rounded Witness (Acts of the Apostles - Pt 24)
Why Do We Suffer? (Rev. Michael Lloyd at The Story Church)
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Why Do We Suffer? (Rev. Michael Lloyd at The Story Church)
Surviving Life's Storms (Acts of the Apostles - Pt 23)
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Surviving Life's Storms (Acts of the Apostles - Pt 23)
Running the Race of Your Life (Acts of the Apostles - Pt 21)
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Running the Race of Your Life (Acts of the Apostles - Pt 21)
How Can We Keep Love Alive? (Acts of the Apostles - Pt 20)
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How Can We Keep Love Alive? (Acts of the Apostles - Pt 20)
Imagine the God of Heaven - John Burke at The Story Church
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Imagine the God of Heaven - John Burke at The Story Church
Trusting God's Promises (Acts of the Apostles - Pt 19)
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Trusting God's Promises (Acts of the Apostles - Pt 19)
I can’t wait to meet Jesus.❤❤❤
have any talked of their beloved pets in heaven?
I'm highly skeptical. Maybe some of the NDE's are true maybe some are not. Have to wonder why one would make NDE's a ministry, it isn't scriptural. Is it selling books, you betcha! I think we all know a little with our little minds what it will be like when we meet Jesus. I'm skeptical when it's not all about Jesus Christ first & foremost, can't get to the FATHER without Jesus first.
I am begging you not to trust God all you sad and broken hearts. God enjoys your suffering. He is a fraud and a liar. A sinmer after his own definition. I am allowed to say this because this is exactly what I experienced, like so many others. I am currently writing a book about dissolving just to warn people. People come to Christ because they are in pain, but this is the beginning of the end. He will give most of them the missing part to complete heartbrake. Whenever a positive testimony comes up, everyone praises the Lord, but totally forgets about those who really got left behind. Gods word in the Bible is manipulative and lying. It is just a thing to keep the dream alive the dream of God helping you when you need it like your Bible says. It is such a joy to read the Bible, but it is not the reality. I had a lot of things when I believed that this was a sign from God or now I have to Holy Spirit or whatever but believe me it is just in your mind. Mostly. Don’t want to judge those to experienced different. But He watched my little heart, trusting him like a good father, and he carefully listen to everything I asked him just to spit in his hands and think yeah I will give you the biggest pain you can . at the end of my trust I was suicidal homeless and full of loss. And notice this was not a test or something. It never turned better. Apart from that a few things cannot wait, just because I got no one has ever seen claims that he has the perfect plan and the perfect timing. “Seek me with all your heart….will find me“ means nothing else but interpretations of „signs“ as such from God, i had a lot such encounters but NOTHING EVER CHANGED, it is all in humans mind, lies to keep the dream and wish alive a loving being takes care of you. WRONG. Jesus absolutely doesn’t love everyone. If you don’t want to take it from me, take it from those who also comment under all the positive Jesus testimonies and more. I brought more effort up than anyone else I know to meet him, but I was not even able to one single little blessing or even an answer when I asked for the truth. After ALL THIS WHAT SO MANY BELIVERS GAVE GOD THEY COULD AT LEAST BE WORTH SOMETHING, A little little mini Blessing. I will not be under his sadism any longer, just death. Thats what i want. Praying 100times a day only made me insane. I got mad trying 100% to speak perfect and feel if God really hears me. Sometimes i think i have hallucinations, asking myself if he is really existing-I wanted to turn away from this world, but I had so many questions and there are 1000 reasons not to believe in his “love”. But no, he is pure sadism he enjoys it people who could have a positive impact in this evil word suffer from Loveness, depression, and loneliness. That gives him comfort. so many people commit suicide every day and he looks away they all do deserve love and warmth. At some point, I asked the devil to show me his kingdom, even if I don’t wanna have something to do with him .but yeah, I’m slowly beginning to think that all this is just existing between my ears. How to avoid hell if you don’t understand? I asked God multiple times what is right in his eyes, but there was an NOTHING. The Bible is manipulative, I had goosebumps every time I read this book because it gave me so much positive hope. But that’s the thing it’s just hope and not reality. Whenever something positive happened in my life, which is not often the case I immediately thanked God. That is who loyal I WAS. Me, but not him. I don’t know why he enjoys to tell us fairytales about his love, but look around and see. One person who got saved by God there come many many more who received nothing. So many believers have everything and get more every day without doing muchfor God. The perfect plan God claims to have, is also one of a lot of excuses, so is also the thing with “test of faith”. In 95% this test rests until you die. I am not a childish guy who is just disappointed in God because he didn’t receive what he prayed for- God lost me because he didn’t even keep the smallest thing. What is the god if he doesn’t want to answer me? I want to learn about him and love him, and he rejects me? Please don’t give me quotes from the Bible. I have read it, and I know what it says. Everyone who reads this comment deserves a home, loving hugs, and mental peace. if you ask spiritual enough, what you should be the other things like money or arguments and forgiveness doesn’t have big impact on you. Thats God. The quiet one. People in Holocaust prayed- not worth saving (?). Someone has a broken heart- God does nothing. At least could give those souls something (like he claims, delivering the heavy loaden what their souls need). Again, wrong. I have the free will but God only helps me if i play his will ? If he doesn’t want to give me the smallest gift in my heart, and i pray him to k*ll me- not even then he responds. Like, it is ok if I don’t get because you willshall be done- but the paint is too big like this so please kill me. Jesus is like “nope, suffer on earth or take your life your own”. Thats so sad. And evil. The devil is not in charge for god ignoring prayers.The “test of faith” is just a lie to keep the dream alive. The dream of what is not real: An answer of God, the knowledge that he IS REALLY THERE and love. He could say yes, you will be happy cause you believe in me. I reward you finally. But he doesn’t. I slowly stop praying. Waste of time and hope. He likes our pain. Anyways- take care and i wish you all the LOVE OF THIS EARTH ❤
Jesus commands us to Deny ourselves, to pick up our cross daily and follow him
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I may see things, like the trinity, a bit differently than you, but I do believe that God loves all of His Children, and He longs to bring us home.
Thank you, I needed to hear this today.
Joe Jackson’s song “ Stepping out” is the perfect near death experience song! It captures the mystery
The NDE stories that ring truest to me are the ones in which sorrow for sin and repentance or requests for forgiveness are made. I'm far more skeptical about NDEs which only talk about light and love with no mention of Jesus Christ. He didn't go through the crucifixion for it to be ignored in heaven, so I'm far more convinced by the NDEs that point to a resurrected Christ with sincere acknowledgement of human sin.
What a great Testimony ❤
This happens to many times I just believe God always prevail.
This is an extremely important and powerful message to ALL Christian churches in EVERY denomination. The changes to the United Methodist Church is a path of a fast freight train to the end of The Christian Church as we have known it. Thank you for your boldness.
More simple, we made in the image of God, male & female He made them: FATHER, SON AND THE HOLYSPIRIT THE MOTHER!!!!❤
Thank you for reminding us who God the father,the Son and the Holy Spirit are! I read the word and think of the Old Testament and the laws. It’s so beautiful to see him as redeemer not just the Old Testament laws. There is no condemnation in Christ but freedom! The love of God, each NDE spoke of the love of God! Imagine the God of heaven, there are no words that can speak, truly describe. Everyone is looking for a real, trusting relationship. God wants that too. Thank you for reminding me of the love of the father!
The BEST example of *THE HOLY TRINITY* that I've ever heard is: The exaple of WATER....Although It's *ALWAYS WATER,* but it can take on different forms: LIQUID, STEAM, & frozen into ICE!
I saw your interview with SHAWN RYAN on his PODCAST! It brought tears to my eyes several times! ❤🕊❤ AMAZING CONVERSATION!!!
I’m so thankful for Jesus , some days my love for him is the only thing I have to keep me going in this life, my life has been so difficult
I’m so sorry to hear that. Just know that no matter what happens, He is right there with you, through it all. I will be praying for you brother.
I'm SO sorry. Mine too has been very very difficult so I prayed for you.
@@pegihaider813 thank you
@@clintdavis4886Thx for your acknowledgement. Your welcome. God bless you.
Romans 8:18, Our affections are not even worthy to be compared to the glory that will be revealed in Us, Heaven doesn’t come in such away to be seen, no one will say there it is or here it is, I tell you the truth the kingdom of God is within you, Luke 17:10 There’s a place for all of Us,
Amen
Amen 🙏🏽 Thank You Jesus
Funny to hear Chuck Missler’s 1970’s creation of the “Flat World”with Mr & Mrs Flat. It was truly an amazing new insight for the understanding of the Trinity. It is a fleshed out story, online, for those who want more help with understanding the immensess of the Trinity!!
I also enjoyed that mr and mrs flat
Feels like you don’t understand the other side either, Baby Boomers, I understand you trying to sympathize with one, but misjudged the other…it wasn’t “just the WW2”….life meant “is short” likely you die in some beach or foreign land, make the best of this life if you can….created a whole philosophy I disagree, but I wasn’t there swinging at German Italians or Japs…I didn’t had to make a choice of dropping 2 nuclear bombs because Japs we’re so deadly and resistant would kill so many American troops…tough job…but the question is, am I man enough to talk bad about that Generation, yeah, most likely…but I’ll be so careful….
I bought the book, is may 2024 had a vision almost 7 years ago during this time of my as I called *spiritual awakening * I didn't think it was possible that GOD still saves and send all sorts of messages to the ones who are ready I've been redeemed and GOD is real through faith we see in that vision I saw all that the bible says and even more with conviction I'm GOD's child through JESUS name I saw the awesome color of GOD's energy pure love
This was excellent and so worth watching!!! To God be the glory!!! Thank you so much John Burke!!! Glorious Father, I pray that many will believe in You and Jesus through John's work and I ask this in Jesus Precious and Matchless Name, Amen!!! 🙏✝️🙏
That was powerful 👏🏾👏🏾Thank You Jesus ❤❤❤❤❤
Was Santosh’s account of his interaction with Jesus more of a works based instruction from Jesus in order to go to heaven ? Santosh said Jesus told him to be honest and have close relationship with him and love his family 365 days a year. And a few other things. That was how to enter heaven when it was Santosh’s time to enter. 🤔🤔
These nde videos have completely changed my outlook on life in a great way
29:23 His testimony is powerful beyond words. His description of our father’s qualities brings me joy and knowledge. Amazing!
JESUS LOVES YOU ❤😊 ALL
John, you're an excellent orator/presenter. Very well done, sir.
Its appointed men once to day and then the judgement how do we reconcile this ?
Exactly my question. Also, Paul could not utter what he saw when whether in or out of the body and had a vision of heaven. IDK, he is spreading the gospel and appears to be genuine. I will stick to the word, but we are fortunate to have it. Many are less fortunate, and in time past prior to the printing press the canon was not yet put together so maybe these are valid. IDK, with so much corruption IDK who to believe anymore.
I listen to these experiences very cautiously. Some may be genuine. They cannot contradict the gospel or we know they are false. But about “appointed once to die” maybe our understanding of heart no longer beating and not breathing is not super exact for time of death; maybe there is something we don’t understand about death. When is the finality? 🤔
@@raydawgrules lots of us feel that way we can discern TV prophets one from another it's not easy to test someone's faith I be more of a legalistic as I grew up in a Christian home full of pain and hypocrisy and abuse so I try and stick to what the bible says perhaps if I was to have a nde I'd be different but.not.al are.the same some speak of reincarnation some everyone gets heaven some go to hell but I does give people hope who knows
It is my understanding that some statements, such as the one you just mentioned, are are very true, but in an over arching way. In the broad sense it is precisely true. But think of Lazarus……. there are other contrary examples. We KNOW Lazarus was a true account, yet he died twice. I know we all know other Bible characters & groups of Bible characters that died twice , but in an over arching way , man dies once. I don’t claim to understand all of this, certainly not. But this concept helped me. All such near death experiences MUST be carefully cited suffered, prayed over for discernment. The speaker here, wisely said not to take any doctrine from these. They did all say, as did all the others I’ve heard, that there is some kind of line that they MUST NOT cross or cannot return to earth. Possibly that is the key. If you are Saved, ( if not get so now!) ask the Holy Spirit that is within you for insight. God bless you! Maranatha!
@@oksills I did not think of those who were resurrected and died twice. We also have Luke 16 where obviously the physically dead engaged in conversation. Abraham said even if someone was raised from the dead, the rich man's brothers still would not believe. There were doubters back then with Jesus (Matthew 28), and still doubters today. It is a phenomena that I do not understand because they all appear to be genuine and documented. Too many to be false accounts. I guess like everything else, we must take it with a grain of salt. Ultimately, they are spreading the good news of the gospel, and that is a good thing.
What they are is unbiblical. Anti-Torah, anti-seventh day Sabbath, anti-ethnic diversity, anti-economic righteousness, anti-environmental righteousness, anti-bloodline Israel, pro-Caucasian Israel. It goes on.
Not gods word get this false prophet off the stage
Truly awesome impressive presentation! Thank you for sharing and thank you John Burke!
thank God for your works and books Justin. Yeshua bless you sir
I’ve experienced this myself, NDE. I love to hear others’ experiences with this.
Slave owners in America cut absolutely nothing out of the Bible. You really need to stop saying this please. The slave owners had absolutely nothing to do with creating the Slave Bible. Not a single slave owner anywhere. You may be surprised to learn that the Slave Bible was created not by slave owners, but by evangelical Christians. Not only evangelical, but also abolitionists. In England by the way. The fact that you don't know this makes me question a lot of other claims you make here to be honest.
Amazing testimonies..Heidi NDE when she was 16 reminds me of Psalms 68..v3-5”But may the righteous be glad and rejoice before God; may they be happy and joyful.Sing to God, sing praise to his name, extol him who *rides on the clouds*..His name is the LORD-- and rejoice before him.5A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling”..
She has great big nice hooters and beautiful long flowing blonde hair. She's pretty.✝️🙏
I wonder, he was sceptic engineer, who started studing NDE's and now seems to become a preacher...
you will find out too.
Blessings to your souls from New Zealand. The Father is wonderful!
What a great blessing this 41:43 has been to me. These minutes have been so well spent. Thank you John for all the good work you do and for showing us all the heart and the true essence of God.
Why of all people would you use the term ‘BCE’ that our pagan culture has recently adopted in order to eradicate God/Jesus from dividing history between BC to AD ?!?!
Always very comforting to hear these testimonies compiled by John Burke that the Kingdom of Heaven is our final resting place.
God For us, Son with us and Holy spirit in us .....Amen praise God 🎉❤
I look forward to the day that I see my Heavenly Father ❤