Heaven Archives

The Presence of the Holy Spirit as We Die

I learned early on in my hospice career that the Holy Spirit is present to all people as they enter heaven.

A Vision of Heaven

The final words spoken before death are significant both for those speaking them and for those of us who are listening. They are a glimpse into the compassionate heart of God.

When Heaven Welcomed Mom Home

By trudy-harris4 min read

The moving account of a daughter who was there when heaven opened up and began to welcome her beloved mother home.

The Death of My Precious Friend

By trudy-harris3 min read

Most of us can handle the stressors of everyday life, but when emotional illness is hiding in the shadows, any change can become the deepest depression. And so it was for my friend. Where were her glimpses of heaven?

Negative Spiritual Experiences at Death

By trudy-harris2 min read

God remains with us, wooing us until the very last minute of our lives, not wanting to lose even one of us.

Comfort in God’s Grace

By trudy-harris4 min read

A reader shares her very personal story of receiving comfort from earth angels and a reassuring sign after her miscarriage.

When There Is No Glimpse of Heaven

By trudy-harris4 min read

A reader shares her heartache at losing both her father and her mother—and not receiving a comforting sign from either of them. What does it mean when we don’t have a glimpse of heaven from our loved ones who are crossing over?

God Sent Daddy to Take Mom to Heaven

By trudy-harris3 min read

At the end of life, people often look for those who have already died, like a beloved husband, who had crossed over 16 years earlier.

Final Gifts on Their Way to Heaven

By trudy-harris3 min read

The last words or messages our loved ones give us as they are crossing over vary greatly from person to person but often have a profound effect on those left behind.