Hi, I'm Robert Jeffress and I'm glad to serve as your Bible teacher every day on this great radio station on today's edition of Pathway to Victory.

What difference does a future heaven make in my life today?

The Bible says heaven is a real place.

Why should we spend time thinking about heaven?

Because as we're going to see in the weeks ahead, the choices we make in this life

drastically impact the next life God has prepared for us.

Welcome to Pathway to Victory with author and pastor Dr. Robert Jeffress.

With all the troubles and pressures we face in life these days, most of us don't spend a lot of time thinking about heaven.

Don't we already really have enough to worry about?

Well, today on Pathway to Victory, Dr. Robert Jeffress explains why the reality of heaven should transform our everyday lives.

Now here's our Bible teacher to introduce today's message.

Dr. Jeffress?

Thanks David and I'm delighted that you've set aside time to join us as we venture into our next series together.

I'm not exaggerating when I tell you that I've been looking forward to this day for a long time.

Today on Pathway to Victory, we're kicking off a fascinating study about your eternal home.

Over the next several weeks we're giving our complete attention to a place called heaven.

You see as a Christian you clearly understand that God is preparing a place for you in heaven.

But how does that fact change the way you're living today?

Does it really make any difference?

Or do you look at heaven as nothing more than a sweet dessert after a good meal?

Well, in addition to this teaching series, I'm pleased to tell you that my best-selling book,

A Place Called Heaven, is something that's intentionally designed.

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