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Heaven is not a watered-down version of the greatest moments on earth.

The greatest moments on earth are a glimpse of greater things to come.

Today on a new beginning, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us look past the trials of today to the glory waiting for us in eternity.

Heaven, a place of feastine and fellowship, a place of activities and worship.

There I said, heaven is a place of fun, a celebration.

This is the day when the lost are found. This is the day for a moment again.

Amazing grace helps we can stop.

But can you hear the wind? I just feel it.

This is the day when life begins.

When we have something enjoyable to look forward to tomorrow,

it makes the stresses of today a little easier to take.

Have you noticed that? It's all about perspective.

And today on a new beginning, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us adopt a biblical perspective on the challenges of today.

It's a message called, why do Christians have to suffer?

We look ahead to our everlasting reward and let that give us encouragement for the temporary pain and opposition we face today.

The day when life begins.

Heaven, I love to talk about heaven.

I love to think deeply about heaven.

Why? It's my future destination as a Christian and it's yours as well.

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