November/December 2019

Heaven and How to Get There


This issue of Israel My Glory is devoted to heaven and how to get there. The Bible doesn’t tell us everything about life in eternity, but it tells us enough. We hope these articles encourage you about the wonderful future God has planned for those who love Him and that they’ll motivate you to tell others about Jesus.
IMG In Depth: Our radio host, Chris Katulka, discusses his article, "Home to Eden" in this issue.

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Features

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From the Editor Nov/Dec 2019

Those of you who’ve read my book, The Search, know how much I loved and respected my late mother-in-law. Miss Thelma, as we called her...

A Jewish View of Christmas

“Where were you on Christmas?” The unexpected question from U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) to Elena Kagan...

Yes, Zuzu, There Is a Heaven

Each December my family and I look forward to the beautiful decorations, wonderful Christmas carols, and the many...

Life After This Life

Few subjects pique our interest more than the afterlife. What happens to us when we die? Many people speculate they’ll have a more fulfilling existence beyond...

Home to Eden

When you arrive in heaven, Saint Peter will greet you at the pearly gates with your eternal itinerary. You’ll receive your wings and a halo, take a seat on your white fluffy cloud...

The Gift of ‘No More…’

When my twin brother, a minister of the gospel, was dying from cancer last year, we were all praying God would somehow push back the awful disease...


More In This Issue

Inside View - Clock Gears

Inside View Nov/Dec 2019

We often refer to the Jewish people as God’s uniquely chosen nation. That’s because Israel is unlike any other nation. God raised it up for His particular purpose...

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Meaningless?

A favorite site on any Holy Land tour is Caesarea Maritima. The views alone from this ancient port city are breathtaking. Situated on the Mediterranean Sea...

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Dispute Over Temple Mount Intensifies

Israeli Public Security Minister Gilad Erdan recently called for changing the status quo on Jerusalem’s Temple Mount...

Christian Persecution Nov/Dec 2019

AKWANGA, Nigeria — As a Baptist church member tried to fight off an armed Muslim Fulani herdsman...

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Q: What is the meaning of Revelation 1:7?

The apostle John wrote, “Behold, He is coming with clouds, and every eye will see Him, even they who pierced Him...

The Greatest Family Gathering of All

I grew up the eldest of three sons. One month before I was born, my parents buried my older brother...

How to Get to Heaven

The climax to the popular animated Christmas movie The Polar Express is the song “Believe” sung by Josh Groban, in which he repeats the phrase...

Unearthing Truth

Archaeology and the Ark

The Ark of the Covenant was largely introduced to people outside biblical circles through the Hollywood movie...

Rightly Dividing

Standing Secure in Christ

False teaching had shaken the Thessalonians’ faith. It had persuaded them they were living in the Day of the Lord...

Faith for Living

Herod the ‘Believer’

The learned magi in the strange caravan were asking dangerous questions when they arrived in Jerusalem. Their quest had taken them on a long journey...

Jewish World Update - News

Jewish World Update Nov/Dec 2019

Extreme pressure by various groups has forced the California State Board of Education to reject a proposed...

Apples of Gold

Apples of Gold Nov/Dec 2019

This week we received a phone call that a friend of our family was very sick in the hospital, so my wife and I went to visit her. Visiting a hospital is different from...

Daily News from Israel

Israel at War: Week 144

With the death of Senator Lindsey Graham on Saturday evening of July 11 at 71 years of age, Prime Minister Netanyahu...

News Digest — 7/15/26

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a direct and forceful warning to Iran’s leadership Tuesday (14th) during a speech at...

News Digest — 7/14/26

The US Army on Monday night (13th) launched a third wave of strikes on targets in Iran in as many days. In a statement, US Central Command...

News Digest — 7/13/26

Ambassador to the United StatesYechiel Leiter said that the IDF will only withdraw from Lebanon if Hezbollah is removed from pilot zones...

News Digest — 7/10/26

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Nuckabee and former Gaza hostage Yarden Bibas together dedicated an olive tree to murdered Gaza hostages...

News Digest — 7/9/26

The IRGC claimed responsibility for strikes on the Gulf states on Thursday morning (9th). Sirens sounded for a second time in Bahrain on Thursday...

News Digest — 7/8/26

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth organized his first official visit to Israel for Wednesday (8th). According to three individuals with...

News Digest — 7/7/26

A senior US official said Gaza will not be rebuilt unless Hamas is completely dismantled, rejecting proposals that would transfer...

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