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 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...

Archaeology and the Ark

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

Standing Secure in Christ

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

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 Nov/Dec 2019

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

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

Is Iran’s Leader on His Deathbed?

Conflicting reports are saying Iran's Supreme Leader is on his deathbed. What does this mean for Iran and Israel?

Israel at War: Week 58

Following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu laid out his primary aims in the war with Hamas...

News Digest — 11/20/24

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Defense Minister Israel Katz, IDF Chief of Staff Herzi Halevi, and ISA Chief Ronen Bar visited the...

News Digest — 11/19/24

Hezbollah fired over 75 rockets on Monday (18th), with one rocket in the evening striking the primarily Israeli-Arab town of Shfaram in...

News Digest — 11/18/24

Sirens were sounded early Monday morning (18th), shortly after midnight, in the city of Eilat following a suspected infiltration of a hostile aircraft...

News Digest — 11/15/24

IAF fighter jets struck commander centers and Terrorist infrastructure belonging to the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) terrorist group in Syria’s...

News Digest — 11/14/24

Syrian state media reported on Wednesday evening (13th) that Israeli Air Force fighter jets conducted aerial raids in the area of Al-Qusayr...

News Digest — 11/13/24

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu released a video message to the Iranian people on Tuesday evening (12th) in which he reiterated that...

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