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Calculated Shard: 4 (from laksa136)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa004.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical, ml_categories_json AS ml_categories_json, ml_types_json AS ml_types_json, ml_intent_types_json AS ml_intent_types_json, meta_language AS meta_language, attrs_author AS attrs_author, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_publish_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(attrs_original_publish_time), 0) AS attrs_original_publish_time, ifNull(attrs_is_republished, 0) AS attrs_is_republished, ifNull(attrs_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_nr_words, ifNull(attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, 0) AS attrs_boilerpipe_nr_words, ifNull(body_ext_links_number, 0) AS body_ext_links_number, ifNull(body_int_links_number, 0) AS body_int_links_number, ifNull(meta_nofollow, 0) AS meta_nofollow, ifNull(meta_noarchive, 0) AS meta_noarchive, ifNull(props_was_rendered, 0) AS props_was_rendered, ifNull(src_redirect, \'\') AS src_redirect, ifNull(download_time_msec, 0) AS download_time_msec, ifNull(download_ttfb_msec, 0) AS download_ttfb_msec, ifNull(download_size, 0) AS download_size FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/life-after-death/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/life-after-death/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/","crawl_time":1770280533,"first_indexed_time":1663780890,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"org,guideposts!\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/ s443","src_root_hash":"4576289781103309404","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Life After Death Archives - Guideposts","meta_descriptions":[],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Faith vs. Science?\nHow faith and science can both be true—and how one teenager knew his life here on earth was significant.\nA Box of Memories Brought Him Closer to His Late Wife\nIn the garage he found mementos that reminded him of moments—big and small—from their long and happy relationship.\nA Final Christmas Gift from Her Son Helped Her Cope with Her Grief\nShe lost her son just days after Christmas. Then a special angel helped her begin the healing process.\nJesus Spoke to Her During Her Near-Death Experience\nShe was in a loveless marriage and battling depression, until an NDE showed her God’s unconditional love.\nShe Encountered Angels During Her Near-Death Experience\nAfter she crossed over to the heavenly realm, she was greeted with a deep love that made her purpose in life clear.\n5 Incredible Stories of Near-Death Experiences\nThese inspiring firsthand accounts of heaven shed light on the peace, glory and love that awaits us in the afterlife.\nHow Lee Strobel Makes the Case for Heaven\nAfter his own close brush with death, an author seeks to understand life after death.\nWas God Sending Her Messages in Her Dreams?\nAfter two tragic family deaths, her dreams assured her that her loved ones were happy in heaven.\nHow Do You Imagine Heaven?\nAfter a loss, struggling with where a loved one has gone.\nSlideshow\nThe Big Question: What Is Heaven?\nWhen we finally pass on from this world to the next, what awaits us? Departed family members? A choir of angels? As long as people have strived for heaven, they’ve wondered what it will be like. Can we even imagine something so wonderful? Over the years, writers, theologians and philosophers have tried. And we’ve collected their thoughts.\nSlideshow\nWhat Does Heaven Look Like?\nLearn about heaven from people who experienced life after death during near-death experiences.\nA Conversation with a Near-Death Experience Expert\nPsychiatrist Bruce Greyson devotes much of his time studying what awaits us in the afterlife and shares his research findings.","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/#content \"Skip to content\")\n\n[Best Sellers & Favorites - SHOP NOW](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/christian-bookstore\/)\n\n- [Abide](https:\/\/abide.com\/?utm_source=guideposts.org&utm_medium=universal_navigation&utm_campaign=homepage_lead)\n- [Guideposts](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/)\n\n[![Guideposts](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20175%2036'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![Guideposts](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Guideposts_Light-Blue_Horizontal_rgb-768x159-1-175x36.png)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/)\n\n- [Articles](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/)\n  Menu Toggle\n  - [Inspiring Stories](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/inspiring-stories\/)\n  - [Positive Living](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/positive-living\/)\n  - [Angels and Miracles](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/)\n  - [Prayer](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/prayer\/)\n  - [Daily Devotions](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/daily-devotions\/)\n- [Shop](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/christian-bookstore\/)\n- [Donate](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/donor-journey-giving-form\/)\n- [Magazines](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/shop\/category\/magazines\/)\n- [Newsletters](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/newsletter\/)\n\n[Search](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/)\n\n[Search](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/)\n\n[Sign in](https:\/\/guideposts.cloud.buysub.com\/login)\n\n[Best Sellers & Favorites - SHOP NOW](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/christian-bookstore\/)\n\n- [Abide](https:\/\/abide.com\/?utm_source=guideposts.org&utm_medium=universal_navigation&utm_campaign=homepage_lead)\n- [Guideposts](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/)\n\n[![Guideposts](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20175%2036'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![Guideposts](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Guideposts_Light-Blue_Horizontal_rgb-768x159-1-175x36.png)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/)\n\n- [Articles](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/)\n  Menu Toggle\n  - [Inspiring Stories](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/inspiring-stories\/)\n  - [Positive Living](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/positive-living\/)\n  - [Angels and Miracles](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/)\n  - [Prayer](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/prayer\/)\n  - [Daily Devotions](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/daily-devotions\/)\n- [Shop](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/christian-bookstore\/)\n- [Donate](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/donor-journey-giving-form\/)\n- [Magazines](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/shop\/category\/magazines\/)\n- [Newsletters](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/newsletter\/)\n\n[Search](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/)\n\n[Search](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/)\n\n[Sign in](https:\/\/guideposts.cloud.buysub.com\/login)\n\n[Home](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/) » [Angels and Miracles](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/) » Life After Death\n\n# Life After Death\nWhen we contemplate the afterlife, we might imagine a paradise of angels and loved ones who have gone before us–a blissful place. Imagining the beauty of heaven can be of great comfort at a time of grief, offering hope that life after death is not just a wish but a promise fulfilled.\n\n[![A dramatic cloud formation](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20432'%3E%3C\/svg%3E) ![A dramatic cloud formation](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/dramatic_clouds-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/faith-vs-science\/)\n\n### [Faith vs. Science?](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/faith-vs-science\/)\nBy [Ptolemy Tompkins](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/author\/ptolemy-tompkins\/ \"Posts by Ptolemy Tompkins\")6 min read\n\nHow faith and science can both be true—and how one teenager knew his life here on earth was significant.\n\n[![Illustration of a hand holding Valentine candy; By Gwenda Kaczor](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20432'%3E%3C\/svg%3E) ![Illustration of a hand holding Valentine candy; By Gwenda Kaczor](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/lovestreasures_marquee-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/a-box-of-memories-brought-him-closer-to-his-late-wife\/)\n\n### [A Box of Memories Brought Him Closer to His Late Wife](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/a-box-of-memories-brought-him-closer-to-his-late-wife\/)\nBy [Ted Stephenson](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/author\/ted-stephenson\/ \"Posts by Ted Stephenson\")5 min read\n\nIn the garage he found mementos that reminded him of moments—big and small—from their long and happy relationship.\n\n[![The angel ornament Jeannie Hughes's gave her; photo courtesy Jeannie Hughes](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20432'%3E%3C\/svg%3E) ![The angel ornament Jeannie Hughes's gave her; photo courtesy Jeannie Hughes](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Christmas_ornament-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/a-final-christmas-gift-from-her-son-helped-her-cope-with-her-grief\/)\n\n### [A Final Christmas Gift from Her Son Helped Her Cope with Her Grief](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/a-final-christmas-gift-from-her-son-helped-her-cope-with-her-grief\/)\nBy [Jeannie Hughes](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/author\/jeannie-hughes\/ \"Posts by Jeannie Hughes\")3 min read\n\nShe lost her son just days after Christmas. Then a special angel helped her begin the healing process.\n\n[![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20432'%3E%3C\/svg%3E) ![](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/nde_hands_light_heaven_marquee-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/jesus-spoke-to-her-during-her-near-death-experience\/)\n\n### [Jesus Spoke to Her During Her Near-Death Experience](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/jesus-spoke-to-her-during-her-near-death-experience\/)\nBy [Yolaine Stout](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/author\/yolaine-stout\/ \"Posts by Yolaine Stout\")4 min read\n\nShe was in a loveless marriage and battling depression, until an NDE showed her God’s unconditional love.\n\n[![](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201898%20180'%3E%3C\/svg%3E)![](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/About-Us-BANNER-728x90-1.png)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/about-us\/)\n\n[![A white angel in the clouds](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20432'%3E%3C\/svg%3E) ![A white angel in the clouds](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/angel_cloud_sky_marquee-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/she-encountered-angels-during-her-near-death-experience\/)\n\n### [She Encountered Angels During Her Near-Death Experience](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/she-encountered-angels-during-her-near-death-experience\/)\nBy [Laurie Lambert](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/author\/laurie-lambert\/ \"Posts by Laurie Lambert\")4 min read\n\nAfter she crossed over to the heavenly realm, she was greeted with a deep love that made her purpose in life clear.\n\n[![Birds flying by a mountain at sunrise as a part of near-death experience stories](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20432'%3E%3C\/svg%3E) ![Birds flying by a mountain at sunrise as a part of near-death experience stories](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/neardeathexperience_marquee-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/5-incredible-stories-of-near-death-experiences\/)\n\n### [5 Incredible Stories of Near-Death Experiences](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/5-incredible-stories-of-near-death-experiences\/)\nBy [Hilary Ribons](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/author\/hilary-ribons\/ \"Posts by Hilary Ribons\")3 min read\n\nThese inspiring firsthand accounts of heaven shed light on the peace, glory and love that awaits us in the afterlife.\n\n[![Lee Strobel on the set for The Case for Heaven discussing life after death](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20432'%3E%3C\/svg%3E) ![Lee Strobel on the set for The Case for Heaven discussing life after death](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lee_strobel_on_set_for_the_case_for_heaven_discussing_life_after_death_0-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/how-lee-strobel-makes-a-case-for-heaven\/)\n\n### [How Lee Strobel Makes the Case for Heaven](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/how-lee-strobel-makes-a-case-for-heaven\/)\nBy [Kaylin Kaupish](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/author\/kkaupish\/ \"Posts by Kaylin Kaupish\")8 min read\n\nAfter his own close brush with death, an author seeks to understand life after death.\n\n[![Woman in yellow field at sunset having a dream about her deceased loved ones](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20432'%3E%3C\/svg%3E) ![Woman in yellow field at sunset having a dream about her deceased loved ones](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/woman_in_yellow_field_at_sunset_being_comforted_by_a_dream_about_her_deceased_loved_ones-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/was-god-sending-her-messages-in-her-dreams\/)\n\n### [Was God Sending Her Messages in Her Dreams?](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/was-god-sending-her-messages-in-her-dreams\/)\nBy [Lorraine Moran](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/author\/lorraine-moran\/ \"Posts by Lorraine Moran\")6 min read\n\nAfter two tragic family deaths, her dreams assured her that her loved ones were happy in heaven.\n\n## Community Newsletter\n### Get More Inspiration Delivered to Your Inbox\n\nNotice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n[![Edward and Gracie](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20432'%3E%3C\/svg%3E) ![Edward and Gracie](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/edward_and_gracie_in_the_sun_0-768x432.jpeg.optimal.jpeg)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/how-do-you-imagine-heaven\/)\n\n### [How Do You Imagine Heaven?](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/how-do-you-imagine-heaven\/)\nBy [Edward Grinnan](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/author\/edward\/ \"Posts by Edward Grinnan\")2 min read\n\nAfter a loss, struggling with where a loved one has gone.\n\n[![Peaceful lake scene with person looking out from jetty; Getty Images](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20432'%3E%3C\/svg%3E) ![Peaceful lake scene with person looking out from jetty; Getty Images](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/slide1_65-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/the-big-question-what-is-heaven\/)\n\nSlideshow\n\n### [The Big Question: What Is Heaven?](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/the-big-question-what-is-heaven\/)\nBy [Elena Tafone](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/author\/elena-tafone\/ \"Posts by Elena Tafone\")2 min read\n\nWhen we finally pass on from this world to the next, what awaits us? Departed family members? A choir of angels? As long as people have strived for heaven, they’ve wondered what it will be like. Can we even imagine something so wonderful? Over the years, writers, theologians and philosophers have tried. And we’ve collected their thoughts.\n\n[![A flower field at sunset can tell us what does heaven look like](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20432'%3E%3C\/svg%3E) ![A flower field at sunset can tell us what does heaven look like](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/what-does-heaven-look-like-field-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/what-does-heaven-look-like\/)\n\nSlideshow\n\n### [What Does Heaven Look Like?](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/what-does-heaven-look-like\/)\nBy [Kaylin Kaupish](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/author\/kkaupish\/ \"Posts by Kaylin Kaupish\")3 min read\n\nLearn about heaven from people who experienced life after death during near-death experiences.\n\n[![Bruce Greyson; Photo credit: Jen Fariello](data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20503'%3E%3C\/svg%3E) ![Bruce Greyson; Photo credit: Jen Fariello](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/greyson-marquee-768x503.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/a-conversation-with-a-near-death-experience-expert\/)\n\n### [A Conversation with a Near-Death Experience Expert](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/a-conversation-with-a-near-death-experience-expert\/)\nBy [The Editors](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/author\/the-editors\/ \"Posts by The Editors\")8 min read\n\nPsychiatrist Bruce Greyson devotes much of his time studying what awaits us in the afterlife and shares his research findings.\n\nPage1 [Page2](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/page\/2\/) [Page3](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/page\/3\/) … 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All rights reserved.\n\n- [Privacy Policy](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/privacy-policy\/)\n- [Rights & Permissions](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/rights-permissions\/)\n- [Terms of Use](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/terms-of-use\/)\n\nScroll to Top\n\n![](https:\/\/ct.pinterest.com\/v3\/?tid=2613115925464&noscript=1)","attrs_readable_markdown":"[![A dramatic cloud formation](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/dramatic_clouds-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/faith-vs-science\/)\n\n### [Faith vs. Science?](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/faith-vs-science\/)\nHow faith and science can both be true—and how one teenager knew his life here on earth was significant.\n\n[![Illustration of a hand holding Valentine candy; By Gwenda Kaczor](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/lovestreasures_marquee-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/a-box-of-memories-brought-him-closer-to-his-late-wife\/)\n\n### [A Box of Memories Brought Him Closer to His Late Wife](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/a-box-of-memories-brought-him-closer-to-his-late-wife\/)\nIn the garage he found mementos that reminded him of moments—big and small—from their long and happy relationship.\n\n[![The angel ornament Jeannie Hughes's gave her; photo courtesy Jeannie Hughes](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Christmas_ornament-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/a-final-christmas-gift-from-her-son-helped-her-cope-with-her-grief\/)\n\n### [A Final Christmas Gift from Her Son Helped Her Cope with Her Grief](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/a-final-christmas-gift-from-her-son-helped-her-cope-with-her-grief\/)\nShe lost her son just days after Christmas. Then a special angel helped her begin the healing process.\n\n[![](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/nde_hands_light_heaven_marquee-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/jesus-spoke-to-her-during-her-near-death-experience\/)\n\n### [Jesus Spoke to Her During Her Near-Death Experience](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/jesus-spoke-to-her-during-her-near-death-experience\/)\nShe was in a loveless marriage and battling depression, until an NDE showed her God’s unconditional love.\n\n[![A white angel in the clouds](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/angel_cloud_sky_marquee-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/she-encountered-angels-during-her-near-death-experience\/)\n\n### [She Encountered Angels During Her Near-Death Experience](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/she-encountered-angels-during-her-near-death-experience\/)\nAfter she crossed over to the heavenly realm, she was greeted with a deep love that made her purpose in life clear.\n\n[![Birds flying by a mountain at sunrise as a part of near-death experience stories](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/neardeathexperience_marquee-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/5-incredible-stories-of-near-death-experiences\/)\n\n### [5 Incredible Stories of Near-Death Experiences](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/5-incredible-stories-of-near-death-experiences\/)\nThese inspiring firsthand accounts of heaven shed light on the peace, glory and love that awaits us in the afterlife.\n\n[![Lee Strobel on the set for The Case for Heaven discussing life after death](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/lee_strobel_on_set_for_the_case_for_heaven_discussing_life_after_death_0-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/how-lee-strobel-makes-a-case-for-heaven\/)\n\n### [How Lee Strobel Makes the Case for Heaven](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/how-lee-strobel-makes-a-case-for-heaven\/)\nAfter his own close brush with death, an author seeks to understand life after death.\n\n[![Woman in yellow field at sunset having a dream about her deceased loved ones](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/woman_in_yellow_field_at_sunset_being_comforted_by_a_dream_about_her_deceased_loved_ones-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/was-god-sending-her-messages-in-her-dreams\/)\n\n### [Was God Sending Her Messages in Her Dreams?](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/was-god-sending-her-messages-in-her-dreams\/)\nAfter two tragic family deaths, her dreams assured her that her loved ones were happy in heaven.\n\n[![Edward and Gracie](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/edward_and_gracie_in_the_sun_0-768x432.jpeg.optimal.jpeg)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/how-do-you-imagine-heaven\/)\n\n### [How Do You Imagine Heaven?](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/how-do-you-imagine-heaven\/)\nAfter a loss, struggling with where a loved one has gone.\n\n[![Peaceful lake scene with person looking out from jetty; Getty Images](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/slide1_65-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/the-big-question-what-is-heaven\/)\n\nSlideshow\n\n### [The Big Question: What Is Heaven?](https:\/\/guideposts.org\/angels-and-miracles\/life-after-death\/the-big-question-what-is-heaven\/)\nWhen we finally pass on from this world to the next, what awaits us? 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Boilerpipe Text	Faith vs. Science? How faith and science can both be true—and how one teenager knew his life here on earth was significant. A Box of Memories Brought Him Closer to His Late Wife In the garage he found mementos that reminded him of moments—big and small—from their long and happy relationship. A Final Christmas Gift from Her Son Helped Her Cope with Her Grief She lost her son just days after Christmas. Then a special angel helped her begin the healing process. Jesus Spoke to Her During Her Near-Death Experience She was in a loveless marriage and battling depression, until an NDE showed her God’s unconditional love. She Encountered Angels During Her Near-Death Experience After she crossed over to the heavenly realm, she was greeted with a deep love that made her purpose in life clear. 5 Incredible Stories of Near-Death Experiences These inspiring firsthand accounts of heaven shed light on the peace, glory and love that awaits us in the afterlife. How Lee Strobel Makes the Case for Heaven After his own close brush with death, an author seeks to understand life after death. Was God Sending Her Messages in Her Dreams? After two tragic family deaths, her dreams assured her that her loved ones were happy in heaven. How Do You Imagine Heaven? After a loss, struggling with where a loved one has gone. Slideshow The Big Question: What Is Heaven? When we finally pass on from this world to the next, what awaits us? Departed family members? A choir of angels? As long as people have strived for heaven, they’ve wondered what it will be like. Can we even imagine something so wonderful? Over the years, writers, theologians and philosophers have tried. And we’ve collected their thoughts. Slideshow What Does Heaven Look Like? Learn about heaven from people who experienced life after death during near-death experiences. A Conversation with a Near-Death Experience Expert Psychiatrist Bruce Greyson devotes much of his time studying what awaits us in the afterlife and shares his research findings.
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Imagining the beauty of heaven can be of great comfort at a time of grief, offering hope that life after death is not just a wish but a promise fulfilled. [![A dramatic cloud formation](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20432'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![A dramatic cloud formation](https://guideposts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/dramatic_clouds-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/faith-vs-science/) ### [Faith vs. Science?](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/faith-vs-science/) By [Ptolemy Tompkins](https://guideposts.org/author/ptolemy-tompkins/ "Posts by Ptolemy Tompkins")6 min read How faith and science can both be true—and how one teenager knew his life here on earth was significant. 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[![The angel ornament Jeannie Hughes's gave her; photo courtesy Jeannie Hughes](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20432'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![The angel ornament Jeannie Hughes's gave her; photo courtesy Jeannie Hughes](https://guideposts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Christmas_ornament-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/a-final-christmas-gift-from-her-son-helped-her-cope-with-her-grief/) ### [A Final Christmas Gift from Her Son Helped Her Cope with Her Grief](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/a-final-christmas-gift-from-her-son-helped-her-cope-with-her-grief/) By [Jeannie Hughes](https://guideposts.org/author/jeannie-hughes/ "Posts by Jeannie Hughes")3 min read She lost her son just days after Christmas. Then a special angel helped her begin the healing process. [![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20432'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![](https://guideposts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/nde_hands_light_heaven_marquee-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/jesus-spoke-to-her-during-her-near-death-experience/) ### [Jesus Spoke to Her During Her Near-Death Experience](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/jesus-spoke-to-her-during-her-near-death-experience/) By [Yolaine Stout](https://guideposts.org/author/yolaine-stout/ "Posts by Yolaine Stout")4 min read She was in a loveless marriage and battling depression, until an NDE showed her God’s unconditional love. [![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%201898%20180'%3E%3C/svg%3E)![](https://guideposts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/About-Us-BANNER-728x90-1.png)](https://guideposts.org/about-us/) [![A white angel in the clouds](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20432'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![A white angel in the clouds](https://guideposts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/angel_cloud_sky_marquee-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/life-after-death/she-encountered-angels-during-her-near-death-experience/) ### [She Encountered Angels During Her Near-Death Experience](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/life-after-death/she-encountered-angels-during-her-near-death-experience/) By [Laurie Lambert](https://guideposts.org/author/laurie-lambert/ "Posts by Laurie Lambert")4 min read After she crossed over to the heavenly realm, she was greeted with a deep love that made her purpose in life clear. [![Birds flying by a mountain at sunrise as a part of near-death experience stories](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%20viewBox='0%200%20768%20432'%3E%3C/svg%3E) ![Birds flying by a mountain at sunrise as a part of near-death experience stories](https://guideposts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/neardeathexperience_marquee-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/5-incredible-stories-of-near-death-experiences/) ### [5 Incredible Stories of Near-Death Experiences](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/5-incredible-stories-of-near-death-experiences/) By [Hilary Ribons](https://guideposts.org/author/hilary-ribons/ "Posts by Hilary Ribons")3 min read These inspiring firsthand accounts of heaven shed light on the peace, glory and love that awaits us in the afterlife. 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Readable Markdown	[![A dramatic cloud formation](https://guideposts.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/dramatic_clouds-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/faith-vs-science/) ### [Faith vs. Science?](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/faith-vs-science/) How faith and science can both be true—and how one teenager knew his life here on earth was significant. [![Illustration of a hand holding Valentine candy; By Gwenda Kaczor](https://guideposts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/lovestreasures_marquee-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/a-box-of-memories-brought-him-closer-to-his-late-wife/) ### [A Box of Memories Brought Him Closer to His Late Wife](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/a-box-of-memories-brought-him-closer-to-his-late-wife/) In the garage he found mementos that reminded him of moments—big and small—from their long and happy relationship. [![The angel ornament Jeannie Hughes's gave her; photo courtesy Jeannie Hughes](https://guideposts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Christmas_ornament-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/a-final-christmas-gift-from-her-son-helped-her-cope-with-her-grief/) ### [A Final Christmas Gift from Her Son Helped Her Cope with Her Grief](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/a-final-christmas-gift-from-her-son-helped-her-cope-with-her-grief/) She lost her son just days after Christmas. Then a special angel helped her begin the healing process. [![](https://guideposts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/nde_hands_light_heaven_marquee-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/jesus-spoke-to-her-during-her-near-death-experience/) ### [Jesus Spoke to Her During Her Near-Death Experience](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/jesus-spoke-to-her-during-her-near-death-experience/) She was in a loveless marriage and battling depression, until an NDE showed her God’s unconditional love. [![A white angel in the clouds](https://guideposts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/angel_cloud_sky_marquee-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/life-after-death/she-encountered-angels-during-her-near-death-experience/) ### [She Encountered Angels During Her Near-Death Experience](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/life-after-death/she-encountered-angels-during-her-near-death-experience/) After she crossed over to the heavenly realm, she was greeted with a deep love that made her purpose in life clear. [![Birds flying by a mountain at sunrise as a part of near-death experience stories](https://guideposts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/neardeathexperience_marquee-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/5-incredible-stories-of-near-death-experiences/) ### [5 Incredible Stories of Near-Death Experiences](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/5-incredible-stories-of-near-death-experiences/) These inspiring firsthand accounts of heaven shed light on the peace, glory and love that awaits us in the afterlife. [![Lee Strobel on the set for The Case for Heaven discussing life after death](https://guideposts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/lee_strobel_on_set_for_the_case_for_heaven_discussing_life_after_death_0-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/life-after-death/how-lee-strobel-makes-a-case-for-heaven/) ### [How Lee Strobel Makes the Case for Heaven](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/life-after-death/how-lee-strobel-makes-a-case-for-heaven/) After his own close brush with death, an author seeks to understand life after death. [![Woman in yellow field at sunset having a dream about her deceased loved ones](https://guideposts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/woman_in_yellow_field_at_sunset_being_comforted_by_a_dream_about_her_deceased_loved_ones-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/life-after-death/was-god-sending-her-messages-in-her-dreams/) ### [Was God Sending Her Messages in Her Dreams?](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/life-after-death/was-god-sending-her-messages-in-her-dreams/) After two tragic family deaths, her dreams assured her that her loved ones were happy in heaven. [![Edward and Gracie](https://guideposts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/edward_and_gracie_in_the_sun_0-768x432.jpeg.optimal.jpeg)](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/life-after-death/how-do-you-imagine-heaven/) ### [How Do You Imagine Heaven?](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/life-after-death/how-do-you-imagine-heaven/) After a loss, struggling with where a loved one has gone. [![Peaceful lake scene with person looking out from jetty; Getty Images](https://guideposts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/slide1_65-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/life-after-death/the-big-question-what-is-heaven/) Slideshow ### [The Big Question: What Is Heaven?](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/life-after-death/the-big-question-what-is-heaven/) When we finally pass on from this world to the next, what awaits us? Departed family members? A choir of angels? As long as people have strived for heaven, they’ve wondered what it will be like. Can we even imagine something so wonderful? Over the years, writers, theologians and philosophers have tried. And we’ve collected their thoughts. [![A flower field at sunset can tell us what does heaven look like](https://guideposts.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/what-does-heaven-look-like-field-768x432.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/life-after-death/what-does-heaven-look-like/) Slideshow ### [What Does Heaven Look Like?](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/life-after-death/what-does-heaven-look-like/) Learn about heaven from people who experienced life after death during near-death experiences. [![Bruce Greyson; Photo credit: Jen Fariello](https://guideposts.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/greyson-marquee-768x503.jpg.optimal.jpg)](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/life-after-death/a-conversation-with-a-near-death-experience-expert/) ### [A Conversation with a Near-Death Experience Expert](https://guideposts.org/angels-and-miracles/life-after-death/a-conversation-with-a-near-death-experience-expert/) Psychiatrist Bruce Greyson devotes much of his time studying what awaits us in the afterlife and shares his research findings.
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