In Heaven

What does it really mean when we pray the words 'Our Father in heaven'? This message takes us on a journey through what Scripture actually says about heaven -- and it turns out to be far more dynamic, alive, and relevant to our daily lives than anything pop culture has ever suggested. We explore over a dozen biblical glimpses of heaven: a place where Jesus reigns at the right hand of the Father, where the prayers of the saints rise like incense before God's throne, where martyrs cry out for justice, where worship never ceases, and where our true citizenship and inheritance are being kept secure. The central insight is this -- heaven is less about a 'where' and more about a 'who.' When we orient our prayers toward heaven, we are orienting ourselves toward the God who dwells there and reigns there completely. This reframing has the power to transform how we process grief, injustice, fear, and uncertainty. Every time we hear the word 'heaven' in a song or a movie, we have an invitation to measure that shallow vision against the rich, weighty, and deeply comforting reality that Scripture paints. Heaven is not an escape from earth -- it is the source of everything earth is meant to become.