Originally preached on July 27, 2008 Pentecost 11 Text: Matthew 13:31-33; 44-52 Heaven. Where is it? What is it like? Are you going there? What comes to mind when you think of “heaven”? As a child, I was taught that heaven is “up there.” And “up there” in heaven, God – with flowing robes and a big bushy white beard – sits on a golden throne. Jesus, God’s Son, is seated at the right hand of God, and all around are the angels – flying and singing and playing their harps. And from the great throne room “up there” in heaven, [READ MORE]