heaven

all of creation (except human beings) honors God by its very existence: galaxies, stars, planets, trees, plants, animals, etc.

only humans, created in God's image, have free will. we can choose to honor God, or we can dishonor our Creator by our thoughts, words and actions.

Heaven is where the souls of those who have honored God go when they die. 



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