What would cause a man who experienced heaven to remain silent about it for 40 years?
In 1969, Capt. Dale Black survived a devastating airplane crash that claimed the lives of the other two men aboard. During the days that followed, Dale experienced what he believes was a remarkable journey into heaven—an experience that would forever change his understanding of life, eternity, and Jesus Christ.
Yet, rather than immediately sharing his extraordinary story with the world, Dale made a surprising decision. He would remain largely silent about what he had experienced.
Why?
In this unusually personal and revealing video, Dale shares the profound advice his grandfather gave him, the private struggles that followed, and the deeply personal reasons he chose to keep his experience sacred. He also reveals the fears, disappointments, and spiritual lessons that shaped his decision—and what finally convinced him, four decades later, that God was calling him to speak.
But perhaps the most compelling part of Dale’s testimony isn’t what he saw in heaven. It’s what he learned about living on earth.
Can an extraordinary encounter with God change your life without making you a perfect person?
Is the greatest testimony of our faith found in the stories we tell—or in the lives we live?
Dale answers these questions with remarkable humility and honesty, offering a powerful challenge to every believer.
This is more than the untold story behind Flight to Heaven. It’s an invitation to examine your own walk with God and discover why living for Jesus may be the most powerful testimony you will ever give.
Jesus is coming again. And friend, He’s coming again soon!
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God has placed an important new book on my heart—The Holy Spirit, a message about knowing His presence, hearing His voice, and walking in His power.
Paula and I are inviting a special group of Founding Partners to help bring this next book in our Messages From Heaven series to life. Your sponsorship will help cover the writing, editing, design, and publishing costs, with the special opportunity to have your name permanently recognized inside the finished book (or you can sponsor without your name in the book, if you prefer to remain anonymous).
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