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Parr, A.J., Stairway to Heaven, Grapevine Books, Chapter Interview, Carlos Vivas, Pages not specified, 2023
Stairway to Heaven, Carlos Vivas Interview, 2023
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Carlos Vivas was pulled away from the coast by a riptide and struggled for 30 minutes until exhausted with cramps. About to give up he thanked God for his life and apologized for any wrongs. He then heard a voice from behind saying Ask for help three times. Following the instruction he screamed for help and was spotted by a friend from a hilltop. A dolphin appeared and pushed him to the surface when a huge wave sent him under then stayed beside him until a boat rescued him. Back at his hotel room after the rescue exhausted he had a vision/epiphany where he met Jesus. Jesus appeared tall and slim with light radiating from his face wearing a white robe. Jesus embraced him from behind and when Carlos opened his eyes he was in Heaven - like a huge golf course with meadows and short grass with millions of people in white robes. Jesus explained there is no religion in heaven only Love the most powerful force that will unite humanity. Jesus gave him a mission to return and tell others about forgiveness - that most people have childhood traumas and can only heal by learning to forgive others and themselves. Carlos dedicated himself saying From this moment on take my life take my soul get inside me and whatever you want do it through me. He now spreads God's message of love through churches schools universities and spiritual retreats.
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Life-threatening near-drowning from riptide, 30 minutes struggling, saved by dolphin
Heard divine voice three times, vision of Jesus and heaven with millions in white robes
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