Kathryn E STE

Experience Description

Trusting God

I was standing in the kitchen that day, having just given my life to Jesus earlier that morning around 1 a.m. Two days before, on my 29th birthday (July 1, 2016), I had a vision from God where I was taken to the throne room in heaven, which caused me to believe in His unconditional love for humanity.

I returned to the apartment that morning after committing my life to Jesus. My boyfriend was there, and I went into the kitchen to cut vegetables. As I worked, I reflected on the vision and what God had shown me. I silently asked Him what the difference was between religious people, like Christians, and those who didn’t believe, like atheists. The answer came instantly: trust (or what some call "faith"). Some, like Christians, trusted in God’s goodness and presence without physical proof, while others did not.

The Joy of Jesus Christ

When I realized this, I placed my trust in God completely. Immediately, a golden light poured into my heart from heaven, filling me with joy I knew was from Jesus, not myself. I understood then that worldly happiness was temporary, but true joy was eternal and came only from God. This was the experience I had prayed for as a child, the moment Jesus truly entered my heart. Though I had believed in Him before, I had never felt His presence like this. Overwhelmed with ecstasy and gratitude, I said aloud, "Oh my God! Jesus has come into my heart, just as the Christians said!"

Walking Out of the Apartment

I glanced at my boyfriend, an atheist, sitting on the sofa. Not wanting to offend him, I casually waved and said, "I’m going shopping!" before heading to the car. Outwardly, I appeared calm, but inside, I was radiant with joy, bathed in the golden light of Jesus.

It’s Your Time

I walked downstairs to the parking lot, gazing at the sky in peace. As I approached my car, another vehicle sped toward me from the street. I knew it would hit me. In that moment, I felt it was my time. Everything slowed as I entered another dimension, surrounded by pure white light drifting upward like a sparkling waterfall. God’s voice, soft but certain, spoke to my heart: "It’s your time."

Emotional Accomplishment

Relief washed over me. My life journey had exhausted me; struggling with autism, the demands of college, societal pressures. Without words, God conveyed that I had completed my soul’s purpose. I felt a pang of regret for unfulfilled dreams, like earning a PhD, but He reassured me that my true accomplishments were inward, where they mattered most.

Crystal City

A vision unfolded in my chest. I saw a crystal city. It was a glassy, blue city, shimmering like ice. Excited, I thought, "I’m going there!" Then, God clarified with humor, "On Earth, they call this ‘the Kingdom of Heaven.’" The Bible’s language, I realized, differed from heavenly truth.

Years earlier, as an atheist, I had feared death after nearly choking. Now, I wept with gratitude. Not only was I spared that fear, but I was welcomed into heaven despite my past.

Leaving My Body

My soul, a luminous oval crystal, rose swiftly. I observed myself from within and outside it simultaneously, like watching a film. God’s presence enveloped me as we ascended. Below, I saw my lifeless body in the parking lot and waved goodbye, at peace.

The Golden Cord

A network of golden threads connected every heart on Earth. Closeness or distance between souls mirrored their spiritual bonds. God then revealed humanity as a symphony. Each soul was a radiant note, distinct yet essential, harmonizing into divine music.

God’s Goodness

He emphasized that while suffering exists, nothing unloving originates from Him. All things weave into a greater good. Scripture resonated in my heart: "In all things God works for the good of those who love Him" (Romans 8:28).

Jesus as Father

Christ appeared as a figure of white light, arms open. He conveyed that He and God were one loving Father, not to be feared.

Humanity’s Timeline

Over His shoulder, I glimpsed Earth’s past and future: creation, wars, destruction. The symbols Alpha (Α) and Omega (Ω) hovered near Him, a reminder that despite chaos, we need not fear.

Our Generation

He assured me our generation would witness His return. With the Holy Spirit, we’d be beamed up like in the Star Trek movies. We would be filled with a joyous, light-filled departure.

Healing and Pre-Birth Contracts

Not all would be physically healed, God explained. Before birth, souls agree to certain trials for growth. Heart condition, not bodily wholeness, mattered most.

Leaving Earth

As I rose, I saw my boyfriend and my mother. I knew all would be fine.

Ecstasy and Joy

Ascending faster, bliss intensified beyond containment. Layers multiplied 10,000-fold and exponentially until I feared my being couldn’t withstand it.

Looking Back at Earth

From space, shadowed hearts stretched across the planet, unaware of God’s light. Grieved, I told Him, "They were like me! My story could help them!"

Back to Earth

Instantly, I returned to my body just before impact. Time shifted; the car swerved. Unharmed, I stood in awe, recalling heaven’s glory.

Quickening of the Spirit

Trembling with divine energy, I rushed inside. Sitting beside my boyfriend, I turned to him and said, "I think God is good."

Background Information:

Gender: Female

Date NDE Occurred: 7/3/2016

NDE Elements:

At the time of your experience, was there an associated life-threatening event? Yes Accident Life threatening event, but not clinical death Yes, I was about to be hit by a car that was pulling into the parking lot where I was walking.

How do you consider the content of your experience? Entirely pleasant

Did you feel separated from your body? Yes I saw the accident of the car hitting my body, with my body lying on the ground, as though I had died physically. I saw my boyfriend in the apartment where he was at and my mom in Alabama where she was at, at the time. I saw the city, the parks, and people walking around with a golden cord of light running through each of their hearts. I clearly left my body and existed outside it

How did your highest level of consciousness and alertness during the experience compare to your normal everyday consciousness and alertness? More consciousness and alertness than normal I felt much more aware and awake on the other side, as though everything was brighter, more vivid, and more clear. Feelings of peace, love, and joy were intensely magnified.

At what time during the experience were you at your highest level of consciousness and alertness? I felt I was at no higher or lesser level of consciousness. Simply, everything became much more vivid and magnified.

Were your thoughts speeded up? Faster than usual

Did time seem to speed up or slow down? Time seemed to go faster or slower than usual Time seemed to go faster, and yet everything seemed to be happening at once. I knew there was no such thing as time, since time is just a construct, and on the other side, there is only forever or eternity. I could see things happening all at once, and my vision moved at the speed of light. I could look out and see from every angle and direction simultaneously, and when I was going upwards, I felt everything happening or moving up faster and faster.

Were your senses More vivid than usual? More vivid than usual

Please compare your vision during the experience to your everyday vision that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience. I felt much more aware and awake on the other side, as though everything was brighter, more vivid, and more clear.

Please compare your hearing during the experience to your everyday hearing that you had immediately prior to the time of the experience. I felt my hearing was no more or less different.

Did you seem to be aware of things going on elsewhere? Yes, and the facts have been checked out

Did you pass into or through a tunnel? No

Did you see any beings in your experience? I actually saw them

Did you encounter or become aware of any deceased (or alive) beings? No

Did you see, or feel surrounded by, a brilliant light? A light clearly of mystical or other-worldly origin

Did you see an unearthly light? Yes I was completely surrounded by pure, white light of God that contained silvery light and pastel sparkles, like a waterfall flowing upwards towards Heaven.

Did you seem to enter some other, unearthly world? A clearly mystical or unearthly realm Yes, I entered into another dimension full of pure, white light, that looked like a waterfall flowing upwards and into Heaven. I was shown a vision of a city I would be going to, called Crystal City, that looked like a sparkling, blue, crystal shimmering city of light. I was told this place was called, The Kingdom of Heaven on Earth by God.

What emotions did you feel during the experience? Peace, love, joy, and ecstasy! I felt so much unconditional love and light!

Did you have a feeling of peace or pleasantness? Incredible peace or pleasantness

Did you have a feeling of joy? Incredible joy

Did you feel a sense of harmony or unity with the universe? No

Did you suddenly seem to understand everything? No

Did scenes from your past come back to you? No

Did scenes from the future come to you? Scenes from the world's future I saw the world's future, from the time of Adam and Eve in the garden, through the time of the Israelites in the bible, and into the time of the end where there will be a lot of wars. Each time was segmented into blocks, as if to indicate a different era within history. When Jesus showed me this, the symbols Alpha and Omega appeared next to Him, as if to indicate that He is the beginning and the end. I was also shown that it is important not to worry about the wars, the end of time, and the experience of the 2nd coming of Jesus, the rapture, or the ascension.

Did you come to a border or point of no return? No

God, Spiritual and Religion:

What was your religion prior to your experience? Christian- Protestant I had just given my life to Jesus the morning of the experience, and I became a Christian. However, only days earlier, I was an atheist who did not believe in God. This was changed during a vision I had only a few days before this one where God took me to a Heavenly realm and showed me how much unconditional love He had for humanity.

Have your religious practices changed since your experience? Yes I go to church now, try to read the bible regularly, and have a spiritual practice of trying to spend time with God every morning in prayer or worship.

What is your religion now? Christian- Protestant I consider myself a Christian. However, I am very interested and open-minded about other faiths. I do not feel Christianity is the only way to God, but the connection a person has to God matters much more than their individual religion.

Did your experience include features consistent with your earthly beliefs? Content that was both consistent and not consistent with the beliefs you had at the time of your experience I had an upbringing in the Methodist church as a child, but I was also an atheist for fifteen years or almost the same length of time. I both learned the bible very meticulously during bible study classes. I also believed in the bible, in Jesus, in Moses, in the disciples. I had some defining experiences in the church at an early age that I would describe as spiritual or simply a knowing. However, I ultimately had to leave religion and Christianity behind to protect my own sanity and I became an atheist. There were too many "contradictions", too many unknowns, I felt more of a belief and a reliance on science as I got older, especially. I felt Christianity and a theological viewpoint of the universe to be very restrictive and limiting, and I found a great deal of intellectual and personal freedom leaving religion and Christianity behind for good. As an atheist, I believed life was about gaining personal experiences, having fun, enjoying life, living without fear, and learning to love. Meeting God and going to Heaven was like blowing all of the church stuff out of the water, yet showing me the complete and total beauty and truth of it at the exact same time.

Did you have a change in your values and beliefs because of your experience? Yes I believe in a God of unconditional love, that there is no judgement after death. I believe in and see angels. I believe that everyone of every religion or lack of is loved and completely beautiful to God. I know now there is only forgiveness on the other side.

Did you seem to encounter a mystical being or presence, or hear an unidentifiable voice? I encountered a definite being, or a voice clearly of mystical or unearthly origin Yes, I heard the voice of God, I encountered God, the angels, and I encountered Jesus Christ.

Did you see deceased or religious spirits? I actually saw them

During your experience, did you gain information about premortal existence? Yes Yes, I saw a space called pre-birth where souls come through into the Earth before they are born into a human body. It is during the pre-birth place above the earth, yet below Heaven, where we create soul contracts with God about our life journeys on the Earth. I knew there was something like a classroom or a school up there, but I did not get to see it.

During your experience, did you gain information about universal connection or oneness? Yes Yes, in that I knew we were all one and equal, though I did not feel an overwhelming sense of oneness with humanity. God showed me a golden thread or cord of light that connected every human being across the Earth, so this is a form of oneness or interconnectivity. When God showed me the symphony of souls, I saw that every soul is equal, no matter the frequency it is producing, because without our individual frequencies and sounds we make, God could not create a beautiful symphony with our souls. Every frequency of soul is valued by God. This oneness became more apparent when God showed me all of the individual souls being woven together for a pattern for good. Everyone was very important equally to God.

During your experience, did you gain information about the existence of God? Yes Yes, I wrote in the experience of how God came to me, talked with me audibly and without words, showed me a city called Crystal City or The Kingdom of Heaven on Earth, so I believe now that God exists and is real.

Concerning our Earthly lives other than Religion:

During your experience, did you gain special knowledge or information about your purpose? Yes I felt I had a purpose or calling to share my story, especially to this generation, and that God was telling me to convey to people that they do not need to be afraid of the future or the wars that will happen, to convey how they do not need to be afraid of Jesus or the events of the ascension, to convey to people that even though bad things happen in life, God can make it good, that God is love, to convey to others about why sometimes people suffer or go through hardships, and how to heal emotionally.

During your experience, did you gain information about the meaning of life? Yes Our purpose is only love. We are only put here to love. God showed me that love is His will and purpose for us and our lives, nothing greater, nothing less.

During your experience, did you gain information about an afterlife? Yes Yes, I was going to Heaven, and there is clearly a life after death!

Did you gain information about how to live our lives? No

During your experience, did you gain information about life’s difficulties, challenges and hardships? Yes I was shown by God that sometimes bad things happen in life, but it is woven into a pattern for ultimate good by God. God does not punish us or cause bad things to happen to us, but God can transform a difficult situation and make it into something good. He showed me it is like if you have a broken leg. God did not break your leg, but God can heal it and weave the story of your broken leg into something good. He showed me, however, our lives are not just about us, they are about others as well, so while a bad thing might happen in one of our lives, it could be for the good of another soul, and another person's lifeline. In that way, our lives can be altruistic, and our bad experiences can wind up bringing good and hope to others. God also showed me that not everyone will be physically healed, and the reasons why were not explained in full detail, but only that sometimes some of us do have soul contracts where we might experience a particular illness or physical difficulty for the betterment or growth of our souls. He showed me that some people are too caught on physical healing and being physically healed, but this is not very important during this time because we are near the end, and God wants us to learn more how to love and forgive others, or to heal emotionally rather than physically. God then showed me that things like trauma and unforgiveness or emotions like anger are stored in the body and not in the soul.

During your experience, did you gain information about love? Yes I only knew and felt complete and total unconditional love from God and that all of our experiences on Earth are meant to teach us about love.

What life changes occurred in your life after your experience? Large changes in my life I felt greater peace, love, and joy. I wanted to share that joy to everyone and I felt a sense of wanting to be friends with others or connect with others much more intimately or personally than they probably wanted. I became very interested in learning about world religions to see what we have in common. I became more vegan as the angels told me that we should not be eating so much meat. I became much more creative artistically, rather than scientifically-focused.

Have your relationships changed specifically because of your experience? Yes I found it hard, in some ways, to have friendships because people did not share my faith in God. Most of my friends were atheists or agnostics. After the experience, I just wanted to talk all about God, Jesus, or spiritual things, and I found I could not do that with my lifelong friendships.

After the NDE:

Was the experience difficult to express in words? Yes Yes, it is difficult to express in words, because words can never compare to or truly describe the actual experience itself, but I do manage to find the words to describe it!

How accurately do you remember the experience in comparison to other life events that occurred around the time of the experience? I remember the experience more accurately than other life events that occurred around the time of the experience I feel I remember this experience more than anything else that ever happened to me. Nothing compares to this!

Do you have any psychic, non-ordinary or other special gifts after your experience that you did not have before the experience? Yes I can see angels (as well as demons) and I can see into the spiritual realm. I can hear from God audibly and God will often talk to me through visions or dreams. I often have visions of God or Jesus, of scriptures, and I also will have visions and dreams of the future. I can see into people's hearts and I can see in their eyes whether the light of God is in them and how much light is there. I can see people on a spiritual level, sense the color of their auras, and what their spiritual gifts are (or are not). I can sense various timelines and have teleported on occasion.

Are there one or several parts of your experience that are especially meaningful or significant to you? I love it when God speaks to me audibly or directly, like He did when he told me, 'It's your time' or when He told me, On Earth, they call this 'The Kingdom of Heaven.'' I was overjoyed when God showed me I was going to Heaven.

Have you ever shared this experience with others? Yes I have shared my story since I got back from Heaven with people at church. Usually, with an individual or several individuals, and almost all of their reactions are extremely positive.

Did you have any knowledge of near death experience (NDE) prior to your experience? No

What did you believe about the reality of your experience shortly (days to weeks) after it happened? Experience was definitely real I knew I had just experienced something incredibly profound and life-changing, that was more real than real, too real and eye-opening to ever possibly dismiss. I wanted to tell the whole world about what had happened or shout it from the rooftops! I couldn't wait to tell everyone my story and I was so overcome by what had happened that I shared it at every chance I got when I got to church or with anyone who would listen.

What do you believe about the reality of your experience now? Experience was definitely real I remember the experience as though it happened yesterday. Every time I think of it, it feels like it just happened, or it is happening all over again. The events were so real and so vivid and life-giving, that I could not possibly doubt it ever happened again. I just want to go back.

At any time in your life, has anything ever reproduced any part of the experience? Yes Telling my story to others reproduces the experience for me. It is like I am living it all over again.

Is there anything else that you would like to add about your experience? I don't think so...

Are there any other questions that we could ask to help you communicate your experience? Larger boxes!

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