Rethinking Heaven Could Improve the World Jesus had asked the angels to sing. In the parking lot of an Arby's in North Platte, Neb., 4-year-old Colton Burpo told his father, Pastor Todd Burpo, that he'd visited heaven while undergoing appendicitis surgery. Colton had climbed into the lap of Jesus, who was dressed in a white robe with a royal purple sash. The Son of Man then summoned winged angels and requested music. There were halos and bright colors, a rainbow horse and a throne for the Son at the right hand of the Father. Colton met John the Baptist (whom he found "really nice") and saw the... To read the entire article, you must be a TIME subscriber. Already registered? Sign in below Current print subscribers to register Subscribe now to get TIME All Access Your subscription has expired. Please click here to gain access again. Email, Password or Region is incorrect A required form parameter was missing. The System is currently down. Please try again in a few minutes. Email Address is invalid Password is blank