In April 2012 Time magazine ran a cover story titled "Heaven Can't Wait: Why rethinking the hereafter could make the world a better place." In the next issue, Time printed a letter to the editor from Marc Herbert from Walnut Creek, California, who wrote:

Your story [about heaven] says that 85 percent of Americans believe in heaven. That's incredible. They think of heaven as quiet and peaceful, with no need to do anything. [That] sounds pretty dull to me. What do you do with all of that free time? And it goes on forever and ever!

Possible Preaching Angle: Sadly, these comments reflect the views of many people in our culture (and even in our churches) regarding our eternal destiny. This would be an excellent way to introduce a sermon on the real beauty and glory of living with Christ forever.