Woman claims to have had a life-changing encounter with Jesus during a near-death experience.

Tina Hines suffered a heart attack and was effectively dead for 27 minutes

During this time, she claims to have seen Jesus and feels that heaven is real.

Her husband Brian recalls her waking up and writing "IT'S REAL"

Tina's niece, Madie Johnson, says that her story has strengthened her faith.

Near-death experiences are described as intensely vivid experiences that often occur under extreme physiological conditions and can be life-transforming.

Dr. Ajmal Zemmar speculates that near-death experiences may involve a flashback of good memories before death.