The Mind – A Spiritual Centre What if the real secret to life isn’t found in your heartbeat or your next breath, but in the invisible world of your thoughts and affections? Deep within us, beyond flesh and bone, lies a marvellous structure, the human mind, which the Lord designed as the true seat of…
Read MoreQuantum mechanics and the New Christian teachings both challenge the assumption that the physical world is the sum total of reality.
Read MoreDivine Principles are Absolute; Our understanding is not. We must distinguish between principles and our way of understanding them. We need to work to be open to have our way of understanding changed by what truths teach. New Church doctrine emphasises this distinction, especially as we pursue self-examination, repentance, and a living, humble relationship with…
Read MoreJesus Challenges our Thinking – New Years Sermon Series Now is the perfect time to change. It’s the beginning of the New Year at a time of new beginnings, of letting go of old habits and starting something better. But we will never change what we have come to accept or what we aren’t able…
Read MoreChristmas is a celebration of the Lord’s birth within us as love and wisdom, guiding us towards a life of goodness and truth. This is the heart of Christmas.
Read MoreThe people who walked in darknes have seen a great light; those who dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them a light has shined. Isaiah 9:2 NKJV This verse from Isaiah, rich in symbolism, provides profound insights into the human mind’s spiritual journey. Our journey is from darkness to light. The…
Read MoreThe Oxford Dictionary defines Vulnerability as the quality or state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed. It often means expressing the sides of yourself about which you have the least confidence or certainty. The mention of vulnerability can make people shut down or roll their eyes. We find it easier…
Read MoreTwo phrases that stand out in New Church theology call to mind the importance of each human participating in a greater whole: “creation’s purpose is a heaven from the human race (Divine Providence 202),” and “the church is ‘heaven on earth (AC 10357).” The Lord makes it clear that He envisions a heavenly community, forming it through those who turn to…
Read MoreIn religion, we can often feel left out. We can easily feel left out when one teaching is stressed more often than another. Marriage is one such example. Single, divorced, widowed, or separated can easily feel that big chunks of the Lord’s Word and teachings are irrelevant to them. We can feel left out or…
Read MoreSwedenborg Potluck Presentation – Sharing your faith The hope for the evening of Friday, 28th January, was that by the end of it, we might have more confidence in sharing a small part of our faith with others when the opportunity arises. We started by sharing some of the barriers that we experience in talking…
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