Monthly Archives: May 2011
Inside is bigger than Outside
Ever notice that the inside of a house or building looks (and feels) bigger than the outside? I have been struck by this phenomenon ever since I was a kid. Thanks to my introduction to the unique ideas of scientist/theologian … Continue reading
Posted in psychology, Reality, religion, science, spirituality, unity
Tagged Bible interpretation, computer technology, Doctrine of Forms, Emanuel Swedenborg, neuroscience, order, string theory
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Angels find “rest” in their vocation
In fact, work becomes burdensome to angels only when any idea of recompense, honors, pleasures or riches enters into their heads. Heavenly “rest” involves good works—without reward! This most certainly challenges the worldly view that acquiring riches and “stuff” leads … Continue reading
Posted in god, Inner growth, Life after death, love, psychology, Reality, religion, spirituality, unity
Tagged angels, happiness, heaven, Hell, money, peace, reward, service, wealth
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The evil would suffer more in heaven than in hell!
Thanks to the theological writings and spiritual observations of Emanuel Swedenborg, the world has been given a detailed look at the spiritual environments of both heaven and hell. Swedenborg learned from direct experience that neither hell nor heaven is some … Continue reading
Posted in god, Inner growth, Life after death, love, Reality, religion, spirituality, unity
Tagged angels, Emanuel Swedenborg, evil, heaven, Hell, inner reality, intentions
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Children’s Stories From God
It is generally known that God’s Holy Word consists of historical and prophetic parts. What is less well known is that the Sacred Scriptures contain levels of meaning that transcend the literal sense of the words used in their stories. … Continue reading
Posted in god, Life after death, love, Reality, religion, spirituality, symbolism, unity
Tagged angels, Bible interpretation, Emanuel Swedenborg, fairy tales, heaven, Holy Word, Mythology
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Intellectual Property and Heavenly Secrets
Being an author (and publisher) I take steps to protect my ideas. The reason is that you cannot live well in this physical world without making a certain amount of “dollars.” If people feel my ideas have value they will … Continue reading
Posted in god, Inner growth, Life after death, love, Reality, religion, spirituality, unity
Tagged divine protection, Emanuel Swedenborg, goodness, Information Age, knowledge, ownership, the spiritual world
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Getting Wiser vs. Getting Smarter
We all put great value and importance on learning, getting smarter and increasing our intelligence. We all have to learn how to accomplish something of value in order to earn a living or to become a useful member of society. … Continue reading
Posted in god, Inner growth, love, psychology, Reality, religion, spirituality, symbolism, unity
Tagged biblical serpent, human psyche, intelligence, intent, wisdom
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