Monthly Archives: October 2011
Resisting non-sexual adultery
A couple of nights ago I had a most interesting dream. I was sitting on a playground swing. My wife was standing to my right side and slightly behind me. I was then introduced to another woman who came closer … Continue reading
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Tagged adultery, allegory, dream interpretation, Emanuel Swedenborg, mental penis, soul, spiritual battle
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The Lord’s surprising return to Earth
Once upon a time there lived a young man named Neil. Spiritual growth was important to him so he read the Bible daily. On this particular day he was reading the last biblical chapter called “Revelation.” Neil found this chapter … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible interpretation, eschatology, Revelation, salvation, second coming, the Apocalypse, the Lord God
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A panel discussion on Salvation
Moderator: I would like to welcome you all to this panel discussion on a topic that has eternal significance for all of us—Salvation. Today we are fortunate to have as our guest panelists a church minister, a psychologist and a … Continue reading
Posted in god, Inner growth, Life after death, love
Tagged angel, animal spirits, church, Emanuel Swedenborg, goodness, salvation, spiritual body, transformation, unique knowledge
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The symbolism of Werewolves!
During the past several Halloween seasons, I have had fun delving into the symbolism portrayed by various scary creatures found in folklore and in Hollywood movies. This year is no different. So I would like to concentrate on the concept … Continue reading
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Tagged Emanuel Swedenborg, Halloween, intentions, monsters, myth, salvation, spiritual predator, werewolves
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Going against God’s flow is good!
There are two basic trajectories of God’s action in the world. One involves involution, that is, the descent of God’s creative action into matter. The other trajectory involves an ascent from inert matter back towards God. The first, outer trajectory … Continue reading
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Tagged angels, choice, Emanuel Swedenborg, evolution, God’s cosmic plan, hierarchical loves, inertia, involution, multileveled brain
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Carl finds himself on “Candid Camera”
Carl woke up in a positive mood. It was Sunday morning and the early spring sun was shining through his window. He went downstairs into the kitchen and discovered that he had forgotten to set the auto-brew timer coffee pot … Continue reading
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Tagged angels, egoism, individuality, inner fusion, mood changes, psychic contradictions, trance
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Swedenborg’s World Series
I am not talking about the Fall Classic in baseball. However, this blog post is about how scientist/theologian, Emanuel Swedenborg “hit one out of the park” when it came to describing the laws of the universe. I hope and pray … Continue reading
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Tagged Bible science, Emanuel Swedenborg, gravity, home run, mind of God, patterning principles, process, World Series
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