Monthly Archives: July 2013
The Devil addresses his hellish crew at their annual assembly
“ . . . and that is why the numbers of humans entering the kingdom of Hell continually increases to this day,” stated the Devil as he finished up his talk and puffing out his chest with great pride. The … Continue reading
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Tagged Emanuel Swedenborg, faith, good works, hope, innocence, regeneration, salvation, self-examination, spiritual combat, The Devil
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My thoughts and speech spring from my heart, just like God’s only begotten Son
One of the more difficult theological notions for the human mind to grasp is the true relationship between Jehovah God (the “Father”) and His Son, Jesus, who was sent from heaven and took on a physical body of human flesh. … Continue reading
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Tagged actions, analogy, Emanuel Swedenborg, glorification, heart and mind, Jehovah, Jesus, Only Begotten
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The many faces of God versus polytheism
I have displayed a small sampling here of the many faces of God as seen from different religious points of view. Does that mean there is more than one God? Nope! Since God is Infinite, worshippers throughout history originally tried … Continue reading
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Tagged deeper meaning, Holy Scripture, literalism, manuel Swedenborg, monotheism, new heavenly disposition, polytheism, scientism
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Hickory Nuts!
There is a saying among some gardeners that “When you plant a tree, you do it for someone else.” In other words, the original planter will not get to see (and enjoy) a tree reach its full stature and beauty. … Continue reading
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Tagged aim, Correspondence, ecological logic, Hickory Tree, loving the neighbor, neighborly love, nuts, use
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The Lord God lowered me into my evils, then introduced me to Swedenborg
God gave me just enough rope in my early life to let me hang myself. As a younger man I enjoyed good looks, a good job and great freedom to act like a self-centered asshole. I lived my asshole-ness to … Continue reading
Saints and heroes are not tolerated in heaven
Scientist/theologian Emanuel Swedenborg made a great anti-intuitive observation about those in heaven who had received great honors while on earth. Those individuals declared saints or who received notoriety and fame on earth are not told of their special worldly status … Continue reading
Posted in god, Inner growth, Life after death, love, psychology, Reality, religion, spirituality, unity
Tagged angelic praise, Emanuel Swedenborg, glory, Hell, heroes, humility, Jesus, saints, spiritual world, superstars
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Debra discovers a shocking activity by some of the members of her church
Dirk, acting as a lookout from the church window facing the parking lot, watches congregational members leaving for home having been inspired by another great Sunday service and sermon. “Looks like they have all left the premises,” shouts Dirk to a … Continue reading
Helping parents raise good children
All parents want the best for their children. This includes giving them the proper love, comfort and education to help them acquire the curiosity and skills they will need when they go out into the world as young adults. However, … Continue reading
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Tagged “Cupid and the King of Muck”, conscience, god, innocence, parents and children, pretense, special teaching, split mind
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Was Jesus a slacker?
How could a divine individual, wielding so much personal power, pretty much leave the world as he found it—in turmoil? Yeah, He fed a few thousand people, healed a couple of them from terrible diseases, even bringing a dead person … Continue reading
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Tagged changing the world, clouds, Emanuel Swedenborg, hidden knowledge, innocence, Jesus, second coming, spiritual warfare, the Cross
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