7 June 2026

Going By The Book

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Spiritual life is incredibly simple. It can be perfectly summed up in the two great commandments: Love God above all else, love your neighbour as yourself. So why then do we need the rest of the Word? On top of that, why does the New Church offer thirty some volumes of deep theology!? It can be daunting. But if we understand that all spiritual study is for the sake of life, it can change our relationship to the ideas contained in these books and enrich our spiritual life beautifully.

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14 June 2026

Two Witnesses

A witness is someone who can testify to the fact that something really happened or is actually true. The book of revelation describes two witness who were persecuted for their testimony.

31 May 2026

One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

It’s bad enough to not be in a great place, either outwardly or spiritually. But it’s much worse to not just be in a bad place, but to actually be going backwards, undoing any progress that has been made.

24 May 2026

Entering Eternal Life

What does it take to enter into eternal life? What is required of someone if they are to be saved and go to heaven after death?

17 May 2026

Confirming Your Faith

In the New Church we practice infant baptism, meaning many of us were not even conscious of what was going on when it took place, and have no memory of it. How do we confirm and affirm that we as adults accept the promises made when we were infants?

10 May 2026

Honouring Mothers

The 4th Commandment directs us to “honour your father and your mother, that your days may be long upon the land which Jehovah your God is giving you.” I hope you have a chance today to do some of that honouring.

26 April 2026

The Layers of Heaven

Heaven is not just one amorphous place. It consists of countless communities of various sizes, each with its own character.

19 April 2026

The Universal Prayer

When Jesus’ disciples asked Him about prayer, He gave them the words that are now known as “The Lord’s Prayer.” This prayer is almost universally known in the Christian world. But it’s very popularity means we sometimes lose sight of its rich meaning.