Dana Owens

Life rarely hands us easy answers; it gives us choices. We often work tirelessly to gain a specific prize, only to find that the ultimate destination looks entirely different from what we expected at the beginning.

Acknowledging a power greater than ourselves is not superstitious; it is a conscious, intelligent choice. It is the only way to break free from the captivity of a self-centered worldview.

Because we crave meaning, we often aspire to become people who are respected and praised by others. Yet, this desire can inadvertently lead us to chase after the exact same things the rest of the world is chasing.

Faith often emerges precisely when we cannot fully understand. Abraham walks up the mountain carrying both trust and anguish. He cannot see the outcome, yet he continues forward, trusting his God.

According to Swedenborg, the purpose of the Bible is to lead people toward spiritual rebirth, or regeneration. For this reason, God embedded deeper truths within the literal stories of the Scripture.