The Truth at Heart

Having faith in Jesus or in any religion is not about saying certain things because they are considered true and correct by others, but about actually knowing what one believes with experience and understanding. The reality of faith does not dwell in knowing the right things, but arises from living what is true to one’s heart.

07-30-23

Worship Service July 30, 2023 Prelude: “Mercy Reels”, Lord, Revive Us, An Irish Reel, and Pleading Savior by Thomas Keesecker – Satoko Leisek, pianist The music in this week’s … Read more

Everyday Miracles

I believe that miracles always happen within our lives when and where we are in true need of them. Yet, we may not notice them, even if we are fully living with them.

Sharing the Joy of Jesus

The joy of Jesus is not of any materialistic origin but from heaven and of the Creator. Our hearts are hungry for this essential joy. However, this joy comes to our hearts neither as an automatic flow nor by a transactional action.

07-16-23

Worship Service July 16, 2023 Prelude: “The Song is You” by J. Kern, arr. J. Washington – James Washington, pianist Greetings Announcements Wise Words from John Gaul Hymn: … Read more

What is temptation?

According to Swedenborg, there are two temptations: worldly and spiritual. Worldly temptations are the ones that we often consider as temptations, but spiritual temptations are the ones that really matter.

07-09-23

Worship in Meditation Service July 9th, 2023 Prelude – Blue, guest musician  Greetings & Announcements Wise Words from John Gaul Opening of the Word Contemplation I … Read more

What is the significance of baptism?

The importance and ritualistic significance of baptism arose from Jesus. Cleansing of one’s wrongdoing with water had been an ancient practice by Israelites as it is written in Leviticus. There are two significant differences between cleaning with water in the Old Testament and baptism in Gospels.

07-02-23

Worship Service July 2, 2023 Prelude: Arioso by Siegfried Ochs (1858-1929) – Charles Calhoun, keyboardist Greetings Announcements Wise Words from John Gaul Hymn: “The Spacious Firmament on … Read more

Three Lessons from Jesus

The truth about Jesus is that we do not know when he was born, where he lived, or what he actually taught. We have the Four Gospels, which are perhaps the best record of what might have happened as his disciples remembered it. Therefore, what is amazing and inspiring about Jesus is not who he was or when he lived, but what he believed and taught, and how he lived.