Dana Owens
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.
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.
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.
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.