Our Spirituality in Practice blog features articles on how Swedenborg’s principles for spiritual living can be applied in practical ways to everything from controversial current events to everyday challenges–so you can grow in love and wisdom.
Finding Peace in a World of Violence
Violence in the world may be in an increasing crescendo, but inner peace does not depend on the world. Read more
Rogue One: The Spiritual Lessons
What do Star Wars and Swedenborg have in common? More than you might think. Read more
Parenting in Imitation of God
There are three spiritual parenting principles that can be very helpful habits to develop as we care for our children. Read more
Spiritual Consequences of the Presidential Election
In a mean-spirited public election for the ages, what are the spiritual issues for us as participants? Read more
Own Your Smile (A Key to Happiness)
Telling women to smile crosses even a spiritual boundary. Here is one woman’s experience of reclaiming her smile. Read more
Our Interconnectedness: Our Shared Vision in This Current Web Called Life
“Man did not weave the web of life. He is merely a strand in it. What he does to it, he does to himself.”—Chief Seattle, 1854 Read more
The Magical Power of Prayer
Prayer might not change God, but it can still change the world. Read more
It’s No Small Thing to Be Kind: A Response to Dallas, Nice, and Baton Rouge
In a world of escalating random violence, let us escalate random kindness. Read more
Finding Your Inner Freedom
We’re used to thinking of freedom in terms of what we say and do, but what does it mean to be spiritually free? Read more
Shooting Down Hatred — A Christian Response to the Orlando Hate Crime
The worst shooting in United States history was an act of violence against the patrons of an LGBT nightclub. Is condemnation of homosexuality by conservative religious groups at least partly to blame for the hatred and violence? And if so, how would love lead us to respond? Read more