July/August 2017
Vol. MMXVII
New Church Life
A bimonthly magazine devoted to the teachings revealed through
Emanuel Swedenborg, as they relate to life.
275 In this Issue
277 Editorials: The Simple Truth • Religious Feelings: Contentment
280 Letters to the Editors
284 The New Understanding of the Word – The Rev. James P. Cooper
295 The Divine Inspiration of Emanuel Swedenborg –
The Rev. Geoffrey S. Childs
301 Discerning Love: The Best Way to Help – A Sermon by the
Rev. John L. Odhner
308 Finding Our Lost Sheep – A Sermon by the Rev. Solomon J. Keal
315 Bryn Athyn College Commencement: Always the Right Answer –
Good and Truth – Erin Glenn Busby
319 Academy Secondary Schools Commencement: Preparation for
Wise Choices – Leann P. Hill
322 Conjugial Love Study in the Academy Girls School –
Kira Schadegg, Principal
324 It’s Okay to be a Space Cadet: Appreciating the Power of Forgiveness
Sasha Silverman
326 Church News
345 Life Lines
355 Announcements
New Church Life is online at www.newchurchlife.org, with issues archived back to
2006. All issues of New Church Life can be searched back to 1881 at
www.heavenlydoctrines.org.
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