March/April 2017
Vol. MMXVII
New Church Life
A bimonthly magazine devoted to the teachings revealed through
Emanuel Swedenborg, as they relate to life.
71 In this Issue
73 Editorials: The Roots of Easter • The Cry of Suicide • History and Divine
Providence • Religious Feelings: Holy Fear and Unworthiness
80 Letters to the Editors
85 The Stones Would Immediately Cry Out – A Palm Sunday Sermon by
The Rev. Eric H. Carswell
91 What the Lord Actually Accomplished by His Incarnation –
The Rev. Michael D. Gladish
103 Finding the Humanity in Judas Iscariot – The Rev. Christopher A. Barber
118 In Support of Mental and Spiritual Health – A Sermon by
The Rev. David C. Roth
127 Coping With Grief – The Rev. David C. Roth
130 The Non-Appropriation of Evil – A Sermon by
The Rev. Geoffrey H. Howard
136 Boynton Beach Retreat 2017
152 ‘Lead Us and Guide Us, Lord’ – Naomi (Scott) Reid
155 Church News
171 Life Lines
182 Announcements
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