Kim was pleasantly surprised how the simple act of joining a small group helped offer new insights into her spiritual life.
Learning from others
How many baptisms does a person need?
Dr. Sylvia Montgomery Shaw has been baptized three times. Why do the teachings of the New Church mean so much to her?
From depression can come spirituality and empathy
Curtis says depression has made his life intense and miserable at times, but that the suffering has provided a deep level of empathy towards others.
Changing lives: “with God’s help, there’s hope for dealing with addiction”
Addiction is often a lonely state, but the Lord never leaves us. Deno Brannon shares his lifelong battle with alcoholism.
Changing lives: “I never understood the strength of a church community.”
Read one person’s story of spiritual travels and the importance of community in the life of religion.
Changing lives: a journey out of addiction and toward a new life of service.
Hannah’s experiences at Bryn Athyn College, as well as her contact with the New Church religion, sparked an evolution in her own faith.
Changing lives – reflections on a spiritual journey
Witness the journey of James Ray Debolt as he lets go of old ideas about life and trusts in God’s leading. His story provides lessons for us all about the choices we make every day.
“My faith was sorely tested when my husband was diagnosed with ALS”
With a journey marked by courage and deep faith, Julie Conaron shares her experience of loss and her confidence in God’s plan for her future with her husband.
Changing lives: religion is not about ritual, but about love and service
After growing up with a religion of just memorizing and repeating a list of beliefs, Gregg discovered something much more. He found something with heart, community, a focus on family, and a dynamic emphasis of service for others.
Changing lives: is my dad happy in the other world?
Bobbie has her answer now, and it has given her insights about life after death, as well as how to live her life here and now.