“A person’s life after death consists in the life of his love and the life of his faith. Therefore what his love has been like and what his faith has been like while he lived in the world determines what kind of life will be his for evermore.

"The life of hell is the lot of those who have loved themselves and the world above all things, and the life of heaven that of those who have loved God above all things and their neighbor as themselves.” Arcana Coelestia 10596

Our lives continue immediately after the death of our bodies. We live because the components that truly define our humanity, that is our loves, affections, and ability to think are essentially spiritual in nature. Our lives continue in a spiritual dimension that is just as real as earth. We can then take on a purpose to life that is deeply blessed and more fulfilling than before.

The Church exists to help people to discover that spiritual life. You can start now by helping others and living in a way that reflects the fundamental principles of God that he expresses in His Word. May you be blessed in your journey.

Message by David Lindrooth, Director of Outreach.
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