--- title: Christian Living Tips | Faith & Spirituality Insights | NewChurch Live Blog | New Church Live (2) description: Deepen your understanding of Christian living, including tips on community service, managing your faith and spirituality, and finding a supportive community through the NewChurch Live blog. (2) image: https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hubfs/prateek-gautam-wX1GSlEHzuc-unsplash.jpg --- [![New-Church-Live-Logo-White](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/New-Church-Live-Logo-White.png?height=45&name=New-Church-Live-Logo-White.png)](https://newchurchlive.tv/) - [WATCH](https://newchurchlive.tv/watch/) - [READ](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv) - [LISTEN](https://resources.newchurchlive.tv/podcasts) - [EVENTS](https://newchurchlive.tv/series/events/) - [GET INVOLVED](https://newchurchlive.tv/give-volunteer/) - [ABOUT](https://newchurchlive.tv/about/) - [ABOUT](https://newchurchlive.tv/about/) - [Who is Swedenborg?](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/emanuel-swedenborg-founder-of-the-new-church) - [About Pastor Chuck](https://newchurchlive.tv/about/#get-involved) - [CONTACT](https://newchurchlive.tv/contact/) [DONATE](https://pushpay.com/g/newchurchlive?src=hpp) # Subscribe To ## Our Blog ![](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hubfs/Pastor_Chuck.png) ###### Search posts by: All Posts Spiritual Swedenborg Emanuel Swedenborg Faith Community Support Gratitude Awareness Connection Love Christmas Patience Service Commitment Easter God Heaven Journey Purpose Summer Forgiveness Grief Hope Life New Church Online Church afterlife heaven and hell nature of God practice Addiction Agreement Anger Baptism Baptize Beginning Bible Blessed Care Celebration Communication Death Divine Love Education God in Nature Good Jesus NDE Near Death Experiences Prayer Praying Spring Uncategorized Wisdom appreciation of gratitude domestic violence failure finding gratitude freedom life after death living gratitude teens #### Recent Thoughts [![gratitude for teens](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/zachary-nelson-98Elr-LIvD8-unsplash.jpg?width=596&name=zachary-nelson-98Elr-LIvD8-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/gratitude-for-teens-why-it-matters-and-how-to-teach-it) [Gratitude](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/gratitude), [practice](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/practice), [teens](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/teens) ### [Gratitude for Teens: Why It Matters and How to Teach It](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/gratitude-for-teens-why-it-matters-and-how-to-teach-it) [Ask any parent of teens how challenging they can be, especially when it comes to taking advice, and you’ll get a whole spectrum of answers. Mostly, it depends on the day, but one thing we know for sure is that a daily](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/gratitude-for-teens-why-it-matters-and-how-to-teach-it)[gratitude practice](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/the-practice-of-gratitude) can do wonders, especially for teens. And still, it can be... [Read More](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/gratitude-for-teens-why-it-matters-and-how-to-teach-it) [![heaven and hell](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_1943493721.jpg?width=596&name=shutterstock_1943493721.jpg)](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/understanding-heaven-and-hell-through-swedenborgian-theology) [Emanuel Swedenborg](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/emanuel-swedenborg), [Swedenborg](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/swedenborg), [Heaven](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/heaven), [afterlife](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/afterlife), [heaven and hell](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/heaven-and-hell) ### [Understanding Heaven and Hell Through Swedenborgian Theology](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/understanding-heaven-and-hell-through-swedenborgian-theology) [From an early age, we’re introduced to concepts of](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/understanding-heaven-and-hell-through-swedenborgian-theology)[heaven and hell](https://newchurchlive.tv/videos/what-are-heaven-and-hell/) through both pop culture and our early church experiences. We’re often shown images of horned devils and halo wearing angels; they’re pictured on clouds, with a golden gate, and God upon a throne or in a fiery pit, with a... [Read More](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/understanding-heaven-and-hell-through-swedenborgian-theology) [![Swedenborg](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_1566930814.jpg?width=596&name=shutterstock_1566930814.jpg)](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/who-is-emanuel-swedenborg-and-what-is-new-church) [Emanuel Swedenborg](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/emanuel-swedenborg), [New Church](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/new-church), [Swedenborg](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/swedenborg) ### [Who is Emanuel Swedenborg and What is New Church? When you hear the phrase “New Church,” what comes to mind? For some, the phrase may seem unfamiliar and not rooted to any particular expression of faith. Others, however, will recognize it as the name often used for churches that ascribe to a Christian perspective enlivened by the philosophy and...](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/who-is-emanuel-swedenborg-and-what-is-new-church) [Read More](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/who-is-emanuel-swedenborg-and-what-is-new-church) [![Gratitude](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/jackson-david-1SUVHCYvxzg-unsplash.jpg?width=596&name=jackson-david-1SUVHCYvxzg-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/the-practice-of-gratitude) [Gratitude](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/gratitude), [living gratitude](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/living-gratitude), [appreciation of gratitude](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/appreciation-of-gratitude), [finding gratitude](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/finding-gratitude) ### [The Practice of Gratitude *“An old adage reads well – we believe that a good life engenders gratitude yet, in reality, gratitude engenders a good life. “To be a saint \[then\] is to be filled with gratitude … nothing more and nothing less.”* -Anne Voskamp](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/the-practice-of-gratitude) [Read More](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/the-practice-of-gratitude) [![Commitment](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/toomas-tartes-Yizrl9N_eDA-unsplash.jpg?width=596&name=toomas-tartes-Yizrl9N_eDA-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/the-role-of-commitment-in-a-spiritual-life) [Spiritual](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/spiritual), [Commitment](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/commitment), [Life](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/life) ### [The Role of Commitment in a Spiritual Life As humans, we try to simplify complex things. It’s part of our desire to understand and know, even when the concept is multi-faceted. However, we must also be careful not to oversimplify at the expense of creating a full and complete understanding. For example, if we take love and commitment as...](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/the-role-of-commitment-in-a-spiritual-life) [Read More](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/the-role-of-commitment-in-a-spiritual-life) [![Purpose in life](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/andre-hunter-p-I9wV811qk-unsplash.jpg?width=596&name=andre-hunter-p-I9wV811qk-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/understanding-and-finding-your-purpose-in-life) [Purpose](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/purpose) ### [Understanding and Finding Your Purpose in Life If we take a minute to think about all the times in our lives that we are said to be seeking who we are or our purpose in life, we might realize that it takes up a good portion of our lifetime. During adolescence, we’re said to be discovering who we are as individuals and what we want, outside of...](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/understanding-and-finding-your-purpose-in-life) [Read More](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/understanding-and-finding-your-purpose-in-life) [![helping teens](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/311047466_539746238152289_3760232497481025176_n.jpg?width=596&name=311047466_539746238152289_3760232497481025176_n.jpg)](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/helping-teens-find-their-spiritual-self) [Spiritual](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/spiritual), [Education](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/education) ### [Helping Teens Find Their Spiritual Self Life can be confusing and difficult to navigate. When you add in the tumult of teen years? Well, things can get complicated. When it comes to teens, we spend a lot of time focusing on school and the skills they’ll need to become successful adults. Often, that comes at the expense of their emotional...](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/helping-teens-find-their-spiritual-self) [Read More](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/helping-teens-find-their-spiritual-self) [![online church](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/blogonline.jpg?width=596&name=blogonline.jpg)](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/how-choosing-online-church-can-keep-you-connected) [Spiritual](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/spiritual), [Connection](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/connection), [Online Church](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/online-church) ### [How Choosing Online Church Can Keep You Connected *“See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”* ***Isaiah 43:19***](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/how-choosing-online-church-can-keep-you-connected) [Read More](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/how-choosing-online-church-can-keep-you-connected) [![domestic violence](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/danie-franco-7KHCNCddn2U-unsplash.jpg?width=596&name=danie-franco-7KHCNCddn2U-unsplash.jpg)](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/honoring-domestic-violence-awareness-month) [Awareness](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/awareness), [domestic violence](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/domestic-violence) ### [Honoring Domestic Violence Awareness Month As a pastor, spiritual advisor, and member of both our NewChurch community and our local community, becoming aware of and learning about the issues that impact both individual members of our community and our community as a whole is an essential part of my role and life. For that reason, it’s...](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/honoring-domestic-violence-awareness-month) [Read More](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/honoring-domestic-violence-awareness-month) [![connection](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/emma-gossett-B645igbiKCw-unsplash-1.jpg?width=596&name=emma-gossett-B645igbiKCw-unsplash-1.jpg)](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/5-ways-of-seeking-spiritual-support-and-community-connection) [Community](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/community), [Spiritual](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/spiritual), [Support](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/support), [Connection](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/tag/connection) ### [5 Ways of Seeking Spiritual Support and Community Connection In this journey of life there are many ups and downs, bumps in the road, and wonderfully joyous times. People often connect here at NewChurch Live when life is in the midst of one of those seasons. We wanted to offer you thoughts around the ways in which NewChurch Live can be a source of spiritual...](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/5-ways-of-seeking-spiritual-support-and-community-connection) [Read More](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/5-ways-of-seeking-spiritual-support-and-community-connection) [Prev](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/author/new-church-live/page/1) [1](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/author/new-church-live/page/1) [2](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/author/new-church-live/page/2) [Next](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/author/new-church-live/page/3) ### LOOKING FOR WAYS TO LIVE A ## Meaningful Life? [GET INVOLVED](https://newchurchlive.tv/give-volunteer/) #### SIGN UP FOR UPDATES ### CONNECT WITH US [![instagram-icon-white](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/facebook-icon-white.png?width=51&name=facebook-icon-white.png)](https://www.facebook.com/NewChurchLive/) [![youtube-icon-white](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/youtube-icon-white.png?width=51&name=youtube-icon-white.png)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWiHVkrouw1cfmpi64m5UrQ) [![facebook-icon-white](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/instagram-icon-white.png?width=51&name=instagram-icon-white.png)](https://www.instagram.com/newchurchlive/) ### IN-PERSON SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 AM at Mitchell Performing Arts Center 800 Tomlinson Road, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009 [map location](https://www.google.com/maps/place/Mitchell+Performing+Arts+Center/@40.132074,-75.059691,12z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x50bb21c099d71371!8m2!3d40.132074!4d-75.059691?hl=en-US) ### CONTACT INFORMATION PO Box 716, Bryn Athyn, PA 19009 [ 215.947.2166](tel:2159472166) DOWNLOAD OUR APP [![app-google-icon-white](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/app-google-icon-white.png?width=100&name=app-google-icon-white.png)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/new-church-live/id1157718837?ls=1)[![app-store-icon-white](https://blog.newchurchlive.tv/hs-fs/hubfs/app-store-icon-white.png?width=100&name=app-store-icon-white.png)](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/new-church-live/id1157718837?ls=1)   © 2026 NewChurch LIVE. All Rights Reserved.