Father's Day Message

We've had a few pretty interesting experiences these past few days. We taught a Buddhist monk in one of their temples! He was wearing his robe and everything. That was one of the most unique lessons I have ever had. He seemed sincerely interested in what we were saying, but his way of thinking was so different from ours that it felt like we were speaking two different languages. He kept talking about the flow of energy, and the knowledge of the universe being inside each of us and we just have to find it. Very interesting. He said he wanted to come to church, so we'll see what happens.


In the spirit of Father's day, I just wanted to share the words of my favorite hymn with you. I invite you to think about the words and what they truly mean.


O my Father, thou that dwellest, in the high and glorious place,
When shall I regain thy presence and again behold thy face?
In thy holy habitation, Did my spirit once reside?
In my first primeval childhood, was I nurtured near thy side?

For a wise and glorious purpose, thou hast placed me here on earth.
And withheld the recollection of my former friends and birth.
Yet oftimes a secret something, whispered, "You're a stranger her.
And I felt that I had wandered from a more exalted sphere.

I had learned to call thee Father, thru thy Spirit from on high.
But until the key of knowledge was restored, I knew not why.
In the heav'ns are parents single? No, the thought makes reason stare!
Truth is reason, truth eternal, tells me I've a mother there.

When I leave this frail existence, when I lay this mortal by,
Father, Mother, may I meet you in your royal courts on high.
Then at length, when I've completed, all you sent me forth to do,
With your mutual approbation, let me come and dwell with you. (Hymns, p 292)


I am so grateful for my Father in heaven and all that He does for me. None of us would be here if it weren't for Him. I am also grateful for my Father. Dad, if you're reading this, I love you. Happy Father's day. Happy father's day to all the wonderful fathers out there. Love you!