When I started this blog, I intended to share funny things that happened in my life, especially in the context of raising my kids. But I think this is going to go a different direction.
While I’ve been religious for most of my life, in the last six months my “religious feelings” have changed, grown, and deepened. This began when I decided to commit at least 10 minutes every morning to prayer and scripture study, and to attend the temple at least once a month. Because I do better when I track my progress, I made up a spreadsheet where I could write down what I was studying and learning. If you think it would be helpful to you, contact me and I'll email it to you.
Before long, my desire to study and pray grew, and 10 minutes a day was no longer enough. The temple once a month was no longer enough. It’s difficult to describe what this process has meant to me and changed in me, but I feel compelled to share a bit of it. But just a caution – the things I’ll share here are my thoughts and opinions, and I am solely responsible for them.
So, to begin.
It strikes me that the hymns are among the best sermons we have. We can learn a lot just from reading their titles. An interesting way to do this is to read them as poetry. See what you think:
The morning breaks
The Spirit of God
Now let us rejoice
Truth eternal
High on the mountain top
Redeemer of Israel
Israel, Israel, God is calling
Awake and arise
Come, rejoice!
Come, sing to the Lord!
What was witnessed in the Heavens?
‘Twas witnessed in the morning sky
An angel from on High
Sweet is the peace the gospel brings
I saw a mighty angel fly
What glorious scenes mine eyes behold
Awake, ye saints of God, awake!
The voice of God again is heard
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