Triangle Family Church Sunday Service on June 14, 2026
Music Offering
Sermon: Spiritual Law
The speaker opens with a reflection on poetry and its spiritual depth, introducing a poem by Steve Garnaas-Holmes that speaks about the unseen grace and healing power within each individual, bestowed by a higher beloved power. The speaker clarifies a scientific detail about the speed of human thoughts, emphasizing that our physical bodies are composed primarily of water, air, and light, and connecting this to our spiritual essence, or soul, which exists simultaneously in the physical and spiritual realms. The soul's purpose is to seek happiness in a good and loving environment. The speaker then shares insights from a conversation with David Miller, a psychologist and healer, highlighting that "we are love"—an intrinsic truth rooted in divine origin. This theme is further developed through the teachings of Reverend Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Unification Movement, who viewed love as the fundamental spiritual law linking physical and spiritual worlds. Moon emphasized living for the sake of others as the path to peace and spiritual harmony, advocating unconditional love and forgiveness, even towards enemies. Biblical reflections on love from Jesus’ teachings complement this spiritual framework, citing verses such as John 15:13 and Corinthians 13:13 to illustrate the essence of self-sacrificial and perfect love. A scientific anecdote about monkeys solving puzzles collectively is used to explain the phenomenon of collective consciousness and the communal impact of practicing love, which leads to better health, stronger families, and improved society. The speaker shares a candid and vulnerable personal confession about the complexity of love within family relationships, acknowledging how easily one can hurt those closest to them despite good intentions. Examples with his son and wife illustrate the daily struggles and the importance of forgiveness and making amends repeatedly as part of human frailty and growth. The message concludes with encouragement to internalize that true power comes from within as love itself, underscoring a communal affirmation and prayer that calls for hearts to be cleansed of selfish desire and filled with selfless love for others. Highlights
- Introduction of a poignant poem by Steve Garnaas-Holmes exploring grace and healing power flowing through us.
- Clarification on the speed of human thoughts being 150–250 miles per hour and linking physical body composition to spiritual essence.
- Discussion with David Miller highlighting the core truth, "We are love," and the soul’s connection to divine love.
- Reverend Sun Myung Moon’s teaching that true love is the spiritual law unifying physical and spiritual worlds.
- Biblical quotes emphasizing self-sacrificial love and perfect love casting out fear.
- Story of monkeys and puzzle solving illustrating the power of collective consciousness and communal love.
- Personal confession on the difficulty of loving those closest and the importance of repeated forgiveness and healing.
Sunday School: Lesson about being kind, patient, and trusting God through the folktale “The Ugly Duckling"
The presentation retells the classic fairy tale of The Ugly Duckling as a vehicle for a children's faith lesson. A duckling who looks different from his siblings faces teasing and loneliness, but ultimately transforms into a beautiful swan — framing the narrative around God's love, patience, and purpose.
Core Teachings
- God's intentional creation — Every person is made unique on purpose, and those differences are something to celebrate, not hide from.
- Kindness over cruelty — The lesson contrasts unkind words (which "hurt hearts") with kind words that make people feel loved, tying directly to the teachings of Jesus and True Parents.
- Trust and patience — Just as the duckling grew into a swan, children are encouraged to trust that God has a plan and isn't finished with them yet.
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