1989
Stephen Birkland starts his talk with a prayer revealed by Baha'u'llah, that states that the station of His believers is so precious that it is hidden by God, for the believer's protection. Through stories of the early believers including the story of Badi, Mr. Birkland paints a picture of what transformation does to the believer. We must not dwell on past behavior, but see ourselves and others with a sin-covering eye. When we know the character of another, we can provide a nurturing environment for growth. He concludes with a story that illustrates that growth in the Faith comes through tests.