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How do we identify standards of right and wrong and know how we should behave? In a world where these things seem so unclear, the Baha’i teachings offer humanity a...

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With the new year almost on the horizon, it’s an exciting time when friends share different styles and designs for Baha’i calendars. We recently heard from Noah and Sarah about what they’ve created and in previous years we heard from Roya Mottaheddeh and Tina and Tanisha of Fire & Gold. I’m excited to share this […]

The other day, I met someone who said he was deeply interested in religion. He asked me about my faith, and I told him that I’m a Baha’i. Confused, he...

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Have you ever tried to fast but were quickly discouraged by the difficulty of finding a suitable fast or the challenge of following through on your intention to fast? There...

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One common theme often emerges from the biographies of social trailblazers — their acknowledgment of a higher force guiding their lives.   In those biographies and autobiographies, we hear of...

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My neighbor who was struggling is now dying, perhaps within the next few hours. Today, all her family members, as well as a childhood friend, kept her company. Of course,...

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Isn’t it interesting to look at something you might think of as negative and to perceive how it is, in fact, positive? Say abstaining from food and drink. I could perceive it as a hardship, something to be endured, or I could be thankful my body is able to go without food and water for […]

Every year at about this time, I get asked by friends: “If I wanted to take part in the Baha’i fast, could I do it?” “Sure,” I tell them. One...

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Most of us have heard the expression that “time heals all wounds,” but is that true? Does the mere passage of time dull the severity of pain and resolve the...

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In the October 12, 1952 issue of Ebony magazine, a feature article appeared titled, “Baha’i Faith, Only Church in World That Does Not Discriminate.”  At that time, Ebony magazine enjoyed...

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The Baha’i Fast is a sacred time—a period of spiritual renewal, reflection, and connection to God. However, for years, I woke up before sunrise dreading the day ahead, knowing that by mid-morning I’d feel drained, short-tempered, and counting the hours until sunset. I asked myself: While preparations for the Fast will look different for everyone […]