November, 2009

Prayer Station Invitation: The Glory Of God

November 6, 2009 | 0

The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork. (Judaism / Christianity, Holy Bible, Psalms, 19:1) Behold how the manifold grace of God, which is being showered from the clouds of Divine glory, hath, in this day, encompassed the world. For whereas in days past every lover besought and searched after [...]

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Ruhi 3 ideas

November 4, 2009 | 0

As I am preparing for the Ruhi 3 study circle tomorrow, I wanted to share a few ideas for slowing down (hurried) kids of all ages that in my experience work well. And slowing down to the pace of life is a key skill for life, particularly for prayerful life. When I have my daughters [...]

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Find thirst

November 3, 2009 | 0

Another of the most inspiring quotes I have come across over the years: Make no search for water. But find thirst, And water from the very ground will burst. (Rumi, a Persian mystic poet, quoted in Delight of Hearts, p. 77)

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Prayer Station: One Soul

November 2, 2009 | 0

I feel blessed when I am able to share a meal and prayers with those seeking God: And when they had prayed, the place was shaken where they were assembled together; and they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and they spake the word of God with boldness. And the multitude of them that [...]

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The way he can follow grows narrower

November 1, 2009 | 0

From one of the books that was most influential in my life before I was introduced to the Baha’i Faith: As a man’s real power grows and his knowledge widens, ever the way he can follow grows narrower:  until at last he chooses nothing, but does only and wholly what he must do. From “A [...]

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