I was excited to learn of the establishment of the Corinne True Center for Baha’i History as an agency of our National Spiritual Assembly. I was even more excited to read the recently released statement from that organization titled “The Importance of Studying History, Theology, and World Religions.” It’s a “must read” for anyone already…
As we move into our annual “spiritual season,” beginning with Ayyam-i-Ha, encompassing the Fast, and concluding with Naw Ruz, we feel a special excitement, joy, and reverence. Personally, I declared my faith in Baha’u’llah on the first night of Ayyam-i-Ha of 1976, so this season always brings back precious memories. As you “provide good cheer”…
It’s recently come to my attention that at least four Iowa Baha’is went on to pioneer internationally and serve on National Spiritual Assemblies at their pioneering posts. There may well be more! I’m aware of David Meswarb serving on the NSA of the Leeward Islands and then the East Leeward Islands; Rod Clarken, who I…
Dear friends, Like everyone else, I’ve been feeling so grateful as I ponder the beautiful recent message from the Universal House of Justice. What an amazing, comprehensive, concise reflection on the first century of the Formative Age, the world’s current turmoil, and the promise of things to come! So much for us to learn from…