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"The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens."
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"The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens."
Giving a fireside, devotional, or talk? Pick a theme, get a curated brief: relevant stories, key quotes, citations, and recommended sequencing.
Suggested sequencing: open with a powerful story, deepen with a reflective one, close with one of joyful resolution. Adjust to your audience.
Opening
Food was first offered Him (‘Abdu’l-Bahá), but He refused until all were served…Food was first offered Him (‘Abdu’l-Bahá), but He refused until all were served when He took some also. Then looking around the table and noting that none were eating, He said 'Bismillah!' (In the Name of God), signifying that we should…
bahaistories.com archive · Various
Middle
One early pilgrim noted that grace was not said before mealsOne early pilgrim noted that grace was not said before meals. She mentioned this to the Master, to which He replied, ‘My heart is in a continual state of thanksgiving and so often those accustomed to this form say the words with the lips…
bahaistories.com archive · Various
Closing
This is a story of one of the early Bahá’ís in the West, Lua Getsinger, and an…This is a story of one of the early Bahá’ís in the West, Lua Getsinger, and an important lesson she learned about prayer. Lua loved God very much, and she often turned to Him in supplication, that she might be enabled to live a life of…
bahaistories.com archive · Various
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