He told Carrie Kinney, while I am in your home, I will be the host and you will…
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When in Bahá'í history
He told Carrie Kinney, while I am in your home, I will be the host and you will be the guests.
Source: Earl Redman, ‘Abdu’l-Bahá in Their Midst, p. 138
Collected from bahaistories.com (Subject: hospitality).
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For adults
- What stands out about 'Abdu'l-Bahá's response in this account?
- What in your own life does this story bring to mind?
- Where do you see devotion appearing — visibly or quietly — in this passage?
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- Which line in this story surprised you the most?
Reflection
- If you could bring one quality from this story into your next conversation, what would it be?
- What single image from this story will stay with you?
- Where in your own life are you being asked to practice devotion?
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