I have a new name, so this is just to let y'all know who I am:
the member formerly known as barnardpi (you probably figured it out by the avatar anyway).
What is your belief concerning the return of Christ? Has it happened? Will it happen? When? How will it happen? How will you know? Are there conditions which must be met before it happens? What are they? Have any of them been fulfilled?
I have been a Baha'i my whole life and have always believed in Baha'u'llah. My question is for you who were not raised as Baha'is but came to recognize Baha'u'llah later in life.
How did you come to believe that Baha'u'llah is a true Manifestation of God and how has this recognition impacted...
Oh God, refresh and gladden my spirit. Purify my heart. Illumine my powers. I lay all my affairs in Thy hand. Thou art my guide and my refuge. I will no longer be sorrowful and grieved. I will be a happy and joyful being. Oh God, I will no longer be full of anxiety, nor will I let trouble harass...
The essence of these words is this: they that tread the path of faith, they that thirst for the wine of certitude, must cleanse themselves of all that is earthly--their ears from idle talk, their minds from vain imaginings, their hearts from worldly affections, their eyes from that which...
Where can I find a cool avatar, and or how do I create one (I'm not very computer savvy)? I'd especially be interested in one that represented the Baha'i Faith.
:woohoo: I started searching this site today. So far I'm thrilled with what I have seen. It seems like a great place to learn and share. I look forward to meeting you all and having some enlightening discussions.