The first parable is an ideal one with which to begin, since it deals with the beginning or origins of the Kingdom. Here it is compared to a f… Read more

To study the symbolism of the heavenly lights (the sun, the moon, and the stars), let us first review a few biblical references on each source… Read more

During my boyhood there once was a profession called paperboy. Boys twelve and older delivered newspapers to subscribers on their prescribed r… Read more

What’s going on with the run on toilet paper? The shelves are empty, and people are obsessed with squirreling away supplies, fearing a governm… Read more

Although Jesus was much more than a storyteller, He was at least that, and as a result, the people of His day flocked to Him and listened to H… Read more

It’s a social science that deals with the production, distribution and consumption of goods and services. There really are two economies: God’… Read more

A stone that causes men to stumble — Romans 9:33 NIV Read more

Let us now review some biblical references to “cloud.” The following verses all demonstrate the symbolism of “cloud” as unveiled in the Bahá’í… Read more

Our uncle Hugh just turned 24. Ah...not really, he’s 96. He was born on Feb. 29, 1924. It was “leap year.” Read more

How are we to understand “the sign of Jonah” that Jesus mentions in Matthew chapter twelve verse forty? He makes it clear when He states that … Read more

A popular “T” shirt awhile back advertised: “No Fear.” I think it was referring to sports where the wearer mustered-up the courage to meet eve… Read more

The prophecies also indicate that the expected Redeemer will appear over the clouds. As a symbol, clouds stand for several meanings. Here is o… Read more

Most people assume that they should simply follow the religion of their ancestors. Is this a sound assumption? If those who lived at the time … Read more

I was a Life Scout, and I was never sexually assaulted. I am sad that such a great program for boys is now “folding it’s tent” and giving in t… Read more

Let us now see what is meant by the word “heaven,” for the Redeemer is prophesied to descend from heaven. “Heaven,” too, is symbolic. Let us f… Read more

The coronavirus is holding the world captive. The World Health Organization has issued strong travel advisories, cruise ships have been quaran… Read more

His steadfast love, His covenantal, loyal, merciful love, His committed love, His complete forgiveness of all our sins is so staggering and so… Read more

The masses of Christians expect Christ to come with literal glory and power. Bahá’u’lláh states that the glory referred to in the prophecies i… Read more

Truth in Love Ministry will be hosting a seminar and in-depth training on their relational, not confrontational approach to Christian witnessi… Read more

Do you remember Robin Hood? He’s one of the most enduring English legends going back to 12th century. “He stole from the rich and gave to poor.” Read more

This has been very good preaching and since it has been directed at the Pharisees and their particular sin of blaspheming against the Holy Spi… Read more

As stated, the opening of the Book, or the unsealing of the mysteries, by the Messenger of our age, is prophesied in all the scriptures. For i… Read more

Are you famous? Probably not. Fact is that the number of “famous” people in our world is relatively small. Pity is that there are many “unsung… Read more

Apart from His works of healing, Jesus’ ministry consisted of two things: teaching and preaching. Teaching and preaching are not the same thin… Read more

What time is it? Well, that’s a good question. It all depends on where you are, and by what standard you use and how you measure it. Read more

When someone declines to acknowledge the interpretation of the divine Interpreter, he in effect assumes or expresses the belief that: “My know… Read more

“I know that You can do all things, and that no purpose of Yours can be thwarted.” Job 42:2 Read more

Purple is a nice color. Grapes are purple, and I like grapes. My wife has a pretty, purple, church dress. Hatch Motors had a purple Dodge Chal… Read more

It would be utterly irrational and egotistical for anyone to believe and to expect that the divine Interpreter, the supreme Savior and Redeeme… Read more

“A man convinced against his will is of the same opinion still.” It was certainly true of the Pharisees in this story (Matthew 12.1-21). Mark … Read more

The message contained in the preceding biblical verses, namely man’s inability to interpret the divine Words, is so fundamental and so far-rea… Read more

It’s the Year of the Bible. It’s a fresh movement endorsed by many Christians world wide to network together in lifting up the Word of God. Read more

In this story Matthew (12.1-21) explains that Jesus and His disciples were passing through the grain fields on the Sabbath day, and because th… Read more