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  1. building bridges, not arguments

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    Welcome — Why This Exists

     I began this journey because I believe we are living in a time that calls for building bridges, not arguments. As a Bahá’í who deeply loves and reveres Jesus the Christ, I have spent years exploring the "ocean of God’s Understanding" found within the Bible. I started this series to share how the lens of a living revelation allows us to look at familiar scriptures with "fresh eyes," seeing Christ not as replaced, but as profoundly fulfilled.

    In this space, you will receive daily reflections that honor the Bible as the Word of God. Each post follows a trusted rhythm: a brief evocative hook, a selection of Holy Scripture, and a gentle reflection that deepens our understanding through the lens of progressive revelation. We will explore the "One Light" that has shone through many lamps throughout history.

    You can expect to hear from me every day. My hope is that these posts serve as a "pastoral, reflective" companion on your spiritual walk, helping us to discover together that God has never stopped speaking to His children.

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building bridges, not arguments

Link to Padley site

 

https://padlet.com/ksbloodw/building-bridges-not-aeguments-io6ed6eqyd7hzaw2

 Peace Is Not the Absence of Storms

Peace is not the absence of the struggle—it is the presence of Christ within it.

 

  • A Peace Not of This World: In the Gospel of John, Christ offers a peace that is unlike anything the world can provide—a peace that is not dependent on our outward circumstances or the calmness of the seas around us.

  • The Power of Reliance: This inner stillness is found through total reliance on the Divine. The Bahá’í writings echo this biblical truth, describing a calm that no outer condition can take away when the heart is anchored in God.

  • Loosening the Grip of Fear: When we pause to remember that we are "held" by a Power greater than the storm, fear begins to lose its hold on our spirits. Transformation begins when we move from trying to control the wind to trusting the One who walks upon the water.


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