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Barron
Harper

Auburn, CA

Barron Harper (M.S. in accounting from the University of North Texas) is a US International Tax Consultant with clients in more than 20 countries. A Baha'i since 1967, he has served on local and national Baha'i institutions in the United States, Argentina and Portugal, and has written two Baha'i books - 'Lights of Fortitude' (George Ronald Press) and 'Unfurling the Divine Standard.'

BY Barron Harper

Finding Unity in Adversity: Life Among the Mapuche in Argentina

Finding Unity in Adversity: Life Among the Mapuche in Argentina

Barron Harper | Nov 6, 2024

Unraveling the Impact of Divorce on Children

Unraveling the Impact of Divorce on Children

Barron Harper | May 30, 2024

A Christian Becomes a Baha’i – and Her Parents Object

A Christian Becomes a Baha’i – and Her Parents Object

Barron Harper | Nov 7, 2023

When Dad Accepted a New Religion

When Dad Accepted a New Religion

Barron Harper | Aug 13, 2023

Achieving Marital – and Spiritual – Bliss

Achieving Marital – and Spiritual – Bliss

Barron Harper | May 30, 2023

What Does “the Rapture” Really Mean?

What Does “the Rapture” Really Mean?

Barron Harper | Dec 3, 2022

Her Soul Shone with a Light Incarnate

Her Soul Shone with a Light Incarnate

Barron Harper | Apr 1, 2022

Abdu’l-Baha and the Spiritual Wish that Became a Marriage

Abdu’l-Baha and the Spiritual Wish that Became a Marriage

Barron Harper | Nov 22, 2021

Covid 19: What Can We Learn From History

Covid 19: What Can We Learn From History

Barron Harper | Sep 16, 2021

My Alcoholic Father’s Embrace

My Alcoholic Father’s Embrace

Barron Harper | Mar 17, 2021

What Is Reality - and Can Our Senses Understand it?

What Is Reality – and Can Our Senses Understand it?

Barron Harper | Nov 30, 2020

A Father’s Blessing: How I Became a Baha’i

A Father’s Blessing: How I Became a Baha’i

Barron Harper | Jun 21, 2020

Preventing Mass Shootings: Does Religion Have a Role?

Preventing Mass Shootings: Does Religion Have a Role?

Barron Harper | Jan 10, 2020

Raising Your Children with a Moral Foundation

Raising Your Children with a Moral Foundation

Barron Harper | Sep 8, 2019

Opioids and the Loss of a Child: Heartened through Heartbreak

Opioids and the Loss of a Child: Heartened through Heartbreak

Barron Harper | May 19, 2019

Why Do We Have Wars? The Baha’i Vision of A Peaceful World

Why Do We Have Wars? The Baha’i Vision of A Peaceful World

Barron Harper | Nov 21, 2018

Veteran’s Day: a Century after the Great War

Veteran’s Day: a Century after the Great War

Barron Harper | Nov 11, 2018

Louis Gregory: Tireless Worker for Racial Amity

Louis Gregory: Tireless Worker for Racial Amity

Barron Harper | Oct 12, 2018

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The first sign of faith is love. The message of th

The first sign of faith is love. The message of the holy, divine Manifestations is love; the phenomena of creation are based upon love; the radiance of the world is due to love; the well-being and happiness of the world depend upon it. Therefore, I admonish you that you must strive throughout the human world to diffuse the light of love. The people of this world are thinking of warfare; you must be peacemakers. The nations are self-centered; you must be thoughtful of others rather than yourselves... - #AbdulBaha⠀
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The Promulgation of Universal Peace⠀

Your unique talents and strengths are exactly what

Your unique talents and strengths are exactly what the world needs — serve with what you have and watch the ripple effect grow. Read the full article – link in bio 🔗 #Bahai #Spirituality #UnityinDiversity #HumanUnity

In this world we are influenced by two sentiments,

In this world we are influenced by two sentiments, Joy and Pain. Joy gives us wings! In times of joy our strength is more vital, our intellect keener, and our understanding less clouded. We seem better able to cope with the world and to find our sphere of usefulness. But when sadness visits us we become weak, our strength leaves us, our comprehension is dim and our intelligence veiled. The actualities of life seem to elude our grasp, the eyes of our spirits fail to discover the sacred mysteries, and we become even as dead beings. There is no human being untouched by these two influences; but all the sorrow and the grief that exist come from the world of matter—the spiritual world bestows only the joy! - #AbdulBaha #Bahai #Spirituality #Joy #Happiness
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When I reflect on the journey from my roots in the

When I reflect on the journey from my roots in the Worldwide Church of God to my embrace of the Baha'i Faith, one concept stands out: Oneness. Read the full article – link in bio 🔗 #Bahai #Spirituality #BecomingaBahai #SpiritualJourney

If love and agreement are manifest in a single fam

If love and agreement are manifest in a single family, that family will advance, become illumined and spiritual; but if enmity and hatred exist within it, destruction and dispersion are inevitable. - #AbdulBaha #Bahai #Spirituality #Famility #Unity #Love
(The Promulgation of Universal Peace)

If you seek beauty, solace, and comfort in this wo

If you seek beauty, solace, and comfort in this world, remember we’re only here as tourists, destined to depart to our true home when our earthly passports expire. Read the full article – link in bio 🔗 #Bahai #Spirituality #Materialism #Detachment

There are imperfections in every human being, and

There are imperfections in every human being, and you will always become unhappy if you look toward the people themselves. But if you look toward God, you will love them and be kind to them, for the world of God is the world of perfection and complete mercy. Therefore, do not look at the shortcomings of anybody; see with the sight of forgiveness. The imperfect eye beholds imperfections. The eye that covers faults looks toward the Creator of souls. You must love and be kind to everybody, care for the poor, protect the weak, heal the sick, teach and educate the ignorant. - #AbdulBaha⠀
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When we challenge assumptions about faith, spirit,

When we challenge assumptions about faith, spirit, and resurrection, we may find that the journey leads to unexpected truths. Read the full article – link in bio 🔗 #Bahai #Spirituality #Resurrection #Spirit #Afterlife

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