Magazines and Journals

Brilliant Star: Be a Candle, Vol. 51, No. 4. This issue honors the life and example of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá and encourages kids to consider how they can be of service to others. It includes these engaging stories and activities:

• Explore the life of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, which was dedicated to serving humanity and the Bahá’í Faith;
• Invite friends and family to take on a two-week service challenge;
• Discover puzzles and activities that inspire you to put kindness into action;
• Quiz yourself on how well you listen to yourself and others;
• Create a cactus garden gift to celebrate resilience;
• Find out how Bahá’ís created the first race amity convention in 1921;
• Interview people you admire about how and why they serve humanity;
• Get to know Ridvan Foxhall, who empowers kids to express their virtues and cultures onstage and in their communities.

No matter where your strengths and interests lie, your acts of kindness can be candles that light up our world!

Brilliant Star: Join Together, Vol. 51 No. 3. In this issue, discover the meaning and importance of being a world citizen. Compelling content includes:

• Build friendships with games and activities;
• Gain tips and tools for overcoming prejudice;
• Quiz yourself on your change-making skills;
• Create a mini lighthouse with Nur to shine a light on truth;
• Get to know Deltin Sejour, whose passion for dance unites people;
• A story about the first marriage between a Black and white Bahá’í;
• Learn about the Shrine of the Báb and the Ridván Garden in Israel;
• Find out ways to appreciate cultures other than your own;
• Practice finding virtues in nature.

Brilliant Star: Heroic Spirit, Vol. 51, No. 2 In this issue, explore the true meaning of heroism through these activities and more:

• Quiz yourself about your proactive powers;
• Discover inspiring virtues at an Uplifters’ training camp;
• Learn about service from furry, four-legged friends;
• A Nur’s Nook craft to create your own Castle of Courage;
• Find out how to encourage others as a servant leader;
• Write and draw about your own superpowers, goals, and heroes;
• Stories of heroic acts of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh;
• Get to know Dr. Mia Derstine, who uses her healing touch in emergency rooms and in the wilderness;
• Learn answers to kids’ questions about space from NASA astronaut Don Pettit and our STEM Education Advisor, Dr. Steve Scotti.

Brilliant Star: Bounty of Gratitude, Vol. 51 No. 1 In this issue, discover the power of thankfulness with these activities and many more:

• Quiz yourself about how grateful you are.
• Make a sweet gift for a superhero in your life.
• Start your own gratitude journal.
• Find out how handling challenges can strengthen your spirit.
• Get to know Trish Khan, a zookeeper who’s passionate about protecting primates.
• Learn answers to kids’ questions about space from NASA astronaut Leland Melvin and our STEM Education Advisor, Dr. Steve Scotti.
• Shining a light on everyone and everything you’re thankful for brightens our world!

Safíny-i ‘Irfán, Book 22 contains a collection of papers presented at the ‘Irfán Colloquia and Seminars. The ‘Irfán Colloquia started in 1993 and have since been held annually in North America and Europe. The aim and purpose of the Irfan activities are to foster systematic studies of the scriptures and theology of the world religions from a Bahá’í perspective, and to promote scholarly studies of the sacred writings and teachings of the Bahá’í Faith.