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Devotional: Power of truth
Since July 21, Americans have experienced joy and hope for a brighter future. There is a ubiquitous spirit ... Read more
Author: Qadir Abdus-Sabur Ph.D. | The Farmville Herald
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Devotional: The hand that rocks the cradle
Writing in 1865, William Ross Wallace’s poem, “What Rules the World” may offer us an insightful look at ... Read more
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Devotional — A beacon of hope
Years ago, I volunteered as a prison chaplain. There was one aspect of this responsibility that always intrigued ... Read more
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Devotional — Truth: The basis of human success
I recently read in scripture an interesting passage. It described in a few words the Almighty’s requirement for ... Read more
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Devotional: Prophetic models of conduct
Reading scripture reminds us of important human characteristics. These qualities were visible in the lives of all of ... Read more
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Devotional: The divine nature of cooperation
We seldom think of our social interactions mathematically. But, within the universe, there are phenomena that can be ... Read more
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Devotional: Balancing our moral consciousness
Have you ever thought back to a time or experience and wished you could live through it again? ... Read more
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Qadir Abdus-Sabur: Counting our blessings
Sometimes we wake up and it seems that everything in our lives has gone wrong. We may be ... Read more
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Devotional: Five aspects of spiritual development
Having been born into an African Methodist Episcopal family and later converted to Islam, I have found commonalities ... Read more
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Devotional: Coalition for moral excellence
The Almighty provided an excellent example for our reflection. On Sunday, April 9, Jews, Christians and Muslims observed ... Read more
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Devotional: Ramadan: Improving spiritual fitness
A common characteristic among people of Abrahamic faiths is the practice of fasting. For Muslims fasting is observed ... Read more
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Devotional: A spiritual boundary of freedom
In America, we celebrate our freedoms: freedom of speech, thought, religion, right to bear arms, and to participate ... Read more
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Devotional: New Year’s Resolutions. A time to make or break them.
This time of year, we often make New Year’s resolutions only to break them within a few weeks. ... Read more
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Devotional — God’s help is always near
“Give us help from trouble: for vain is the help of man” — Psalms 60:11 Assisting someone in ... Read more
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Devotional — Jonah’s whale
The story of Jonah, given in scripture, provides an interesting metaphor of struggles that we face. Jonah was ... Read more
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Devotional — The hand of God
There is an inspiring poem by Carolyn Joyce Carty entitled, “Footprints in the Sand”, which succinctly illuminates the ... Read more
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Devotional — The golden rule
Last month several religious leaders from Prince Edward County were asked to address “The Golden Rule” as a ... Read more
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Devotional — In God We Trust
We find the words “In God We Trust” on our dollar bills; but do we really believe it ... Read more
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Devotional — Greed: the antithesis of charity
In these troubled times, one asks, “What can I do to make our national and local community life ... Read more
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Devotional — Cool days in spring
Summer, fall, winter, spring: The four seasons of a year each has very different characteristics. We experience changes ... Read more
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Devotional — Purification of the heart
We have a tradition which gives us a simple message of guidance. It reminds us that there is ... Read more