Heart to Heart Columns

Each Saturday, at the top of the Religion page in the Eugene Register-Guard, individuals from the LIA interfaith community write a 500-word article about some aspect dear to their heart from their spiritual tradition's teachings and practice and their own experiences.

The purpose of this column is to contribute to the growing realization that spirituality does uplift the human spirit and can solve human as well as community problems. Guidelines to submit articles.

July 24, 2010           Larry Gruman - Report to Creator requires opening up

July 17, 2010           Dean VanLeuven - Connecting to love is the heart of spirituality

July 10, 2010           Gregg Fuller - Events change bu Christ's love never does

July 3, 2010             Stana Knez - We all have freedom to return to the divine

June 26, 2010          Oswin Hollenbeck - Faith traditions grow from love, compassion

June 19, 2010          Dianne Brause - Different faiths turn and face one another

June 12, 2010          Lynn Walker -  We are all one in God's, and mother's, eyes

June 4, 2010            John Antone - Experiences, good and bad, can be our guide

May 29, 2010           Victoria Koch - Life's small moments are also life's lessons

May 22, 2010           Chuck Craytor - Buddhism embraces spirit of exploration

May 15, 2010           Edgar Peara - In troubled times, commit yourself to change

May 8, 2010             James Shepherd - Honor mothers by sharing unconditional love

May 1, 2010             Megan Butler - Breathing in life's promises and possibilities

April 24, 2010           Suzanne Aird - Imagine Eugene a city of peace

April 17, 2010           Vida Ellins - The festival of Rivdan:  What it means to me

April 10, 2010           Lorna Baldwin - Annual event aids poor, connects with farmers

April 3, 2010             Daniel Bryant - The cross that speaks

March 27, 2010         Veena Howard - Gandhi's relevance grows in difficult times

March 20. 2010         Steven Shankman - Does violence always result in bad karma

March 13, 2010         Ginny Nilsen - Everyone invited to inspire, be inspired here

March 6, 2010           Elaine Andres - Surrendering to God brings new awareness

February 27, 2010      Eliza Drummond - If we go halfway, God will meet us there

February 20, 2010      Viriam Singh Khalsa - Sikh tradition solidifies parent - child bonds

February 13, 2010      Thomas Dodd - A Day to Remember Gifts of Love in our Lives

February 6, 2010        Sherry D. Lady - 'I love you anyway' can double our harmony

January 30, 2010        Larry Gruman - Vengeance is wrong path to more humane future

January 23, 2010        Mary Sharon Moore - Stormy times demand radical trust, faith

January 16, 2010        Kalani Goins - Listen to that still, small voice as it guides us truly

January 9. 2010          Bill Harris - Say a prayer of peace on World Religion Day

January 2, 2010          Arun Toke - When we act out of love, we love ourselves

December 26, 2009     Gregg Fuller - After years of persistence, a prayer is answered

December 19, 2009     Nancy Atkins - Good will toward men can become tangible

December 12, 2009     Ben Avraham- Holiday offers chance to rekindle dedication

December 5, 2009       Inge Tarantola- Advent reawakens the heart and the spirit

November 28, 2009     Margie Sherman - Transcending fear can reveal strength, hope

November 21, 2009     Edgar Peara - Find reasons for thankfulness to lift mood

November 14, 2009     Anna Sontag - Inner voice helps guide us on spiritual path

November 7, 2009       Dr. Don Addison - Soar on wings of whatever faith you choose

October 31, 2009         LeRoy Hershiser - Find the way by serving least of our 'kin'

October 24, 2009         Barry Nobel - Self-care sets a good example for children

October 17, 2009         The Rev. Stephen Ames - A prayer for boundless support of love, fidelity

October 10. 2009         Lisa-Marie DiVincent - Use an open door policy to embrace all people

October 3, 2009           Veena Howard - Silence lets us listern for signs of eternal love

September 26. 2009     Netti Garner - Walking to bird's song affords chance to hear the divine

September 19, 2009     Maurice Harris - Humility counteracts arrogance, certainty

September 12, 2009     David Hazen - We can turn every day into a day of peace

September 5, 2009       Gary Young - Jesus and the Buddha offer parallel lessons


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