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