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.
October 4, 2008 Sabena Stark - High Holy Days a time to review, renew our lives
September 27, 2008 Denise G. - Women credits 12-step programs with her recovery
September 20, 2008 Lisa Blendheim - Work with disabled taught lesson about tolerance
September 13, 2008 Walt Scott - Belief in God's goodness for all transcends strife
September 6, 2008 Lisa-Marie DiVincent - Four steps lead to empathy-evoking communication
August 30, 2008 Partava - Good thoughts, words, deeds bring about good results
August 23, 2008 Karen Williamson - Church soloist says music opens soul to a musical connection with God
August 16, 2008 Edgar Peara - Unconditional love gives us strength to care for others
August 9, 2008 Bethel Evans - A vision of the future brings joy to each day's start
August 2, 2008 Joe Lee - Pastor felt called by God to start a Bible-teaching church in Eugene
July 26. 2008 C. Forrest-McDowell - Instant pudding soothes, then smooths way in path to spiritual surrender
July 19, 2008 Mona King - Life is a journey, and it is our faith that helps guide us along the spiritual path
July 12, 2008 Brian Merrick - Study of Buddhism brings workable philosophy, compassion for others
July 5, 2008 Rod Fielder - Sweet Home's weekly free meal offers opportunity to encounter the sacred