- Ted Slavin. As sure as spring follows winter, better times are ahead (2011). Seasonal spring can be a metaphor for spiritual spring: the renewal of faith. Bahá'ís celebrate both in the annual festival of Ridvan, and this April they will also be praying for the release of imprisoned Iranian Bahá'ís. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. Celebrating a 'revolutionary' who ushered in a new age (2009-10-17). The heretical and progressive message of The Báb. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. Celebrating Survival (2011). Hardships lead to spiritual growth. Grief is sent by God to perfect us, and comfort comes from passing through difficult times. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. Dichotomies of Charles Dickens still hold true today, The (2011-02-19). On the state of the present-day world, which swings between the extremes of unprecedented achievements and unimaginable horrors. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. Fasting period ends Sunday (2011-03-19). The Fast helps us remember the goals of eradicating poverty and achieving gender equality. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. Humankind can't fly until men and women are truly equal (2011). Bahá'ís recognize the importance of International Women's Day. William Hatcher had many observations about the importance of equality and the place of women. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. In tough times, we could all be a little more spiritual (2009-06-20). The importance of praying with and for our friends and neighbors. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. Investment in your community reaps priceless profits (2010-90-18). Getting to know people in your community, and being helpful to your neighbors, has unexpected benefits. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. Iranian Bahá'ís in captivity are living, and suffering, for all of us (2011). Why did a group of Bahá'ís in Iran in 1983 choose to be executed rather than renounce their faith? A new group of Bahá'ís in Iran is facing the same fate. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. Iranian fun and games with Bahá'í followers (2010-08-21). Satirical look at contemporary Iranian persecutions of the Bahá'ís. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. It's not a great weight-loss plan, but fasting is good for the soul (2011). Humorous look at the Fast and questions from non-Bahá'ís, and an overview of the laws of fasting. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. Lighthouses of kindness are scattered among us (2010-12-11). The beauty of those who care for others and do special things in their communities. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. Little 'aliens' who spontaneously break into song (2009-07-18). On raising our children ("little aliens") and what they're learning from the contemporary world they see. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. Materialism Wearing Away at Our Kids (2012-02-11). The materialism of modern society and media is distracting many of our children. Adults must be aware that they are key role models for their kids. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. Nobility is showing kindness and courtesy when times are tough (2009-09-19). Story of Behrouz Tavakkoli, one of the seven "Yaran" (friends) imprisoned in Iran in 2008. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. Power of Prayer Brings a Higher Force into Play, The (2011). Some ideas about how prayer works. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. Providing answers to oft-asked questions of Baha'is (2009-08-15). What do Bahá'ís believe? Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. Recharge your batteries by detaching for a while (2010-07-17). Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. There are rifts, but we have so much in common (2011-01-22). Unity of religions, and a review of Harold Rosen's book Founders of Faith: The Parallel Lives of God's Messengers. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. True wealth isn't something you will find in your wallet (2010-11-13). Contrasting consumerism with the needs of others. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. Unity of Messengers (2009-11-29). Messengers from all the major religions come from the same source; accepting this unity helps us recognize how much needless conflict in the world is based on religious prejudice and misunderstanding. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. We are overdue to honour our end of our covenant with God (2010). Overview of the meanings of the Covenant, from a personal perspective. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. We can do without fences built by prejudice (2011). Just as a windstorm knocks down fences, struggles can unite strangers and overcoming barriers will improve communities. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. We shouldn't occupy ourselves with the faults of others (2010). Bahá'ís are encouraged to speak well of others, avoid back-biting, and follow the examples of the Manifestations and Abdu'l-Bahá. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. What does a Baha'i look like? Look around you (2011-09-30). What distinguishes Bahá'ís and Bahá'í culture. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. What is the Iranian government so afraid of? (2011-06-11). The value of education, and the forced closing of the Bahá'í Institute for Higher Education in Iran. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. Younger Generation Has Always Had the Power to Reshape Our World, The (2010). Young people have a great potential to shape society. Youth trained to lead junior youth groups are called "animators"; they can help guide activist potential to achieving positive effect. Newspapers.
- Ted Slavin. Youths of today can make a difference, if we let them (2010-10-16). If given opportunity to, teens want to be helpful in their community, not just be "cool." Newspapers.
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