- As sure as spring follows winter, better times are ahead. Ted Slavin. (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.
- Celebrating a 'revolutionary' who ushered in a new age. Ted Slavin. (2009-10-17) The heretical and progressive message of The Báb. Newspapers.
- Celebrating Survival. Ted Slavin. (2011) Hardships lead to spiritual growth. Grief is sent by God to perfect us, and comfort comes from passing through difficult times. Newspapers.
- Dichotomies of Charles Dickens still hold true today, The. Ted Slavin. (2011-02-19) On the state of the present-day world, which swings between the extremes of unprecedented achievements and unimaginable horrors. Newspapers.
- Fasting period ends Sunday. Ted Slavin. (2011-03-19) The Fast helps us remember the goals of eradicating poverty and achieving gender equality. Newspapers.
- Humankind can't fly until men and women are truly equal. Ted Slavin. (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.
- In tough times, we could all be a little more spiritual. Ted Slavin. (2009-06-20) The importance of praying with and for our friends and neighbors. Newspapers.
- Investment in your community reaps priceless profits. Ted Slavin. (2010-90-18) Getting to know people in your community, and being helpful to your neighbors, has unexpected benefits. Newspapers.
- Iranian Bahá'ís in captivity are living, and suffering, for all of us. Ted Slavin. (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.
- Iranian fun and games with Bahá'í followers. Ted Slavin. (2010-08-21) Satirical look at contemporary Iranian persecutions of the Bahá'ís. Newspapers.
- It's not a great weight-loss plan, but fasting is good for the soul. Ted Slavin. (2011) Humorous look at the Fast and questions from non-Bahá'ís, and an overview of the laws of fasting. Newspapers.
- Lighthouses of kindness are scattered among us. Ted Slavin. (2010-12-11) The beauty of those who care for others and do special things in their communities. Newspapers.
- Little 'aliens' who spontaneously break into song. Ted Slavin. (2009-07-18) On raising our children ("little aliens") and what they're learning from the contemporary world they see. Newspapers.
- Materialism Wearing Away at Our Kids. Ted Slavin. (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.
- Nobility is showing kindness and courtesy when times are tough. Ted Slavin. (2009-09-19) Story of Behrouz Tavakkoli, one of the seven "Yaran" (friends) imprisoned in Iran in 2008. Newspapers.
- Power of Prayer Brings a Higher Force into Play, The. Ted Slavin. (2011) Some ideas about how prayer works. Newspapers.
- Providing answers to oft-asked questions of Baha'is. Ted Slavin. (2009-08-15) What do Bahá'ís believe? Newspapers.
- Recharge your batteries by detaching for a while. Ted Slavin. (2010-07-17) Newspapers.
- There are rifts, but we have so much in common. Ted Slavin. (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.
- True wealth isn't something you will find in your wallet. Ted Slavin. (2010-11-13) Contrasting consumerism with the needs of others. Newspapers.
- Unity of Messengers. Ted Slavin. (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.
- We are overdue to honour our end of our covenant with God. Ted Slavin. (2010) Overview of the meanings of the Covenant, from a personal perspective. Newspapers.
- We can do without fences built by prejudice. Ted Slavin. (2011) Just as a windstorm knocks down fences, struggles can unite strangers and overcoming barriers will improve communities. Newspapers.
- We shouldn't occupy ourselves with the faults of others. Ted Slavin. (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.
- What does a Baha'i look like? Look around you. Ted Slavin. (2011-09-30) What distinguishes Bahá'ís and Bahá'í culture. Newspapers.
- What is the Iranian government so afraid of?. Ted Slavin. (2011-06-11) The value of education, and the forced closing of the Bahá'í Institute for Higher Education in Iran. Newspapers.
- Younger Generation Has Always Had the Power to Reshape Our World, The. Ted Slavin. (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.
- Youths of today can make a difference, if we let them. Ted Slavin. (2010-10-16) If given opportunity to, teens want to be helpful in their community, not just be "cool." Newspapers.
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