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Read the Spirit Books is an imprint of Front Edge Publishing and a weekly on-line magazine with a network of writers who have respected voices in religion and spirituality.
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A message of gratitude for Thanksgiving delivered by Rev. George Mason and Rabbi Nancy Kasten from Faith Commons. Watch it here: buff.ly/m69pdR0 #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #FaithCommons
A Thanksgiving Reflection from Faith Commons
In this Thanksgiving message, Rev. Dr. George Mason and Rabbi Nancy Kasten reflect on gratitude, joy, and the responsibility we carry for our neighbors. They share what they’re thankful for this…
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November 24, 2025 at 10:32 PM
A message of gratitude for Thanksgiving delivered by Rev. George Mason and Rabbi Nancy Kasten from Faith Commons. Watch it here: buff.ly/m69pdR0 #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #FaithCommons
THIS WEEK, we're highlighting a favorite holiday movie of the late Ed McNulty, celebrated annually in our magazine. Ed believed it was a wonderful story about diverse people forming a loving community at Thanksgiving, calling it superior to many mainstream comedies. buff.ly/m3Griee #moviereview
Read the Spirit
Focused on spiritual diversity & cross-cultural issues, Read the Spirit is a publishing company, an online magazine, a network of writers & a growing community.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:32 PM
THIS WEEK, we're highlighting a favorite holiday movie of the late Ed McNulty, celebrated annually in our magazine. Ed believed it was a wonderful story about diverse people forming a loving community at Thanksgiving, calling it superior to many mainstream comedies. buff.ly/m3Griee #moviereview
On this Sunday morning, Stephanie Fenton shares, "Christ the King: On Sunday before Advent, Christians ‘stir-up’ puddings and prepare for ‘coming King’ " #Advent #ChristtheKing #Advent2025
Christ the King: On Sunday before Advent, Christians 'stir-up' puddings and prepare for 'coming King' - Religious Holidays
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23: Pay tribute to Jesus triumphant and prepare the Christmas pudding on the Feast of Christ the King. During the last Sunday before Advent, Western Christian churches (Roman…
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November 23, 2025 at 2:53 PM
On this Sunday morning, Stephanie Fenton shares, "Christ the King: On Sunday before Advent, Christians ‘stir-up’ puddings and prepare for ‘coming King’ " #Advent #ChristtheKing #Advent2025
THIS WEEK, we're highlighting a favorite holiday movie of the late Ed McNulty, celebrated annually in our magazine. Ed believed it was a wonderful story about diverse people forming a loving community at Thanksgiving, calling it superior to many mainstream comedies. buff.ly/m3Griee #moviereview
Read the Spirit
Focused on spiritual diversity & cross-cultural issues, Read the Spirit is a publishing company, an online magazine, a network of writers & a growing community.
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November 22, 2025 at 10:32 PM
THIS WEEK, we're highlighting a favorite holiday movie of the late Ed McNulty, celebrated annually in our magazine. Ed believed it was a wonderful story about diverse people forming a loving community at Thanksgiving, calling it superior to many mainstream comedies. buff.ly/m3Griee #moviereview
It’s time to plan ahead for this Christmas-themed feast on December 6 with our friends at the St. Nicholas Center buff.ly/XYUL6In #FestiveFeast #StNicholasDay
St. Nicholas Center offers fun, inspiring resources to use Dec. 6
St. Nicholas Center founder Carol Myers provides an overview of resources she provides on the website that helps families celebrate Dec. 6.
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November 22, 2025 at 2:53 PM
It’s time to plan ahead for this Christmas-themed feast on December 6 with our friends at the St. Nicholas Center buff.ly/XYUL6In #FestiveFeast #StNicholasDay
It’s time to plan ahead for this Christmas-themed feast on December 6 with our friends at the St. Nicholas Center buff.ly/XYUL6In #FestiveFeast #StNicholasDay
St. Nicholas Center offers fun, inspiring resources to use Dec. 6
St. Nicholas Center founder Carol Myers provides an overview of resources she provides on the website that helps families celebrate Dec. 6.
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November 21, 2025 at 10:32 PM
It’s time to plan ahead for this Christmas-themed feast on December 6 with our friends at the St. Nicholas Center buff.ly/XYUL6In #FestiveFeast #StNicholasDay
Join us in celebrating 100 Years of Jewish Book Month with 15 great books from Torah to the rich taste of warm bread buff.ly/NGs05cF #JewishBookMonth #JewishBooks #Jewish #booksky
Celebrating 100 Years of Jewish Book Month
Marking the centennial of Jewish Book Month, Front Edge Publishing and ReadTheSpirit Books highlights more than a dozen great Jewish books.
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November 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Join us in celebrating 100 Years of Jewish Book Month with 15 great books from Torah to the rich taste of warm bread buff.ly/NGs05cF #JewishBookMonth #JewishBooks #Jewish #booksky
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November 20, 2025 at 10:32 PM
This week's Read the Spirit cover story "Great Books for Individuals and Faith Communities Embracing LGBTQ Inclusion" buff.ly/7iaVksc #LGBTQInclusion #FaithAndInclusion #AffirmingChurch #LGBTQChristian #BookRecommendations #FaithBooks #BookCommunity #ProgressiveChristianity #CommunityMatters
November 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
This week's Read the Spirit cover story "Great Books for Individuals and Faith Communities Embracing LGBTQ Inclusion" buff.ly/7iaVksc #LGBTQInclusion #FaithAndInclusion #AffirmingChurch #LGBTQChristian #BookRecommendations #FaithBooks #BookCommunity #ProgressiveChristianity #CommunityMatters
Join us in celebrating 100 Years of Jewish Book Month with 15 great books from Torah to the rich taste of warm bread buff.ly/NGs05cF #JewishBookMonth #JewishBooks #Jewish #booksky
Celebrating 100 Years of Jewish Book Month
Marking the centennial of Jewish Book Month, Front Edge Publishing and ReadTheSpirit Books highlights more than a dozen great Jewish books.
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November 19, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Join us in celebrating 100 Years of Jewish Book Month with 15 great books from Torah to the rich taste of warm bread buff.ly/NGs05cF #JewishBookMonth #JewishBooks #Jewish #booksky
Is your small group looking for a book and discussion guide to help those grieving or caregiving? "Holding on in the Storm" has a discussion guide that will take you through the book's pages and message. buff.ly/VLhSNFk #smallgroup #grief #caregiver
November 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Is your small group looking for a book and discussion guide to help those grieving or caregiving? "Holding on in the Storm" has a discussion guide that will take you through the book's pages and message. buff.ly/VLhSNFk #smallgroup #grief #caregiver
Do you enjoy the back story to a book? In this new blog post from Dave Larsen, he shares the story of his new book, "Green Street in Black and White". If you grew up in the 1960's or 70's, you may recognize your parents in this story. buff.ly/QACFddw #Whiteflight
The Flash, 1962 - Reformed Journal
I asked myself if I would have made different decisions and taken different actions than those my parents took in moving us to the suburbs.
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November 18, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Do you enjoy the back story to a book? In this new blog post from Dave Larsen, he shares the story of his new book, "Green Street in Black and White". If you grew up in the 1960's or 70's, you may recognize your parents in this story. buff.ly/QACFddw #Whiteflight
This week's Read the Spirit cover story "Great Books for Individuals and Faith Communities Embracing LGBTQ Inclusion" buff.ly/7iaVksc #LGBTQInclusion #FaithAndInclusion #AffirmingChurch #LGBTQChristian #BookRecommendations #FaithBooks #BookCommunity #ProgressiveChristianity #CommunityMatters
November 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
This week's Read the Spirit cover story "Great Books for Individuals and Faith Communities Embracing LGBTQ Inclusion" buff.ly/7iaVksc #LGBTQInclusion #FaithAndInclusion #AffirmingChurch #LGBTQChristian #BookRecommendations #FaithBooks #BookCommunity #ProgressiveChristianity #CommunityMatters
This week author Christy Berghoef and her daughter, remind us to "Dance in the Rain". buff.ly/XGRVZrs
Dancing in the Rain
A covid memory
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November 17, 2025 at 10:32 PM
This week author Christy Berghoef and her daughter, remind us to "Dance in the Rain". buff.ly/XGRVZrs
In this week's Monday Memo, Rev. Jack Harnish shares, "No, I am Not a Robot". How about you? Are you a robot, or are you experiencing life in-person? buff.ly/jyBcxcC #MondayMotivation
MONDAY MEMO
A Weekly Message from Jack Harnish
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November 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
In this week's Monday Memo, Rev. Jack Harnish shares, "No, I am Not a Robot". How about you? Are you a robot, or are you experiencing life in-person? buff.ly/jyBcxcC #MondayMotivation
We are grateful to see that "God in the House" by Margaret Stack is continuing to climb the "Best Seller New Release" ladder. Have you ordered your copy yet? #humansexuality #CatholicChurch #Catholic buff.ly/lxUejKX
November 15, 2025 at 2:53 PM
We are grateful to see that "God in the House" by Margaret Stack is continuing to climb the "Best Seller New Release" ladder. Have you ordered your copy yet? #humansexuality #CatholicChurch #Catholic buff.ly/lxUejKX
What do you do when the storm isn't passing... it's just beginning? "Holding on in the Storm: Biblical Wisdom for Courage and Guidance Through Sickness, Suffering, Death, and Grief"
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Holding on in the Storm Book Trailer -2
What do you do when the storm isn't passing... it's just beginning?
When Dr. Bob Cutillo heard the words "terminal cancer," everything changed. Not for a patient this time—but for his beloved wife,…
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November 14, 2025 at 10:32 PM
What do you do when the storm isn't passing... it's just beginning? "Holding on in the Storm: Biblical Wisdom for Courage and Guidance Through Sickness, Suffering, Death, and Grief"
buff.ly/t7I4NKB grief book, cancer caregiver book, Christian grief support
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An author's first 5-star review is unforgettable, and the publisher cherishes it too! Sr. Benda adores "Holding on in the Storm," and we believe you'll feel the same. #bookreview #bookrecommendation #grief #hospice #caregiving #booksky buff.ly/nEobXHa
November 14, 2025 at 2:53 PM
An author's first 5-star review is unforgettable, and the publisher cherishes it too! Sr. Benda adores "Holding on in the Storm," and we believe you'll feel the same. #bookreview #bookrecommendation #grief #hospice #caregiving #booksky buff.ly/nEobXHa
What do you do when the storm isn't passing... it's just beginning? "Holding on in the Storm: Biblical Wisdom for Courage and Guidance Through Sickness, Suffering, Death, and Grief"
buff.ly/t7I4NKB grief book, cancer caregiver book, Christian grief support
buff.ly/t7I4NKB grief book, cancer caregiver book, Christian grief support
Holding on in the Storm Book Trailer -2
What do you do when the storm isn't passing... it's just beginning?
When Dr. Bob Cutillo heard the words "terminal cancer," everything changed. Not for a patient this time—but for his beloved wife,…
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November 13, 2025 at 10:32 PM
What do you do when the storm isn't passing... it's just beginning? "Holding on in the Storm: Biblical Wisdom for Courage and Guidance Through Sickness, Suffering, Death, and Grief"
buff.ly/t7I4NKB grief book, cancer caregiver book, Christian grief support
buff.ly/t7I4NKB grief book, cancer caregiver book, Christian grief support
A new review by @Bill Mitchell about "God in the House" by Margaret Stack. #godinthehouse #CatholicChurch #humansexuality #bookreview buff.ly/lxUejKX
November 13, 2025 at 2:53 PM
A new review by @Bill Mitchell about "God in the House" by Margaret Stack. #godinthehouse #CatholicChurch #humansexuality #bookreview buff.ly/lxUejKX
Each week, the Read the Spirit Faith & Film section highlights movies that our readers might overlook without a little help. This week, we are thanking Pulitzer-prize-winning religion writer Peggy Stack for recommending "River Runs Through It". #RobertRedford #moviereview www.readthespirit.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Each week, the Read the Spirit Faith & Film section highlights movies that our readers might overlook without a little help. This week, we are thanking Pulitzer-prize-winning religion writer Peggy Stack for recommending "River Runs Through It". #RobertRedford #moviereview www.readthespirit.com
We are grateful for this new #bookreview from veteran journalist Bill Tammeus, "When he challenged strict religious authorities, he paid a high price—But he challenged them anyway." Would you do the same? #Catholic #CatholicChurch #PopeLeo #Sexuality
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He learned what happens when strict religious authorities get challenged
But he challenged them anyway.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:56 PM
We are grateful for this new #bookreview from veteran journalist Bill Tammeus, "When he challenged strict religious authorities, he paid a high price—But he challenged them anyway." Would you do the same? #Catholic #CatholicChurch #PopeLeo #Sexuality
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An author's first 5-star review is unforgettable, and the publisher cherishes it too! Sr. Benda adores "Holding on in the Storm," and we believe you'll feel the same. #bookreview #bookrecommendation #grief #hospice #caregiving #booksky buff.ly/nEobXHa
November 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
An author's first 5-star review is unforgettable, and the publisher cherishes it too! Sr. Benda adores "Holding on in the Storm," and we believe you'll feel the same. #bookreview #bookrecommendation #grief #hospice #caregiving #booksky buff.ly/nEobXHa
On this Veteran's Day we salute all who have served with grateful hearts. If you'd like to read about these American heroes, we respectfully suggest these books. #VeteransDay #VeteransDay2025
November 11, 2025 at 10:32 PM
On this Veteran's Day we salute all who have served with grateful hearts. If you'd like to read about these American heroes, we respectfully suggest these books. #VeteransDay #VeteransDay2025
In today's "Monday Memo" Rev. Jack Harnish shares "The Uniform Didn't Fit" buff.ly/0LjTbdQ #VeteransDay #VeteransDay2025
The Uniform Didn’t Fit
We were invited to a Halloween party…including costumes. Judy and I decided to go as World War II icons. I was wearing my Dad’s uniform and Judy was a darling Rosie the Riveter. Only on…
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November 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
In today's "Monday Memo" Rev. Jack Harnish shares "The Uniform Didn't Fit" buff.ly/0LjTbdQ #VeteransDay #VeteransDay2025