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Making a major life transition (03)—MSU Bias Busters’ founder Joe Grimm reminds us of differing experiences of each U.S. generation

MSU School of Journalism Bias Busters' Joe Grimm reports on how his team of student researchers explored Gen X and Milliennial differences.

Making a major life transition (02)—Jonathan Grimm urges us to see the fatal flaws in old dreams of “retirement”

Financial ethicist Jonathan Grimm, author of "The Future Poor," is unique in his warnings to Americans against stereotypes about "retirement."

Making a major life transition (01)—Henry G. Brinton describes “Three Steps Toward Ending Well”

Pastor and popular author Henry G. Brinton has been researching best practices in making a transition out of full-time pastoral ministry.

Doug Brouwer, author of ‘The Travelers Path,’ takes us to the movies!

Author of the popular book "The Traveler's Path," Douglas Brouwer lists his all-time "Top 10 Best Travel Movies" and asks: "What are yours?"

In “Manna Songs,” writers celebrate the many facets of “Jewish joy”

Editor Diane Gottlieb tells how she gathered the dozens of essays—true stories about Jewish life—to create the new collection, "Manna Songs."

In a single stroke, a caregiving expert becomes the caregiving recipient

A year after a devastating stroke, beloved author Benjamin Pratt writes to thank and encourage caregivers who helped him in this journey.

Dramatic changes unfold in the Catholic church as Pope Francis’s legacy is strengthened by Pope Leo

Authors Jack Kresnak and Patricia Montemurri report for NCR about progressive Catholic changes in Detroit under new Pope Leo XIV.

In ‘The Big Relief,’ David Zahl reminds readers of ‘the truly good part’ of Christianity’s Good News

Mockingbird Ministries Director David Zahl's inspiring new book explores what Christians mean when they talk about feeling God's loving grace.

Out of Africa, Maggy Barankitse gives us a vision of a world rebuilt by courage, love and faith

Enjoy this excerpt of Maggy Barankitse’s inspiring story EDITOR’S NOTE: For nearly two decades, the mission of our weekly magazine ReadTheSpirit has been to help readers understand and appreciate religious and cultural diversity through our coverage highlighting the best stories, books and films we can find each week. Our guiding principle: “Good media builds healthy […]

Here’s a Sample from the opening pages as Christy Berghoef invites us into her new memoir, ‘Rooted’

Inspirational writer Christy Berghoef writes about the longing for home we all share in the opening chapter of her new memoir, 'Rooted.'