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Rusty Rosman is ‘keeping chaos from overlaying grief’ in ‘Two Envelopes’

Rusty Rosman, author of 'Two Envelopes,' responds to common questions about funeral and legacy planning, including: What will you wear?

Michigan State University Journalism School’s Bias Busters Explain One of America’s Largest ‘Religious’ Groups

Michigan State School of Journalism's award-winning Bias Busters series on religious minorities in America turns to the so-called "nones." One finding is that these unaffiliated folks are diverse and don't like being called "nones."

Rusty Rosman invites us to shape our own legacies through ‘Two Envelopes’

Author Rusty Rosman has designed her new book, Two Envelopes, to let readers shape the way our legacies will be handed to our loved ones.

Jeffrey Munroe talks about ‘Telling Secrets in the Dark’—and finds a new role model in coping with grief

Veteran journalist and pastor Jeffrey Munroe finds many people are eager to discuss his new book, "Telling Secrets in the Dark," and then tell their own stories about life's challenges and resilience.

Jeffrey Munroe talks about ‘Telling Secrets in the Dark’—and finds a new role model in owning grief

Veteran journalist and pastor Jeffrey Munroe finds many people are eager to discuss his new book, "Telling Secrets in the Dark," and then tell their own stories about life's challenges and resilience.

Launching this week—’Telling Stories in the Dark’ invites readers to discover the healing power of community

Jeffrey Munroe's "Telling Stories in the Dark" is receiving high praise from early readers who call this "an enormously helpful book."

Jeffrey Munroe on the power of ‘Telling Stories in the Dark’: ‘When we tell our stories, others find their own healing and hope’

Jeffrey Munroe, author of 'Telling Secrets in the Dark,' talks about how telling our stories of grief, trauma and pain can help us and can help others who share their stories.

Greg Garrett amplifies James Baldwin’s prophetic call from ‘Go Tell It on the Mountain’ to ‘The Welcome Table’

Baylor scholar and author Greg Garrett publishes an overview of James Baldwin's prophetic message including his final play 'Welcome Table.'

Toast New Year 2024 with 10 Resolutions Guaranteed to Light Up This Dark Winter

Ten inspiring authors offer wise New Year Resolutions for making 2024 a more peaceful year in our families, communities and wider world.

The Top 10 Stories You Told Us You Enjoyed—and Shared with Friends—in 2023

In 2023, here are the Top 10 inspiring stories in ReadTheSpirit magazine as judged by how enthusiastically readers shared them with friends.