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Give the gift of Faith & Film for the new year, and become a friend of the remarkably prophetic Edward McNulty

In a tribute to faith-and-film critic Edward McNulty, ReadTheSpirit Editor David Crumm writes about Ed's lifelong support of civil rights.

Consider the Courage of Celebrating Hanukkah with Jewish Families This Year

Ten Jewish writers write about the courageous affirmation of lighting the Hanukkah candles in 2023 with rising antisemitism around the world.

Two good deeds in one: Please, give the gift of reading this holiday season.

Holiday suggestions for great reading include a terrific new cozy mystery and true stories of global peacemakers and welcoming communities.

Where can we find St. Nicholas this December? Try the Virginia Theological Seminary

The world's biggest database of St. Nicholas resources is making a historic move to the Virginia Theological Seminary in Alexandria. This move includes the opening of a permanent St. Nicholas exhibit and an educational focus on the justice issues St. Nicholas worked so hard to promote.

Ready for Christmas? Kara Eidson’s Stay Awhile reminds us that hospitality is a divine pursuit

Kara Eidson's new book is a toolbox of daily, weekly, individual and group reflections, and congregational activities, exploring hospitality. In this story, ReadTheSpirit magazine Editor David Crumm and pastor Megan Walther talk with Kara about the many timely ideas in her new book.

Our Hearts Are Heavy, but We Must Keep Sharing Our Light with Others

Interfaith peacemaker Howard Brown, author of Shining Brightly, writes about ways that our writers are feeling grief over the rising tide of hatred and violence in our world, yet still are offering practical ways to make peace.

Peggy Fletcher Stack and Kathleen Peterson invite families to explore ‘A World of Faith’

In a beautiful children's book that's perfect for the whole family, Pulitzer-winner Peggy Fletcher Stack and illustrator Kathleen Peterson invite readers to explore the colorful array of world religions.

In ‘We Survived the End of the World,’ Native American author Steven Charleston urges readers to become prophets of hope

Like Native American prophets voicing hope in the midst of trauma, Charleston asks us— ‘I hope you will see this as a personal invitation to join me and millions of others.’ By DAVID CRUMM Editor of ReadTheSpirit Magazine Are you afraid our world is ending? Polls show that millions of Americans are fearful of the growing effects […]

Hersch Wilson’s ‘Dog Lessons’ is a warm-hearted human biography measured in 18 dogs

Popular memoirist Hersch Wilson's new 'Dog Lessons' tells the story of his life as marked by 18 dogs who have accompanied him on his journey.

Dr. David Gushee joins historians and sociologists in warning against the dangers of Christian extremism

The reason many historians, sociologists and now Christian ethicist Dr. David Gushee are weighing in with dire warnings about the 2024 presidential campaign is that their research shows the re-election of Donald Trump would dramatically alter the course of American democracy. Gushee’s new book "Defending Democracy from its Christian Enemies" launches just three months before the January 15, 2024, Iowa caucuses.