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We are inspired by the poetic instincts of birds in ‘Murmuration,’ thanks to Jeffrey Munroe

This story includes a 15-minute video podcast in which poet Jeffrey Munroe reads his poem, 'Murmuration,' and talks about how he wrote it.

A great way to observe Black History Month is to visit a Black church in your area

In visiting a Black church, you may discover many “churches” within those hallowed walls “No pillar of the African American community has been more central to its history, identity and social justice vision than the Black Church.” Henry Louis Gates Jr. By JOE GRIMM Founder of the MSU School of Journalism Bias Busters The Black Church […]

Healing Wisdom from a Hospital Night Chaplain

Veteran hospital night chaplain Daniel Kidder-McQuown writes about unique challenges and opportunities of working with families and staff.

As our nation’s leadership changes, a heartfelt letter from Catholic author Margaret Stack

As a Catholic psychologist and author, Peggy Stack writes about conflicted feelings as she watches American leadership dramatically change.

After more than a century, the U.S. officially corrects the record of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

Here’s where to find the new official record of the Tulsa Race Massacre By DAVID CRUMM Editor of ReadTheSpirit magazine One of the many horrific secrets that was intentionally buried in the dust of what often passes for our “American History” finally has received an in-depth analysis of what really happened on May 31 through June 1, […]

Let’s all take a ‘Forest Walk on a Friday’ with Lynne Golodner

. ‘I hope readers who generously pick up this book will see themselves in my stories.’ ‘Our details may be different, but our desires are universal. We all hunger, yearn, lament and remember.’ . EDITOR’s NOTE: Lynne Golodner has been a colleague of our publishing house since the day we were founded in 2007. She […]

Religious makeup of Congress in 2025 still holds more ‘Christians’ than America itself

In 2025, Congress will have slightly fewer Christians, but still has a self-identified Christian majority larger than the US population.

Remembering Jimmy Carter (1924-2024) and his deep faith that peace is possible

In this interview, former President Carter talks about his years of leading Bible studies that focus on the biblical mandate for peacemaking.

Highlighting the Top 10 stories you told us you enjoyed—and shared with friends—in 2024

The 2024 annual roundup of most important stories in ReadTheSpirit.com online magazine focuses on encouraging healthy national conversations.

Let There Be Light This Holiday Season

Artist Michelle Sider sends us this Hanukkah letter describing how her vocation to help the world includes incorporating visions of light.