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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.

Media Expert Quentin Schultze draws 20 life lessons for the New Year from a movie that millions will watch (again) this week

The popular Christmas film is more than a nostalgic romp, writes Jean Shepherd collaborator Quentin Schultze in a new inspirational book.

How our Jewish friend showed my wife and I the perfect gift to avert a Christmas tragedy

David Crumm writes about the challenge of helping his family's matriarch achieve her ideal Christmas—and unexpected help from a Jewish friend.

Crossing boundaries to decorate a Christmas tree sparked a lifetime appreciation for neighbors of different faiths

Musician and educator Elaine Greenberg writes about a key childhood experience of helping Christian neighbors decorate their Christmas tree.

As we gather with loved ones, how do we talk about the hardest stuff we’re facing?

Author and patient advocate Howard Brown and his daughter TV journalist Emily Brown talk about his life-and-death struggle with cancer.

Chanukah (Hanukkah) and Christmas are two different holidays united by love of family

Jewish author Rusty Rosman compares Hanukkah, or Chanukah, and Christmas, showing they're quite different, but are united by a love of family.

A Hanukkah tale of lights, trees—and ‘Mrs. Steinberg’s Christmas Tree’

The beloved standup comic, Rabbi Bob Alper, retells a favorite Hanukkah story from his childhood, titled "Mrs. Steinberg's Christmas Tree"

Remembering educator Harold Heie’s art of helping Americans to talk constructively with each other, even in tough times.

Dr. Harold Heie died Nov. 18, 2024. Head of his publishing house David Crumm celebrates his encouragement of constructive conversations.