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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 1d

In the wake of a shocking incident, this congregation has extended an unexpectedly far-reaching display of kindness and empathy. #Compassion #Community #LDS #Forgiveness

After the attack on an LDS church, compassion changed the story

MSU School of Journalism professor Joe Grimm reports on how a surprising grassroots campaign showed compassion in the midst of horror.

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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 2d

Support us in boosting pre-orders for Margaret Stack’s latest work, ‘God in the House’! Discover more at this link: buff.ly/UQGblnn #BookLaunch #PreOrderNow #Catholic #CatholicX #LGBTQCatholic #GodintheHouse #booksky

We're encouraging pre-orders of Margaret Stack's new 'God in the House'

The book tells the untold story of prophetic Catholic theologian Tony Kosnik who challenged traditional Catholic teaching on sexuality.

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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 3d

#StopBullyingDay - we've got the perfect read! Your tween will enjoy "Bullying is No Laughing Matter" by Kurt Kolka, featuring a collection of beloved comic artists. #booksky #EndBullying #bullying buff.ly/bwPcV4u

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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 3d

Support us in boosting pre-orders for Margaret Stack’s latest work, ‘God in the House’! Discover more at this link: buff.ly/UQGblnn #BookLaunch #PreOrderNow #Catholic #CatholicX #LGBTQCatholic #GodintheHouse #booksky

We're encouraging pre-orders of Margaret Stack's new 'God in the House'

The book tells the untold story of prophetic Catholic theologian Tony Kosnik who challenged traditional Catholic teaching on sexuality.

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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 3d

Today is PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day. Do you know what this life changing diagnosis is? Read our story and educate yourself so that you can help identify this illness in the children in your life. #PANSPANDASAwarenessDay #PansPandas #Childhoodillness readthespirit.com/religious-ho...

PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day is October 9

Journalist Ann Worley explains PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day on October 9 and the importance of sharing this news for so many affected families.

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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 4d

This week we invite you to meet Margaret Stack and her new book, ‘God in the House’. Stack’s inspiring memoir tells the story of the prophetic Catholic theologian, the Rev. Dr. Anthony Kosnik. #BookSky #Catholic #GodintheHouse #CatholicBooks #LGBTQCatholics

Meet Margaret Stack and 'God in the House' • Front Edge Publishing

Stack’s inspiring memoir tells the story of the prophetic Catholic theologian, the Rev. Dr. Anthony Kosnik What is this book about? God in the House finally tells the untold story of the Rev. Anthony…

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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 4d

Tomorrow is PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day. Do you know what this life changing diagnosis is? Read our story and educate yourself so that you can help identify this illness in the children in your life. #PANSPANDASAwarenessDay #PansPandas #Childhoodillness

PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day is October 9

Journalist Ann Worley explains PANS/PANDAS Awareness Day on October 9 and the importance of sharing this news for so many affected families.

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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 5d

In the wake of a shocking incident, this congregation has extended an unexpectedly far-reaching display of kindness and empathy. #Compassion #Community #LDS #Forgiveness

After the attack on an LDS church, compassion changed the story

MSU School of Journalism professor Joe Grimm reports on how a surprising grassroots campaign showed compassion in the midst of horror.

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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 5d

This week we invite you to meet Margaret Stack and her new book, ‘God in the House’. Stack’s inspiring memoir tells the story of the prophetic Catholic theologian, the Rev. Dr. Anthony Kosnik. #BookSky #Catholic #GodintheHouse #CatholicBooks #LGBTQCatholics

Meet Margaret Stack and 'God in the House' • Front Edge Publishing

Stack’s inspiring memoir tells the story of the prophetic Catholic theologian, the Rev. Dr. Anthony Kosnik What is this book about? God in the House finally tells the untold story of the Rev. Anthony…

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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 6d

This week Rev. Jack Harnish asks, "You Mean Jesus Isn’t an American or a Brit?". buff.ly/0fBZzqy #christiannationalism #Christianity #Nationalism

You Mean Jesus Isn’t an American or a Brit?

When the great missionary evangelist E. Stanley Jones began his ministry in India in the 1920’s, one of the first challenges he faced was the identification of Christianity with the British E…

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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 6d

Are you gathering under a sukkah tonight? This week's "Religious Holidays and Festivals" highlights, "Sukkot: A time when Jewish communities come together under sukkahs for the Feast of Booths." #Sukkot #FeastOfBooths

Sukkot: Jews gather beneath sukkahs for the Feast of Booths

Holidays & Festivals columnist Stephanie Fenton writes about the annual Jewish harvest festival, a time to gather with friends and family.

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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 6d

Christy Berghoef's adventures are continuing across Europe. On Sunday she took a day of rest, "A Day Wasted Properly in Grasmere". How about you? Do you rest on Sunday? buff.ly/cCpd2rw #rest #Sunday #travel #wanderlust

A Day Wasted Properly in Grasmere

Today is my full day in Grasmere.

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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 6d

#NationalCoachesDay - we've got a book for that! "30 Days with America's High School Coaches". It's the perfect gift for the coach in your child's world. #booksky #coaching #inspiration #giftidea #giftideaforhim www.amazon.com/Thirty-Days-...

Thirty Days with America's High School Coaches: True stories of successful coaches using imagination and a strong internal compass to shape tomorrow's leaders

Amazon.com: Thirty Days with America's High School Coaches: True stories of successful coaches using imagination and a strong internal compass to shape tomorrow's leaders: 9781641801171: Davis, Martin A, Gearity, Brian, MacDonald, G Jeffrey: Books

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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 7d

The moment an author first holds their book is pure magic. ✨ Watch clinical psychologist Margaret Stack open "God in the House" for the very first time. #Booksky #GodInTheHouse #CatholicReform, #ProgressiveCatholic, #SpiritualMemoir, #Unboxingvideo buff.ly/lu5pDAY

Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 7d

The moment an author first holds their book is pure magic. ✨ Watch clinical psychologist Margaret Stack open "God in the House" for the very first time. #Booksky #GodInTheHouse #CatholicReform, #ProgressiveCatholic, #SpiritualMemoir, #Unboxingvideo buff.ly/lu5pDAY

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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 8d

Give your eyes and your heart a break right NOW and take in this latest blog post from Christy Berghoef as she 'conquers' the hills of her homeland. #travel #wanderlust #rest #peace #beauty #hiking #adventure

Claimed by the Hills

The ache of belonging

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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 8d

The Day I Stumbled in the Wrong Door and Found Kindness - a new travelog from Christy Berghoef. #travel #kismet buff.ly/5gTMkFn

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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 9d

We appreciate this new #bookreview of "Changing Our Mind" by David P. Gushee. Many thanks to Michael Chancellor and Good Faith Media for sharing this newest review of a wonderful book. buff.ly/PVI7nQk #forgiveness #LGBTQChristian #lgbtqcommunity

Changing My Mind and Asking Forgiveness

I know the larger issue is that we don't believe LGBTQ+ individuals should have any rights at all, and those ideas are supported by poor interpretations of a few verses scattered throughout the…

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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 9d

Give your eyes and your heart a break right NOW and take in this latest blog post from Christy Berghoef as she 'conquers' the hills of her homeland. #travel #wanderlust #rest #peace #beauty #hiking #adventure

Claimed by the Hills

The ache of belonging

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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 10d

The Day I Stumbled in the Wrong Door and Found Kindness - a new travelog from Christy Berghoef. #travel #kismet buff.ly/5gTMkFn

The Day I Stumbled in the Wrong Door and Found Kindness

After yesterday’s drama, which involved a navigational mishap, getting quite a bit lost, shedding a few tears, getting dry in a church and saved in a pub, and encountering a sheep I’m 90% sure was…

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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 10d

9/11 Pain Continues as Justice System Plods Along buff.ly/sLHoErT #911 #September11 #Grief

9/11 Pain Continues as Justice System Plods Along

Kansas City journalists Bill Tammeus and Mike Casey, both working at the Kansas City Star at the time, lost loved ones in the 9/11 attacks.

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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 11d

Each week, our Faith & Film section highlights movies that our readers might overlook without a little help—and, this week, we’re recommending that readers enjoy an American musical classic that debuted 65 years ago. #MovieReview #TheFantasticks buff.ly/8YNfCvC

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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 11d

Are you following author Christy Berghoef as she travels? Today she's written us a beautiful poem: "Even on a Day Like This". Perhaps it's just what you needed. buff.ly/PUgciHL #poetry

Even on a Day Like This

for the Lake District

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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 11d

Tonight begins Yom Kippur, the holiest day in the Jewish calendar. Have you experienced Kol Nidre or another sacred observance that touched you deeply? Share your reflections. G'mar chatimah tovah to all observing. 📖 buff.ly/q5226oq #YomKippur

Jewish families worldwide turn to fasting and prayer for Yom Kippur

Holidays & Festivals columnist Stephanie Fenton writes about the holiest day in the Jewish calendar, Yom Kippur.

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Read the Spirit @readthespirit.bsky.social · 12d

We appreciate this new #bookreview of "Changing Our Mind" by David P. Gushee. Many thanks to Michael Chancellor and Good Faith Media for sharing this newest review of a wonderful book. buff.ly/PVI7nQk #forgiveness #LGBTQChristian #lgbtqcommunity

Changing My Mind and Asking Forgiveness

I know the larger issue is that we don't believe LGBTQ+ individuals should have any rights at all, and those ideas are supported by poor interpretations of a few verses scattered throughout the…

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