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Read the Spirit Books is an imprint of Front Edge Publishing and a weekly on-line magazine with a network of writers who have respected voices in religion and spirituality.
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Author Dave Larsen, will be signing his book, "Green Street in Black and White" at Beyond the Book in Homewood, IL on Friday, December 12th at 5:30 p.m. This book makes the perfect gift anyone growing up in the 1960's. #authorevent #homewoodillinois
Book Signing with Author Dave Larsen | Bookstore
It is a true pleasure to welcome Dave Larsen, a proud native of Chicago whose lifelong connection to the city shines through in his writing and storytelling.
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December 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Author Dave Larsen, will be signing his book, "Green Street in Black and White" at Beyond the Book in Homewood, IL on Friday, December 12th at 5:30 p.m. This book makes the perfect gift anyone growing up in the 1960's. #authorevent #homewoodillinois
In this week's "Religious Holidays and Festivals" blog post, Stephanie Fenton defines Hanukkah: Lighting candles as a symbol of religious freedom buff.ly/V9telAU #Hanukkah #Hanukkah2025
Hanukkah: Lighting candles as a symbol of religious freedom
Holidays columnist Stephanie Fenton reports on the Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which starts with a first candle on December 14 in 2025.
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December 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
In this week's "Religious Holidays and Festivals" blog post, Stephanie Fenton defines Hanukkah: Lighting candles as a symbol of religious freedom buff.ly/V9telAU #Hanukkah #Hanukkah2025
A Time To Slow Down: Your December 2025 "How To Be" Newsletter from Author Judith Valente buff.ly/tex1HgB #slowdown
A Time To Slow Down
Your December 2025 "How To Be" Newsletter from Author Judith Valente
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December 9, 2025 at 10:32 PM
A Time To Slow Down: Your December 2025 "How To Be" Newsletter from Author Judith Valente buff.ly/tex1HgB #slowdown
📚✨ Dr. Bob Cutillo's book launch pairs inspiration with community fundraising—when storytelling becomes a catalyst for positive change.
Read more on the Front Edge Publishing blog! buff.ly/3J9a48p
#BookLaunch #CommunityImpact #BooksWithPurpose #NewRelease
Read more on the Front Edge Publishing blog! buff.ly/3J9a48p
#BookLaunch #CommunityImpact #BooksWithPurpose #NewRelease
Dr Cutillo's book launch pairs inspiration and community fundraising
In Denver, Dr. Bob Cutillo worked with friends to combine both inspiration and community fundraising in launching "Holding on in the Storm."
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December 8, 2025 at 10:32 PM
📚✨ Dr. Bob Cutillo's book launch pairs inspiration with community fundraising—when storytelling becomes a catalyst for positive change.
Read more on the Front Edge Publishing blog! buff.ly/3J9a48p
#BookLaunch #CommunityImpact #BooksWithPurpose #NewRelease
Read more on the Front Edge Publishing blog! buff.ly/3J9a48p
#BookLaunch #CommunityImpact #BooksWithPurpose #NewRelease
Bill Mitchell is asking, "Who Took the Photo? And Why it Matters. A new documentary streaming on Netflix explores what it takes to nail down the authorship of a historic photo made 53 years ago. buff.ly/6dbimXy #photography #journalism #truthmatters #TheStringer
Who Took the Photo? And Why it Matters.
A new documentary streaming on Netflix explores what it takes to nail down the authorship of a historic photo made 53 years ago.
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December 7, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Bill Mitchell is asking, "Who Took the Photo? And Why it Matters. A new documentary streaming on Netflix explores what it takes to nail down the authorship of a historic photo made 53 years ago. buff.ly/6dbimXy #photography #journalism #truthmatters #TheStringer
Authors, AJ Yee and @BookBub have some great ideas for growing your author email list. #writingcommunity
22 Ways to Grow Your Author Email List
Discover clever ways authors promote their newsletters, from reader magnets and giveaways to cross-promotions and website optimization tips.
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December 7, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Authors, AJ Yee and @BookBub have some great ideas for growing your author email list. #writingcommunity
Bill Tammeus poses the question, "Christians are urged to care for the unseen and neglected, but in what ways?" How does your church approach this mission? #FaithInAction #CommunityService buff.ly/V8JEhsn #Christianity
Christians are called to care for the overlooked and ignored, but how?
What are the systems that create so many emergencies for humanity?
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December 6, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Bill Tammeus poses the question, "Christians are urged to care for the unseen and neglected, but in what ways?" How does your church approach this mission? #FaithInAction #CommunityService buff.ly/V8JEhsn #Christianity
🎬 Meet 6-year-old Maxine Walther, now a published film critic!
Her first review covers the animated movie Migration — and her kid’s-eye perspective is delightful.
Read it here ➜ buff.ly/hlhhW7a
#MigrationMovie #KidReviewer #FilmReview #ReadTheSpirit #familymovie #kidfriendlymovie
Her first review covers the animated movie Migration — and her kid’s-eye perspective is delightful.
Read it here ➜ buff.ly/hlhhW7a
#MigrationMovie #KidReviewer #FilmReview #ReadTheSpirit #familymovie #kidfriendlymovie
Migration (2023) • Visual Parables
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December 6, 2025 at 2:53 PM
🎬 Meet 6-year-old Maxine Walther, now a published film critic!
Her first review covers the animated movie Migration — and her kid’s-eye perspective is delightful.
Read it here ➜ buff.ly/hlhhW7a
#MigrationMovie #KidReviewer #FilmReview #ReadTheSpirit #familymovie #kidfriendlymovie
Her first review covers the animated movie Migration — and her kid’s-eye perspective is delightful.
Read it here ➜ buff.ly/hlhhW7a
#MigrationMovie #KidReviewer #FilmReview #ReadTheSpirit #familymovie #kidfriendlymovie
Lincoln scholar Duncan Newcomer is launching Cottage Meetings in Maine — small gatherings inspired by Lincoln’s wisdom to help us talk, listen, and reconnect. Much-needed in 2025. Read more ➜ buff.ly/mygxEHi
#Unity #AbrahamLincoln #CottageMeetings
#Unity #AbrahamLincoln #CottageMeetings
Lincoln scholar Duncan Newcomer brings Americans back together
In Maine, Lincoln scholar Duncan Newcomer is launching a series of Cottage Meetings as experiments in reclaiming our shared American values.
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December 5, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Lincoln scholar Duncan Newcomer is launching Cottage Meetings in Maine — small gatherings inspired by Lincoln’s wisdom to help us talk, listen, and reconnect. Much-needed in 2025. Read more ➜ buff.ly/mygxEHi
#Unity #AbrahamLincoln #CottageMeetings
#Unity #AbrahamLincoln #CottageMeetings
It’s time to plan ahead for this Christmas-themed feast on December 6 with our friends at the St. Nicholas Center buff.ly/NzQ0t9K #StNicholasDay #StNicholasDay2025
St. Nicholas Center offers fun, inspiring resources to use Dec. 6
St. Nicholas Center founder Carol Myers provides an overview of resources she provides on the website that helps families celebrate Dec. 6.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:53 PM
It’s time to plan ahead for this Christmas-themed feast on December 6 with our friends at the St. Nicholas Center buff.ly/NzQ0t9K #StNicholasDay #StNicholasDay2025
Bodhi Day (Rohatsu) — a Buddhist holiday of light, meditation & compassion — reminds us that even amid darkness, inner awakening is possible. 🌿✨
Take a moment. Reflect. And maybe let your own light shine a little brighter today.
Read ➜ buff.ly/OB76hg9 #BodhiDay #Rohatsu #Mindfulness #Hope
Take a moment. Reflect. And maybe let your own light shine a little brighter today.
Read ➜ buff.ly/OB76hg9 #BodhiDay #Rohatsu #Mindfulness #Hope
Bodhi Day (Rohatsu): Buddhists embrace light and the paths to enlightenment - Religious Holidays
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8: December brings a season of light for several world religions, and as Christians light candles for Advent and Jews light candles on the menorah, Buddhists celebrate light with a…
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December 4, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Bodhi Day (Rohatsu) — a Buddhist holiday of light, meditation & compassion — reminds us that even amid darkness, inner awakening is possible. 🌿✨
Take a moment. Reflect. And maybe let your own light shine a little brighter today.
Read ➜ buff.ly/OB76hg9 #BodhiDay #Rohatsu #Mindfulness #Hope
Take a moment. Reflect. And maybe let your own light shine a little brighter today.
Read ➜ buff.ly/OB76hg9 #BodhiDay #Rohatsu #Mindfulness #Hope
Today is #NationalSockDay and believe it or not, we've got a book for that! "We are the Socks" by Daniel Buttry will help you believe that peacemaking is truly possible, even in today's divisive society. #peace #peacemaking
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December 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Today is #NationalSockDay and believe it or not, we've got a book for that! "We are the Socks" by Daniel Buttry will help you believe that peacemaking is truly possible, even in today's divisive society. #peace #peacemaking
Bodhi Day (Rohatsu) — a Buddhist holiday of light, meditation & compassion — reminds us that even amid darkness, inner awakening is possible. 🌿✨
Take a moment. Reflect. And maybe let your own light shine a little brighter today.
Read ➜ buff.ly/OB76hg9 #BodhiDay #Rohatsu #Mindfulness #Hope
Take a moment. Reflect. And maybe let your own light shine a little brighter today.
Read ➜ buff.ly/OB76hg9 #BodhiDay #Rohatsu #Mindfulness #Hope
Bodhi Day (Rohatsu): Buddhists embrace light and the paths to enlightenment - Religious Holidays
MONDAY, DECEMBER 8: December brings a season of light for several world religions, and as Christians light candles for Advent and Jews light candles on the menorah, Buddhists celebrate light with a…
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December 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Bodhi Day (Rohatsu) — a Buddhist holiday of light, meditation & compassion — reminds us that even amid darkness, inner awakening is possible. 🌿✨
Take a moment. Reflect. And maybe let your own light shine a little brighter today.
Read ➜ buff.ly/OB76hg9 #BodhiDay #Rohatsu #Mindfulness #Hope
Take a moment. Reflect. And maybe let your own light shine a little brighter today.
Read ➜ buff.ly/OB76hg9 #BodhiDay #Rohatsu #Mindfulness #Hope
Today marks the start of #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek hosted by The Good Grief Trust. Read the Spirit Books, Front Edge Publishing and several of our publishing partners have books that offer comfort, guidance, and hope for those navigating loss. #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek #Grieving
December 3, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Today marks the start of #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek hosted by The Good Grief Trust. Read the Spirit Books, Front Edge Publishing and several of our publishing partners have books that offer comfort, guidance, and hope for those navigating loss. #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek #Grieving
🎬 Meet 6-year-old Maxine Walther, now a published film critic!
Her first review covers the animated movie Migration — and her kid’s-eye perspective is delightful.
Read it here ➜ buff.ly/hlhhW7a
#MigrationMovie #KidReviewer #FilmReview #ReadTheSpirit #familymovie #kidfriendlymovie
Her first review covers the animated movie Migration — and her kid’s-eye perspective is delightful.
Read it here ➜ buff.ly/hlhhW7a
#MigrationMovie #KidReviewer #FilmReview #ReadTheSpirit #familymovie #kidfriendlymovie
Migration (2023) • Visual Parables
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December 3, 2025 at 2:53 PM
🎬 Meet 6-year-old Maxine Walther, now a published film critic!
Her first review covers the animated movie Migration — and her kid’s-eye perspective is delightful.
Read it here ➜ buff.ly/hlhhW7a
#MigrationMovie #KidReviewer #FilmReview #ReadTheSpirit #familymovie #kidfriendlymovie
Her first review covers the animated movie Migration — and her kid’s-eye perspective is delightful.
Read it here ➜ buff.ly/hlhhW7a
#MigrationMovie #KidReviewer #FilmReview #ReadTheSpirit #familymovie #kidfriendlymovie
Lincoln scholar Duncan Newcomer is launching Cottage Meetings in Maine — small gatherings inspired by Lincoln’s wisdom to help us talk, listen, and reconnect. Much-needed in 2025. Read more ➜ buff.ly/mygxEHi
#Unity #AbrahamLincoln #CottageMeetings
#Unity #AbrahamLincoln #CottageMeetings
Lincoln scholar Duncan Newcomer brings Americans back together
In Maine, Lincoln scholar Duncan Newcomer is launching a series of Cottage Meetings as experiments in reclaiming our shared American values.
buff.ly
December 2, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Lincoln scholar Duncan Newcomer is launching Cottage Meetings in Maine — small gatherings inspired by Lincoln’s wisdom to help us talk, listen, and reconnect. Much-needed in 2025. Read more ➜ buff.ly/mygxEHi
#Unity #AbrahamLincoln #CottageMeetings
#Unity #AbrahamLincoln #CottageMeetings
During this first week of Advent Christy Berghoef has hope for the weary. #Advent #Advent2025 buff.ly/AvJzL8u
Advent Week One: Hope for the Weary
Some days it feels as though the world is one great, heaving mechanism that clatters forward under the weight of leaders who confuse self-enrichment and self-preservation for communal wisdom, and who…
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December 2, 2025 at 2:53 PM
During this first week of Advent Christy Berghoef has hope for the weary. #Advent #Advent2025 buff.ly/AvJzL8u
Today, and every day, Jeff Munroe is celebrating, "I’m Not Courageous, I’m Free" #writingcommunity #freedom buff.ly/HMfhcjG
I’m Not Courageous, I’m Free - Reformed Journal
I tend to think you’re all in West Michigan, Canada, and Northwest Iowa, but the computer tells a different story: China, Australia, South Africa, Germany, England, the Philippines, India, and on and…
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December 1, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Today, and every day, Jeff Munroe is celebrating, "I’m Not Courageous, I’m Free" #writingcommunity #freedom buff.ly/HMfhcjG
This week, we're recommending the classic "Home for the Holidays," starring Holly Hunter. Directed by Jodie Foster, this romantic comedy includes a stellar cast: Robert Downey Jr., Dylan McDermott, Claire Danes, Anne Bancroft, and Charles Durning. buff.ly/wfrDSCi. #moviereview #movierecommendation
Review of Home for the Holidays (1995)
Home for the Holidays ranked among film critic Ed McNulty's favorite holiday movies.
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November 29, 2025 at 10:32 PM
This week, we're recommending the classic "Home for the Holidays," starring Holly Hunter. Directed by Jodie Foster, this romantic comedy includes a stellar cast: Robert Downey Jr., Dylan McDermott, Claire Danes, Anne Bancroft, and Charles Durning. buff.ly/wfrDSCi. #moviereview #movierecommendation
This week, we're recommending the classic "Home for the Holidays," starring Holly Hunter. Directed by Jodie Foster, this romantic comedy includes a stellar cast: Robert Downey Jr., Dylan McDermott, Claire Danes, Anne Bancroft, and Charles Durning. buff.ly/wfrDSCi. #moviereview #movierecommendation
Review of Home for the Holidays (1995)
Home for the Holidays ranked among film critic Ed McNulty's favorite holiday movies.
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November 29, 2025 at 2:53 PM
This week, we're recommending the classic "Home for the Holidays," starring Holly Hunter. Directed by Jodie Foster, this romantic comedy includes a stellar cast: Robert Downey Jr., Dylan McDermott, Claire Danes, Anne Bancroft, and Charles Durning. buff.ly/wfrDSCi. #moviereview #movierecommendation
Remembering the roots of our Thanksgiving - rethinking how we look at Thanksgiving from Rev. George Mason. buff.ly/ftY7kcu #Thanksgiving #Thanksgiving2025
Remembering the roots of our Thanksgiving - Explore
Rethinking the way we tell our story By GEORGE MASON Author of The Word Made Fresh Days from now Americans will gather around tables to celebrate our national holiday of Thanksgiving. Those of us…
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November 28, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Remembering the roots of our Thanksgiving - rethinking how we look at Thanksgiving from Rev. George Mason. buff.ly/ftY7kcu #Thanksgiving #Thanksgiving2025
In a fresh blog entry, Chrisy Berghoef unveils insights in "Wisdom in the Browning of Things." Discover more at buff.ly/YiqcRI5. #InsightfulReads #BloggingCommunity #nature #slowingdown
Wisdom in the Browning of Things
It’s been a hard week. A busy week.
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November 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
In a fresh blog entry, Chrisy Berghoef unveils insights in "Wisdom in the Browning of Things." Discover more at buff.ly/YiqcRI5. #InsightfulReads #BloggingCommunity #nature #slowingdown
Where do we find hope in this somber season? Abraham Lincoln showed us how to give thanks in all circumstances - this week's Read the Spirit cover story by Dr. Bob Cutillo. buff.ly/VrA1Hsp #Thanksgiving #Hope #Grief #Gratitude
Abraham Lincoln encouraged us to give thanks in all circumstances
Bob Cutillo, MD, author of Holding on in the Storm, writes about how Thanksgiving is challenging for many people who are grieving.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Where do we find hope in this somber season? Abraham Lincoln showed us how to give thanks in all circumstances - this week's Read the Spirit cover story by Dr. Bob Cutillo. buff.ly/VrA1Hsp #Thanksgiving #Hope #Grief #Gratitude
🍂 This Thanksgiving, we're grateful for YOU—our community of readers and storytellers. Thank you for engaging in meaningful conversations, embracing new perspectives, and making room for inspiring and connecting stories. #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #Community #Thankful
November 27, 2025 at 5:02 PM
🍂 This Thanksgiving, we're grateful for YOU—our community of readers and storytellers. Thank you for engaging in meaningful conversations, embracing new perspectives, and making room for inspiring and connecting stories. #Thanksgiving #Gratitude #Community #Thankful