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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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We are grateful to see that "God in the House" by Margaret Stack is continuing to climb the "Best Seller New Release" ladder. Have you ordered your copy yet? #humansexuality #CatholicChurch #Catholic buff.ly/lxUejKX

15.11.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Holding on in the Storm Book Trailer -2 What do you do when the storm isn't passing... it's just beginning? When Dr. Bob Cutillo heard the words "terminal cancer," everything changed. Not for a patient this timeβ€”but for his beloved wife,…

What do you do when the storm isn't passing... it's just beginning? "Holding on in the Storm: Biblical Wisdom for Courage and Guidance Through Sickness, Suffering, Death, and Grief"
buff.ly/t7I4NKB grief book, cancer caregiver book, Christian grief support

14.11.2025 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An author's first 5-star review is unforgettable, and the publisher cherishes it too! Sr. Benda adores "Holding on in the Storm," and we believe you'll feel the same. #bookreview #bookrecommendation #grief #hospice #caregiving #booksky buff.ly/nEobXHa

14.11.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Holding on in the Storm Book Trailer -2
What do you do when the storm isn't passing... it's just beginning? When Dr. Bob Cutillo heard the words "terminal cancer," everything changed. Not for a patient this timeβ€”but for his beloved wife,… Holding on in the Storm Book Trailer -2

What do you do when the storm isn't passing... it's just beginning? "Holding on in the Storm: Biblical Wisdom for Courage and Guidance Through Sickness, Suffering, Death, and Grief"
buff.ly/t7I4NKB grief book, cancer caregiver book, Christian grief support

13.11.2025 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A new review by @Bill Mitchell about "God in the House" by Margaret Stack. #godinthehouse #CatholicChurch #humansexuality #bookreview buff.ly/lxUejKX

13.11.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Each week, the Read the Spirit Faith & Film section highlights movies that our readers might overlook without a little help. This week, we are thanking Pulitzer-prize-winning religion writer Peggy Stack for recommending "River Runs Through It". #RobertRedford #moviereview www.readthespirit.com

12.11.2025 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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He learned what happens when strict religious authorities get challenged But he challenged them anyway.

We are grateful for this new #bookreview from veteran journalist Bill Tammeus, "When he challenged strict religious authorities, he paid a high priceβ€”But he challenged them anyway." Would you do the same? #Catholic #CatholicChurch #PopeLeo #Sexuality
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12.11.2025 14:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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An author's first 5-star review is unforgettable, and the publisher cherishes it too! Sr. Benda adores "Holding on in the Storm," and we believe you'll feel the same. #bookreview #bookrecommendation #grief #hospice #caregiving #booksky buff.ly/nEobXHa

12.11.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On this Veteran's Day we salute all who have served with grateful hearts. If you'd like to read about these American heroes, we respectfully suggest these books. #VeteransDay #VeteransDay2025

11.11.2025 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Uniform Didn’t Fit We were invited to a Halloween party…including costumes. Judy and I decided to go as World War II icons. I was wearing my Dad’s uniform and Judy was a darling Rosie the Riveter. Only on…

In today's "Monday Memo" Rev. Jack Harnish shares "The Uniform Didn't Fit" buff.ly/0LjTbdQ #VeteransDay #VeteransDay2025

11.11.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dr. Cutillo explores God's enduring love in 'Holding on in the Storm' Physician and Christian educator Dr. Bob Cutillo writes about his own family's experiences overcoming trauma and grief with a renewed faith.

Read the Spirit's David Crumm beautifully captures the heart behind "Holding on in the Storm" in this moving cover story. Dr. Bob Cutillo opens up about why he wrote this bookβ€”and it's not just his story alone. Read & share ➑️ buff.ly/5tM8nRA
#HoldingOnInTheStorm #ReadTheSpirit #Faith #Hope #GodsLove

10.11.2025 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A new review by @bostonbill.bsky.social about "God in the House" by Margaret Stack. #godinthehouse #CatholicChurch #humansexuality #bookreview www.amazon.com/God-House-Ca...

10.11.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It turns out you can go back after all LOUISVILLEΒ β€” When author Christy Berghoef took to the β€œA Matter of Faith: A Presby Podcast” microphone for an episode that dropped Thursday, hosts Simon Doong and the Rev. Lee Catoe asked her what it…

Many thanks to Presbyterian News Services for helping us share the news about Christy Berghoef's new book, "Rooted". An important message for this holiday season, "It turns out you can go back after all" buff.ly/t1folr8 #homecoming #Rooted #bookrecommendation

10.11.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It's always exciting when a book earns it's very first 5-star review! "God in the House" by Margaret Stack is celebrating its first, and surely not its last, 5-star review. Have you ordered your copy yet? #GodintheHouse #humansexuality #catholicchurch buff.ly/MYE3vCh

09.11.2025 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This Month, a Person Somewhere Will Buy the 40,000th copy of Changing Our Mind Widening the circle of covenantal love, human dignity, and full Christian belonging.

Dr. David P. Gushee shares, "This Month, a Person Somewhere Will Buy the 40,000th copy of Changing Our Mind". Have your read "Changing Our Mind?" #booksky #inclusionmatters #lgbtqcommunity #christianity #lgbtqchristian

09.11.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So a Catholic Priest disagrees with the Church about sexual matters. And Margaret Stark, his wife, wrote a book about it So a Catholic Priest disagrees with the Church about sexual matters. And Margaret Stark, his wife, wrote a book about it

We appreciate Pat McMahon and The God Show for this podcast about Margaret Stack's new book about her late husband, "God in the House: The Life and Times of Catholic Theologian Anthony Kosnik." buff.ly/BMP06GA #GodintheHouse #CatholicChurch #HumanSexuality

08.11.2025 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This Month, a Person Somewhere Will Buy the 40,000th copy of Changing Our Mind Widening the circle of covenantal love, human dignity, and full Christian belonging.

Dr. David P. Gushee shares, "This Month, a Person Somewhere Will Buy the 40,000th copy of Changing Our Mind". Have your read "Changing Our Mind?" #booksky #inclusionmatters #lgbtqcommunity #christianity #lgbtqchristian buff.ly/ZAHvCdh

08.11.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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So a Catholic Priest disagrees with the Church about sexual matters. And Margaret Stark, his wife, wrote a book about it So a Catholic Priest disagrees with the Church about sexual matters. And Margaret Stark, his wife, wrote a book about it

We appreciate Pat McMahon and The God Show for this podcast about Margaret Stack's new book about her late husband, "God in the House: The Life and Times of Catholic Theologian Anthony Kosnik." buff.ly/BMP06GA #GodintheHouse #CatholicChurch #HumanSexuality

07.11.2025 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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THIS WEEK, we thank religion writer Peggy Stack in Salt Lake City for recommending the movie, now in theaters, called Truth & Treason. #moviereview #moviereviewers #truthandtreasonmovie

07.11.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Nativity Fast begins the Christmas season for Orthodox Christians - Religious Holidays SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 15: Millions of Orthodox Christians across the globe are turning, today, toward the season of Jesus’s birthβ€”which they refer to as the Nativityβ€”with the start of the Nativity Fast.…

In this week's "Religious Holidays and Festivals" blog post Stephanie Fenton shares, "Nativity Fast begins the Christmas season for Orthodox Christians" #NativityFast #OrthodoxChristian

06.11.2025 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dr. David Gushee's 'Changing Our Mind' reaches 40,000 milestone Christian ethicist Dr. David Gushee has helped thousands of Christian families to accept their LGBTQ family members, neighbors and co-workers.

Dr. David Gushee’s book, β€˜Changing Our Mind,’ has profoundly impacted countless individuals, with 40,000 copies now in circulation. Discover more about this transformative journey at buff.ly/X3r1Wm0 #booksky #LGBTQChristian #Christianity #InclusionMatters

06.11.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Celebrating Dr. Bob Cutillo's new Best Seller ranking on Amazon Amazon is telling readers that Bob Cutillo's inspiring 'Holding on in the Storm' is so popular that the book is a 'New Release Best Seller.'

In this week's Front Edge Publishing Blog post, marketing director Susan Stitt discusses why the FEP team is "Celebrating Dr. Bob Cutillo’s New Release Bestseller rankings from Amazon" buff.ly/eAYgUcW #grief #caregiving #hospice #newrelease #bookmarketing #cancer

05.11.2025 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We love new book reviews! If you love to travel or hike, you'll enjoy "The Traveler's Path" by Doug Brouwer. #bookrecommendation #travel #wanderlust buff.ly/1n2P3X9

05.11.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is publication day for "Holding on in the Storm". This book is for those who are caregiving for an ill loved one or grieving one and are finding their faith challenged in ways it never has before. #Grief #caregiving #Hospice #hospiceCare #griefsupport #griefandhealing

04.11.2025 22:33 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Today is publication day for "Holding on in the Storm". This book is for those who are caregiving for an ill loved one or grieving one and are finding their faith challenged in ways it never has before. #Grief #caregiving #Hospice #hospiceCare #griefsupport #griefandhealing #booksky

04.11.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Have you experienced the buzz around "Rooted" by Christy Berghoef? Dive into this captivating read and see why everyone’s talking! πŸŒΏπŸ“š Check it out: buff.ly/cjoz7BW #RootedBook #MustRead #bookrecommendation #booksky

03.11.2025 14:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hope, real hope, is not naive expectation but moral defiance In an age of numbness and forgetting, remembering our shared grief may be the truest form of resistance, writes Tom Fox, NCR editor/publisher emeritus.

Are you finding it difficult to remain hopeful? Today veteran journalist Tom Fox shares his look at hope and our future together, "Hope, real hope, is not naive expectation but moral defiance" buff.ly/4vHnJpZ #Hope #Justice

01.11.2025 21:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy #NationalAuthorsDay! πŸ“š To all our authors: Thank you for trusting us with your stories and ideas. Your words matter, and we're honored to be part of your publishing journey. #AuthorAppreciation #ThankYouAuthors #writingcommunity

01.11.2025 17:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We are pleased to share a highly regardedβ€”but almost unknownβ€”movie about faith and community. We feature this recommendation on the week of the actual Feast of All Saintsβ€”because this is such an appropriate film about β€œliving saints” who try to reap a literal harvest. #AllSaints

01.11.2025 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Many thanks to the Hmong Times Newspaper for sharing this blog post about "100 Questions and Answers About Hmong Americans". buff.ly/kwGwZnr #Hmong #bookrecommendations #booksky

31.10.2025 21:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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