Welcome to ReadTheSpirit!

ReadTheSpirit is a new online home for readers who believe that diverse spiritual connections between people of faith build stronger communities. It's a new approach to religious publishing: starting with daily inspirational stories plus reviews of books and other media. Behind it all is a nationwide network of writers, filmmakers, artists, religious leaders and teachers. Read along with us!

Here's Today's Story: This week, we're asking, "What kind of tool am I?"
Now, before you laugh at that question, consider this: We have a fun, creative spiritual journey in store for you this week! On Wednesday, for example, you'll meet J. Brent Bill, the Quaker writer whose new book "The Sacred Compass" is a very practical guide to spiritual discernment. Brent writes about tools that are helpful for our journey through life.
FIRST, today, we've got a cool story about a reflective pilgrimage to IKEA -- yes, IKEA! -- where pilgrims compared their spiritual callings to common hand tools.
Tell us what you think. We love to hear from readers!

Get our new Planner! Click the link to send us an Email requesting our new ReadTheSpirit Planner. It's a free Email newsletter first-thing each Monday as you start your week. You can un-subscribe at any time. This fast little newsletter is emerging as a Must-Read overview of spiritual themes and observances you'll experience each week. In our diverse, creative, often-confusing world -- start your week with this "fast read." (Click Here to see an excerpt of a recent Planner involving Sinatra, Original Sin and Spiritual Efforts to Save Our World!)

OR NOMINATE A HERO! Click this link to nominate an "Interfaith Hero." ReadTheSpirit co-sponsors the annual Interfaith Heroes Month, each January. That month, we share 31 profiles of heroic people who forged relationships across religious boundaries to pursue peace and stronger communities. Each year, we also publish a new book collecting those profiles -- and we want you to be part of our global effort! Click to learn about Interfaith Heroes -- and the current book. It's great for group study!

COMING SOON:

"The Spiritual Wanderer"

    Who's HE? He's a guy just like you and me -- simply trying to find that first cup of coffee before he can even contemplate resetting his spiritual bearings for a new day. In early 2008, ReadTheSpirit will be introducing the delightful new memoirist Rodney Curtis -- who'll be a fresh shot of Espresso in your spiritual fuel tank.
    He's already been described as "a male Anne Lamott" by other writers who've glimpsed his work. Stay tuned for news about his debut.