Read the Spirit Top Storieshttp://www.readthespirit.com/home/Brief summaries (usually several sentences) of the daily “top stories” from ReadTheSpirit and our magazinesMon, 06 Feb 2012 01:58:51 +0000en-USSquarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)Celebrating Alan Lomax on the eve of his Global JukeboxDavid CrummMon, 06 Feb 2012 05:28:00 +0000http://www.readthespirit.com/home/celebrating-alan-lomax-on-the-eve-of-his-global-jukebox.html301946:6081319:14885784NEWS! Finally, digital technology has caught up with the visionary godfather of “global music.”

]]>http://www.readthespirit.com/home/rss-comments-entry-14885784.xmlValentine's Day: Plan ahead for the millions not in loveDavid CrummMon, 06 Feb 2012 05:27:00 +0000http://www.readthespirit.com/home/valentines-day-plan-ahead-for-the-millions-not-in-love.html301946:6081319:14887621Millions of Americans dread Valentine’s Day. Are you planning to reach out to friends—not in love?

]]>http://www.readthespirit.com/home/rss-comments-entry-14887621.xmlHolidays: Queen's Jubilee, Dickens' 200th & Trees, tooDavid CrummMon, 06 Feb 2012 05:25:00 +0000http://www.readthespirit.com/home/holidays-queens-jubilee-dickens-200th-trees-too.html301946:6081319:14876449

Queen Elizabeth II Kicking off the Diamond Jubilee!

Charles Dickens Bicentennial celebrates the novelist’s legacy.

Tu Bishvat Jewish New Year for Trees.

Also: Remembering The 4 Chaplains.
And: Orthodox Pre-Lenten Triodion.

]]>http://www.readthespirit.com/home/rss-comments-entry-14876449.xmlBlack History Month: PBS airs 'Black Power Mixtape'David CrummMon, 06 Feb 2012 05:24:00 +0000http://www.readthespirit.com/home/black-history-month-pbs-airs-black-power-mixtape.html301946:6081319:14886547TUNE IN THIS WEEK: These stories of black struggle have just been unearthed in Swedish archives.

]]>http://www.readthespirit.com/home/rss-comments-entry-14886547.xmlLove Rumi? Meet Hafiz—and, turn, turn through a yearDavid CrummMon, 06 Feb 2012 05:21:00 +0000http://www.readthespirit.com/home/love-rumi-meet-hafizand-turn-turn-through-a-year.html301946:6081319:14865745NEW BOOK: Rumi’s already our favorite poet. Want more? Introducing Hafiz for a full year of poetry.

]]>http://www.readthespirit.com/home/rss-comments-entry-14865745.xmlIona hymn writer John L. Bell talks about touring the U.S.David CrummMon, 06 Feb 2012 05:20:00 +0000http://www.readthespirit.com/home/iona-hymn-writer-john-l-bell-talks-about-touring-the-us.html301946:6081319:14782209JOHN BELL IS BACK: Musician, teacher and writer talks about starting his latest American tour.

]]>http://www.readthespirit.com/home/rss-comments-entry-14782209.xmlGuide for Caregivers: Adding more resources to help youDavid CrummMon, 06 Feb 2012 05:12:00 +0000http://www.readthespirit.com/home/guide-for-caregivers-adding-more-resources-to-help-you.html301946:6081319:14401664GUIDE FOR CAREGIVERS expands its “Recommended Resources” with an overview of United Cerebral Palsy’s many services.

]]>http://www.readthespirit.com/home/rss-comments-entry-14401664.xmlWant to 'Awaken Your Senses'? 2 guides point the wayDavid CrummMon, 06 Feb 2012 05:10:00 +0000http://www.readthespirit.com/home/want-to-awaken-your-senses-2-guides-point-the-way.html301946:6081319:14718955

MEET BRENT BILL & BETH BOORAM: Veteran spiritual guides talk about their ideas for renewal
PLUS: We explain why ‘Awaken Your Senses’ can light up your own prayer life—and your congregation.
AND: Enjoying the gorgeous photos topping these stories? Read about Rodney Curtis’ Photo Safari.

]]>http://www.readthespirit.com/home/rss-comments-entry-14718955.xmlBlack History Month: PBS lights up forgotten dramasDavid CrummFri, 03 Feb 2012 05:24:00 +0000http://www.readthespirit.com/home/black-history-month-pbs-lights-up-forgotten-dramas.html301946:6081319:14836055MUST-SEE TV ‘Daisy Bates: First Lady of Little Rock’ More dramatic than The Help—and this story is true

]]>http://www.readthespirit.com/home/rss-comments-entry-14836055.xmlShould personal religious beliefs shape policy choices?David CrummFri, 03 Feb 2012 05:20:00 +0000http://www.readthespirit.com/home/should-personal-religious-beliefs-shape-policy-choices.html301946:6081319:14782941OurValues:
Ends this week examining Mormons, faith and politics … at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington D.C.

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