David Crumm's Blog: David Crumm's Read The Spirit
October 6, 2025
After a horrific attack, members of this church respond with a surprisingly wide-reaching wave of compassion
MSU School of Journalism professor Joe Grimm reports on how a surprising grassroots campaign showed compassion in the midst of horror.
Published on October 06, 2025 08:41
September 22, 2025
Even in the midst of anti-diversity campaigns, educators recognize the value of Native American and Hmong American options for students
MSU School of Journalism Bias Busters professor Joe Grimm writes about a number of states, including Texas, offering new curriculum options.
Published on September 22, 2025 06:58
In writing his new novel ‘Lone Dog Road,’ Kent Nerburn says his hope was to serve and to speak the truth
ReadTheSpirit magazine Editor David Crumm interviews best-selling novelist Kent Nerburn about the American spiritual truths in his new book.
Published on September 22, 2025 06:32
September 15, 2025
Rabbi Roy Furman spotlights three strong women in Torah as we approach the Jewish New Year 5786
Rabbi Roy Furman, author of "Torah Wrestling," urges reconsideration of three often misunderstood and marginalized women in the Bible.
Published on September 15, 2025 08:35
September 7, 2025
Making a major life transition (03)—MSU Bias Busters’ founder Joe Grimm reminds us of differing experiences of each U.S. generation
MSU School of Journalism Bias Busters' Joe Grimm reports on how his team of student researchers explored Gen X and Milliennial differences.
Published on September 07, 2025 12:05
Making a major life transition (02)—Jonathan Grimm urges us to see the fatal flaws in old dreams of “retirement”
Financial ethicist Jonathan Grimm, author of "The Future Poor," is unique in his warnings to Americans against stereotypes about "retirement."
Published on September 07, 2025 11:36
Making a major life transition (01)—Henry G. Brinton describes “Three Steps Toward Ending Well”
Pastor and popular author Henry G. Brinton has been researching best practices in making a transition out of full-time pastoral ministry.
Published on September 07, 2025 06:58
August 30, 2025
Doug Brouwer, author of ‘The Travelers Path,’ takes us to the movies!
Author of the popular book "The Traveler's Path," Douglas Brouwer lists his all-time "Top 10 Best Travel Movies" and asks: "What are yours?"
Published on August 30, 2025 12:03
August 25, 2025
In “Manna Songs,” writers celebrate the many facets of “Jewish joy”
Editor Diane Gottlieb tells how she gathered the dozens of essays—true stories about Jewish life—to create the new collection, "Manna Songs."
Published on August 25, 2025 06:23
August 18, 2025
In a single stroke, a caregiving expert becomes the caregiving recipient
A year after a devastating stroke, beloved author Benjamin Pratt writes to thank and encourage caregivers who helped him in this journey.
Published on August 18, 2025 08:51
David Crumm's Read The Spirit
This is the RSS feed for the weekly online magazine, www ReadTheSpirit com, which I've been editing since 2007, focusing on religious and cultural diversity in new books and the work of diverse author
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