“It's tempting to get lost in the study, to turn to books and study groups and classes, to know all about God but not know God himself, to read about the Bible rather than read the Bible itself.”
― Spiritual Misfit: A Memoir of Uneasy Faith
― Spiritual Misfit: A Memoir of Uneasy Faith
Black Writers & Readers Connect
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Welcome to our new community, a haven for independent and traditionally published black writers who are passionate about celebrating our rich cultural ...more
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JRL’s 2025 Year in Books
Take a look at JRL’s Year in Books, including some fun facts about their reading.
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