MSI Press Blog

  Recently,   Spiritually Homeless  (Girrell), reached   #32 in Amazon hot new releases/faith deconstruction and #116 in faith deconstruction. Book description: Many have walked away from organized religion not out of apathy, but out of honesty. Still the spiritual hunger remains; the longing for community and a place called home persists.  Spiritually Homeless   offers a deeply compassionate and practical guide for those navigating spiritual life beyond church walls. Whether you left organized religion years ago or never belonged to some sect to begin with, this book will meet you right where you are. Through stories, reflection, and decades of experience in spiritual leadership and psychological insight,  Spiritually Homelesss   explores how we find belonging, create ritual, face the dark night, and rediscover awe—without needing to return to doctrines that no longer fit. keywords: spiritual hunger; spiritual seekers; leaving organized religion;...

  Every once in a while, a book comes along that isn’t splashed across every headline — but quietly shines with rare insight, lasting impact, and the power to stay with you long after the last page. We call these  book jewels . Each month, we spotlight one remarkable publication—a book that deserves far more attention than it gets. Through short, punchy reviews (each just a 1–2 minute read), we share what makes this month's jewel worth your time. You’ll hear from reviewers whose voices matter — people whose words are thoughtful, sharp, and well worth listening to. In just a few minutes, you might discover more wisdom, beauty, and brilliance than you find in an hour elsewhere. We'll leave it to you to decide — but we think you'll agree: some treasures are too good to keep hidden. This month's book jewel is  Lessons of Labor: One Woman's Self-Discovery through Childbirth and Motherhood   by Julia Aziz. Book Description What if labor—raw, painful, and unpredictable—was...

  What if I told you that the greatest revolution of your life doesn’t begin with a circumstance—but with a feeling? Emotional intelligence isn't about controlling emotions or silencing them. It’s about building a relationship with them: learning their language, tracing their roots, and honoring their message without being hijacked by their immediacy. It’s about becoming your own interpreter—of your body, your memories, and your inner world. 🌿 The Inner Landscape: Making Peace with Your Emotions We often inherit scripts about what emotions are "acceptable." Joy is welcomed, but grief must be tidy. Anger is feared, but calm is worshiped. In mastering your emotions, you don’t suppress—they aren't enemies to be vanquished but messengers to be understood. Self-discovery begins when we ask, with gentle curiosity: Where did this feeling come from? What is it trying to teach me? What patterns keep repeating—and why? Awareness is the first transformation. And with it, compas...