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  Coming soon!  Spiritually Homeless  by Kris Girrell.  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 Homeless  explores how we find belonging, create ritual, face the dark night, and rediscover awe—without needing to return to doctrines that no longer fit. For more posts about Kris and his books, click  HERE . Check out more at Kris Girrell's  website . To purchase copies of any MSI Press book at 25% discoun...

    In an age marked by both astonishing connectivity and deep fragmentation, the call for unity may sound idealistic—perhaps even naïve. And yet, there is a stirring truth that transcends dogma: when people of diverse faith traditions gather, not to debate creeds but to share stories, serve together, and break bread, something quietly miraculous happens. We glimpse what unity could look like—not uniformity, but harmony. Interfaith collaboration isn’t about erasing our differences. It’s about honoring them while discovering common ground: reverence for life, the pursuit of justice, the mystery of compassion. In my own journey, I've seen how a Sikh meal shared at a gurdwara, a Muslim friend’s breaking of fast, a Catholic mass with incense curling heavenward—all carry distinct rhythms but beat from the same heart. 🔗 The Threads That Bind The  Journey to Unity  begins with humility: the kind that listens more than it speaks, that seeks to understand before rushing to b...

Today's tip for parents from two talented teachers comes from  365 Teacher Secrets for Parents  by Cindy McKinley Alder and Patti Trombly. #202 Cereal Box Math   The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled. ~Plutarch   There's a multitude of math waiting on your child's cereal box or favorite snack box. Here are just a few questions to ask older children:   ●       If there are 120 calories in one serving, how many calories in two or three servings? ●       How much more Vitamin C is there than Vitamin A? ●       If you need 100 percent of vitamin B6 in a day and your cereal only gives 10%, how much more to you need? ●       Pour a normal bowl of cereal. Then, pour the cereal into a measuring cup. How many servings do you actually eat in a day?   Try these with younger children: ●       ...