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Despite unpredictable seasonal shifts, autumn reliably brings publishing’s biggest wave of new releases and a spike in reader recommendation requests. Harnessing this September energy, the Lit Hub staff presents a curated list of their favorite books published this season. Explore their top picks to find your next great read. Read the full article HERE This article was originally published in Literary Hub on September 8, 2026, and was written by Emily Temple.

Reflecting on the story of Jesus sleeping through a violent storm, this piece explores rest not as a sign of apathy, but as a vital act of leadership and spiritual faith. By embracing boundaries and trusting in God's providence, leaders can practice rest as essential soul care, avoiding burnout while making space for others to step up and lead. Read the full article HERE This article was originally published in Faith & Leadership on September 15, 2026, and was written by Alet

Seeking comfort from life’s heavy burdens while on a quiet retreat, the author unexpectedly encounters the Holy Spirit in the form of a rare albino squirrel outside a chapel. This brief, surprising moment serves as a powerful reminder that grace and hope do not arrive on demand, but show up unexpectedly in small everyday joys, meaningful connections, and steady reassurances that we are never truly abandoned. Read the full article HERE This article was originally published in

From The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of South Carolina Week of Prayer for the Beverly Greer Offering for State Missions, September 13-20 Each day this week, we're highlighting the work of one of our Covenant Mission Partners and inviting you to pray with us for their crucial work. CBFSC's Covenant Mission Partners are supported through your generosity to the Beverly Greer Offering for State Missions.

From The Cooperative Baptist Fellowship of South Carolina As he logged onto the Zoom call, we saw gray walls and a door. Bernard* said he was at the university, just finishing an exam, and realized it was time for the call. He did not want to miss talking to us, so he stopped and sat on the floor to visit. Bernard is a refugee from Afghanistan currently attending a university in Pakistan. After applying and receiving refugee status from the United Nations High Commission for

Community Presbyterian Church in Lake City, Colorado, demonstrates "trail magic" by mobilizing nearly 100 volunteers in a tiny town of 432 residents to serve around 1,000 seasonal hikers along the Continental Divide and Colorado Trails. Launched in 2021 by the Rev. Dr. Jason Santos, the church's Trail Hiker Center offers free home-cooked Sunday dinners, daily shuttle rides, foot spas, and volunteer-run laundry, creating a vibrant space of radical hospitality and community for

Throughout her extraordinary life, Dolly Parton bridged divides by grounding her faith in unjudgmental love, a plainspoken "come-as-you-are" spirituality, and a genuine connection to people from all walks of life. Rather than preaching, she put her core beliefs into practice through immense personal philanthropy—funding medical research, disaster relief, local education, and global childhood literacy programs like her Imagination Library. Following her peaceful passing at 80,

According to a recent Pew Research Center analysis, U.S. refugee admissions have dropped sharply during President Donald Trump’s second term, falling to just over 10,000 in the first ten months of fiscal year 2026 under a record-low admissions ceiling. This decline is accompanied by a dramatic shift in demographics, with South African refugees now accounting for nearly all admissions following an executive order prioritizing Afrikaners. Consequently, the United States has fal

A lectionary is a traditional calendar of Scripture readings used to guide Christian worship, preaching, and personal study throughout the church year. Developed ecumenically in 1992 by the Consultation on Common Texts, the Revised Common Lectionary (RCL) offers a shared pattern of biblical readings across various denominations and congregations. By unifying Scripture selection around seasonal themes, it serves as an invaluable resource for pastors, educators, and individuals

The Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray defines community not just as a safe space for personal healing, but as an active strategy for radical social transformation. True community requires us to look beyond individual blame, examine our own complicity in oppressive systems, and engage in the ongoing work of "re-education," self-criticism, and connection. By embracing this collective responsibility, we can dismantle institutional harm and build a more humane, liberated future together. Rea

Traditional church metrics often measure generosity strictly through financial contributions, overlooking vital acts of relational care, service, and sacrifice—particularly within diverse communities. By expanding our definition of giving beyond the offering plate, churches can honor the diverse cultural expressions of generosity that truly reflect the heart of the gospel. Read the full article HERE This article was originally published in Faith and Leadership on August 4, 20

In this insightful review of Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of The Odyssey, the author examines how small, pragmatic moral compromises—symbolized by the violation of hospitality through the Trojan Horse—can trigger widespread societal decay and cruelty. Connecting the film’s themes of erosion to modern political discourse and international conflicts, the piece highlights how the loss of fundamental moral principles reshapes entire cultures. Ultimately, it offers a reflection