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How to Run a Temple

The public library offers sanctuary, fellowship, and ritual. So why don't the librarians treat their job as a sacred duty?

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The Lady in the Library

While waiting for a summer storm to pass, I chatted with a woman who gave me a clue to a lost but cherished heirloom.

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The Lady in the Library

While waiting for a summer storm to pass, I chatted with a woman who gave me a clue to a lost but cherished heirloom.

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Prayer

Beliefnet offers advice on how to pray, different types of prayer and other prayer resources.

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Leaving Microsoft to Change the World

How John Wood left one of the world's richest companies to create a more meaningful life.

Related Topics: Inspiration, Education, School, Book, developing world, Spiritual Path, chance meeting, room, nonprofit literacy organization, professionals native, attrition rate

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Buddy Can You Spare a Prayer

“Buddy, Can You Spare a Prayer?” From Chicken Soup for the Soul: Living Catholic Faith

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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders 2008

Whether inspiring their congregations to stand up against social injustice or urging a focus on God-centered family values, black religious leaders are a crucial component of a rich and diverse spiritual landscape. In honor of Black History Month, Beliefnet has compiled a list of some of the nation's most influential black spiritual leaders in 2008. While by no means comprehensive, the list includes some of today's most prominent--and controversial--spiritual figures, some up-and-coming figures of note, and several individuals whose lifelong efforts have earned them a place in history.

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Most Influential Black Spiritual Leaders

In black communities, religious leaders have historically occupied a powerful position as gurus, advocates, stewards and preachers. In honor of Black History Month, Beliefnet has compiled a list of some of the nation's most influential black spiritual leaders in 2008.

Related Topics: Faiths, African-American, Black Americans, Spiritual, Church, Women, religious leaders, spiritual values, congregation, black spiritual leaders, Leader, influential black, social justice congregations