Today, I bring you some reflections on Ella Fitzgerald—the First Lady of Jazz; the Subversive Stillness devotional entry for Feb 3rd (from author Robert Monson); and the poignant “I need you” prayer from Dr. Howard Thurman.
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My guest today is author and returning guest Robert Monson. We are conversing about his devotional book “Subversive Stillness:
An Antiracist Devotional for the Everyday Believer” (Get it here in time to read it for February: https://www.subcultureinc.org/publications )It is the book selection for February and we will meet for interaction and discussion on March 3 with Robert. The event is free, but you need to sign up here – https://www.crowdcast.io/e/spark-my-muse—book-4/registerFind my notes for this episode and extras normally when you contribute as a supporter for a tiny amount, but this time they are free:https://www.patreon.com/posts/46412352
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Today on Spark My Muse I am featuring a prayer by Dr Howard Thurman.
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