Activities for Advent Day 3 Let’s Draw and Shade an Apple: God told Adam and Eve not to eat the fruit of one tree, but the snake tempted Eve, and she sinned. Adam followed. Most people think that the fruit they ate was an apple. Let’s Create an Apple Design Our story today does not…
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Advent Day 2 – In the Beginning – A Bible Story and Some Activities for the Family
Day 2 – December 4, 2023 In the beginning, God created everything in our world, but He created it one step at a time. He created the world out of empty nothingness. First, He added light. He didn’t create the sun and the stars or night and day on the first day, but he created…
Why Do We Light Candles During Advent?
It is a few days before Advent begins, and I am getting everything ready for my celebration. Keep in mind that there are no MUST-Dos for Advent, but I like to read a Bible story each day, and I like to create ornaments for my Jesse Tree. I also like to light an Advent Candle…
Advent Day 1 – A Story and Some Activities for the Family
Day 1 – December 3, 2023 The Story & the Song Today’s Story lays the groundwork for Advent. It explains that God sent His son because He loves His people, Today’s story begins by telling us that God’s creation of the world is a reflection of His love. “The heavens are singing about how great…
Advent Daily Calendar & Stories
Day 1 – December 3, 2023 The Story & the Song Day 2 – December 4, 2023 The Beginning: Creation of a Perfect Home from Genesis 1 – 2 Day 3 – December 5, 2023 The Terrible Lie: Adam and Eve in Eden from Genesis 3 Day 4 – December 6, 2023 A New Beginning:…
The Tradition of Lighting Candles During Advent
I celebrated my first Advent Season many years ago, while I was teaching art at an Episcopal Day School. Among other things, we lit a candle at the beginning of each day. At this time, I still like to light candles during Advent, but lighting candles is not an Advent must. As I have said…
In Genesis, We Are Told that God Created the World — What Does that Say about God?
Last year, in honor of the publication of my debut picture book, The Donkey’s Song, I launched an Advent program that I hope to enlarge every year. Very briefly, Advent is a way of preparing for Christmas–one day at a time–and it begins on the fourth Sunday before Christmas. People celebrate Advent in several ways….
Jacki Kellum Wishes Everyone A Merry Christmas – from Her Studio, The Donkey’s Song, and Mrs. Cow
“She wears socks that jing-a-ling To wear on Christmas Day.” Mrs. Cow Decorating Her Christmas tree. – Jacki Kellum illustration. I’ll let you in on a little secret: I am Mrs. Cow. No doubt about it, 2022 has been one of the grandest joy rides of my life. Here’s a bit of inspiration for late…
Jacki Kellum Reviews The Storybook Bible – The Best Family Bible Book for Families Celebrating Advent
The best thing that I can say about the Jesus Storybook Bible is that I wish that I had written that book before Sally Lloyd-Jones did and did it perfectly. I discovered The Jesus Storybook Bible because I was looking for resources for families to share together to celebrate Advent. I wanted the resources to…
Treasury of Bible Stories – Great for Older Kids, Teens, & Families – Great to Study Design
The National Geographic Treasury of Bible Stories is an outstanding book for older kids, teens, and families. I like the text of the book, but the art is what truly sets this volume apart from any other book of Bible stories. The art in the Treasury is a mixture of amazing drawings and designs. Several…