Off and on, I have worshipped in one Episcopal Church or another. Episcopal services share something with Walmart and McDonald’s — they are always recognizably similar. Many times, I have watched the vicar bless the bread and wine and repeat these words: “The Gifts of God for the People of God.” Recently, I visited a…
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Hope & Advent + Faith & Light – The First Sunday of Advent is Hope Sunday – #Advent
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1 I have begun my preparations to Celebrate Advent, and today, I want to tell you what I will do on December 1, which in 2024, is the First Sunday of Advent. Advent takes place during the 4 weeks…
Jacki Kellum Talks about the Light, about Her Paintings, and about Her Picture Book The Donkey’s Song
Note: This is a presentation that I did for a groups of kids at a church’s Bible School Art Camp: Today, I’m going to talk to you about the importance of light. I’ll tell you about how I rely on light in my art and writing, but first, I simply want to talk about light….
Why Do We Light Candles During Advent?
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 create an Advent Wreath of fresh and live greenery, with Candles I also like to light an Advent Candle each night….