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2 days ago4 min read

Exploring Kwanzaa: Its Intentions, Controversy, and Alignment with Spiritual Principles

As the year comes to a close, many people celebrate various holidays, each with its own unique customs, significance, and history. One of...

3 days ago3 min read

A Letter of Hope for the Longest Nights

To My Fellow Sojourners, As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, the weight of this season may feel heavier for some of us....

3 days ago2 min read

What Is Blue Christmas? A Time for Light in the Darkness

Introduction The holiday season is often portrayed as a time of joy, celebration, and togetherness. Yet, for many, it can also bring...

3 days ago2 min read

Carrying the Light of Advent: A Reflection on Hope, Peace, Joy, and Love

As we conclude this Advent journey, we reflect on the themes of hope, peace, joy, and love that have guided us through the season. Each...

3 days ago4 min read

The Last Day of Advent: Christmas Eve

Theme : Christ Candle Color : Adaptable (Consider Gold or a Candle Holder Wrapped in a Cloth Representing Light) Significance : This...

Dec 213 min read

Week 4: Love

Theme : Love Candle Color : Purple or Blue Significance : This candle symbolizes the love of God made manifest through the birth of...

Dec 213 min read

Week 3: Joy

Theme : Joy Candle Color : Pink Significance : The third candle, often called the "Shepherd’s Candle," reminds us of the joy that Jesus...

Dec 83 min read

Week Two: Peace

Theme : Peace Candle Color : Purple or Blue Significance : This candle reminds us of the peace that only Christ can give, transcending...

Dec 23 min read

Advent and the Black Context

The relative unfamiliarity of Advent in some Black Christian communities is rooted in a complex history shaped by cultural,...