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J.L. Kelly

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J.L. Kelly is an American speaker, Bible teacher & author of Christian novels that combine compelling story worlds with unforgettable characters in tremendously moving novels. Her writing is dedicated to the Lord Jesus Christ in thanksgiving for the many relationships that have inspired, redeemed, sustained, challenged, encouraged and transformed the life God has invited her to humbly fulfill for His glory.

She believes words are powerful. “Writing is a great privilege and carries a responsibility with its creative expression. I pray for inspiration and the right amount of balance in creating deep and compelling characters in a story world that is authentic and yet hopeful. My books are founded on relationships—spiritual, friendships, and fa
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The Epiphany Cycle Meditation

The Adoration of the Magi is a painting by the Italian painter Gentile da Fabriano: Uffizi Gallery, Florence painted Year 1423<br />Medium: Tempera on panelThe Adoration of the Magi is a painting by the Italian painter Gentile da Fabriano



A contemplative prayer meditation for the Day of Epiphany





Recently I was introduced to what Marianne Hieb calls the Epiphany Cycle and worked it into a contemplative prayer sit. It is well timed for the first of the year and on the Day of Epiphany it is a good Bible story to revisit from Matthew 2:1-12. I would su

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