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Three Kneeling Ministers Statue at Kelly Ingram Park

Three Kneeling Ministers Statue at Kelly Ingram Park

This sculpture is one of the few pieces of art in . . . the greater Birmingham area, that displays a religious act in the context of a political movement.

Posted on November 19, 2020November 24, 2020 by emmabucklesIn Art, Baptist, Birmingham, Civil Rights Movement, Downtown

The Good Shepherd Window

The Good Shepherd Window

Christ is the only true shepherd. He is the shepherd to his people, and he is here to protect us.

Posted on November 18, 2020November 24, 2020 by emmabucklesIn Art, Biblical Illustrations, Birmingham, Downtown, Roman Catholicism, Stained Glass

Christ of the Nations in St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church

Christ of the Nations in St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church

when God became human he united himself to all races, not just one

Posted on November 18, 2020November 24, 2020 by emmabucklesIn Art, Biblical Illustrations, Images, Jesus, Roman Catholicism, Southside

“Fred Shuttlesworth” by John Rhoden

“Fred Shuttlesworth” by John Rhoden

By displaying Shuttlesworth and other activists in memorials, the city of Birmingham is acknowledging its unfortunate past and using it as an anthem of hope

Posted on November 17, 2020November 17, 2020 by emmabucklesIn Baptist, Birmingham, Civil Rights Movement, Downtown

Teaching Window at Mountain Brook Baptist

Teaching Window at Mountain Brook Baptist

As every congregation member stepped into the church, rainbow light filled the room

Posted on November 10, 2020November 24, 2020 by emmabucklesIn Art, Baptist, Biblical Illustrations, Stained Glass

Chancel Windows at Mountain Brook Baptist Church

Chancel Windows at Mountain Brook Baptist Church

When the light shines through those windows, the light truly makes the windows speak to everyone who sees them.

Posted on November 5, 2020November 24, 2020 by emmabucklesIn Art, Baptist, Biblical Illustrations, Stained Glass

Psalms 42 and 121 Window at Mountain Brook Baptist Church

Psalms 42 and 121 Window at Mountain Brook Baptist Church

The window shows the pain of this world while giving hope in the power and might of the Lord

Posted on November 3, 2020November 24, 2020 by emmabucklesIn Art, Baptist, Biblical Illustrations, Birmingham, Stained Glass

The Illumination of Esther in the Saint John’s Bible

The Illumination of Esther in the Saint John’s Bible

Her facial expression . . . could then be viewed as one of fearful loyalty. Her head is held high, yet her eyes appear tired, and her eyebrows hint dread

Posted on October 29, 2020November 1, 2020 by emmabucklesIn Baptist, Biblical Illustrations, Birmingham, Roman Catholicism, Samford University

Faces of Christ in Birmingham, Alabama

Faces of Christ in Birmingham, Alabama

Posted on April 7, 2020July 6, 2021 by David R. BainsIn Baptist, Birmingham, Eastern Orthodoxy, Jesus, Stained Glass

Messiah

Messiah

Posted on April 6, 2020November 1, 2020 by laurencenterIn Baptist, Biblical Illustrations, Birmingham, Images, Jesus, Samford University

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