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In Scripture, wood is never mere backdrop. From the Tabernacle in the wilderness to Solomon’s Temple, from Noah’s Ark to the saving wood of the Cross, timber carries a story of God’s providence. The Bible even names specific species, and each one still speaks to how we craft for the Church today. When Israel first built for worship, God commanded the Ark of the Covenant and many Tabernacle furnishings to be made from acacia wood and overlaid with gold (Exodus 25). Acacia …

We have often heard from customers, "How do I set up a prayer corner?" We are going to explain the idea of the home prayer corner, the meaning behind each element, and how to get started if you don't have one yet. Location The Prayer Corner can be located in any convenient place in your home. The best place is a prominent wall or corner of your main living room, where the family can gather each day to pray. As Christians throughout history have traditionally prayed facing towards the East, an e …

Last February, Legacy Icons visited the Orthodox Church in America’s primatial cathedral. There we discovered the church’s incredible iconography, covering every surface from floor to ceiling. This left us with the feeling of wonder and awe, as if we had seen the “great cloud of witnesses” with our own eyes—the feeling one ought to have inside a temple of God. With the church’s blessing, our team has photographed many of the icons, which we have begun to off …