Author Archives: Victoria Emily Jones

Tee Time: Life Savior

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Victoria Emily Jones

Inscription:  “The Father sent the Son to be the Savior of the world.”—John 1:14 Found at the-christian-connection.com.

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“Love (III)” by George Herbert (1633)

Posted on August 9, 2012 by Victoria Emily Jones

Love bade me welcome. Yet my soul drew back Guilty of dust and sin. But quick-eyed Love, observing me grow slack From my first entrance in, Drew nearer to me, sweetly questioning, If I lacked any thing. A guest, I … Continue reading →

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Tee Time: The Word Made Flesh

Posted on August 7, 2012 by Victoria Emily Jones

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Roundup: Contextualization, Jesus as Preacher, Communion, Being There for the Bereaved, “Execution of Christ”

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Victoria Emily Jones

“Tim Keller on Contextualization”: hmsarthistorian evaluates chapter 10 of Keller’s book Center Church: Doing Balanced, Gospel-Centered Ministry in Your City, giving two examples of indigenous Christian artists who have successfully contextualized the gospel through their art. Contextualization is not about … Continue reading →

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Tee Time: Jesus loves you, but…

Posted on July 31, 2012 by Victoria Emily Jones

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Citylife to co-host TGC conference in October

Posted on July 29, 2012 by Victoria Emily Jones

The Gospel Coalition’s New England Regional Conference is coming up, and this year it’s in Boston!  (Not only that, it will be co-hosted by my church, Citylife Presbyterian.)  The plenary speakers are Tim Keller, John Piper, D. A. Carson, and … Continue reading →

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Guns into Plowshares

Posted on July 27, 2012 by Victoria Emily Jones

Isaiah 2:4 (cf. Micah 4:3) has inspired many artists and peace activists throughout history.  The verse describes what the millennial reign of Christ will look like:  “He will judge between the nations and will settle disputes for many peoples.  They will … Continue reading →

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Tee Time: Praise Jesus, Yo

Posted on July 24, 2012 by Victoria Emily Jones

Found at thepraisefactory.com.

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Super Jesus and Friends

Posted on July 20, 2012 by Victoria Emily Jones

Italian artist Igor Scalisi Palminteri recently created a new art series titled Hagiographies. For this project, Palminteri purchased cheap Jesus and saint statuettes (and a framed painting) from the street markets of Palermo and transformed them into superheroes using acrylic … Continue reading →

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Tee Time: Missing in Your Life?

Posted on July 17, 2012 by Victoria Emily Jones

Found at ainttheycute.com.

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