Resources on Victoria Emily Jones

Victoria Emily Jones shares three versions of the country gospel song “The River of Jordan” by Hazel Houser which recounts the healing of Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria.

2 Kings 5:1-14

Baptism, Art, Jordan River, Devotion

God Who Saves

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Song or Hymn, Artwork

This blog post by Victoria Emily Jones introduces an artful devotional on Isaiah 12:1–6 which is accompanied by a painting and a song.

Isaiah 12

Advent, Salvation, Art, Music

Bankrupt (Artful Devotion)

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An artful devotional by Victoria Emily Jones which features a painting and a recorded song centered on the themes of love found in 1 Corinthians 13:1-3.

1 Corinthians 13:1-3

Faith, Love, Art, Music

Light and Gold

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An artful devotional by Victoria Emily Jones that highlights the themes of God's light coming into the world in John 1:3b-4, 9 expressed through painting and song.

John 1:3-4, 9

More Love (Artful Devotion)

Art, Music, Light

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An artful devotional by Victoria Emily Jones which features a picture of a sculpture and a recorded song exploring Matthew 22:37-38 which speaks on loving God.

Matthew 22:37-38

Love, Art, Music, Devotion

Let Justice Roll Down

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Song or Hymn, Book Quote, Artwork

This post by Victoria Emily Jones, based on Amos 5:21-24, includes art by Katsushika Hokusai, audio of the song “Instead of a Show” by Jon Foreman, and a quote from Martin Luther King, Jr.

Amos 5:21-24

Love, Hypocrisy, Justice, Righteousness

As the Deer

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Song or Hymn, Artwork

This blog post by Victoria Emily Jones introduces an artful devotional reflecting on Psalm 42:1–2, 5. It is accompanied by an image of a stained glass and a song.

Psalm 42

Song or Hymn, Article about Music

Art, Music, Devotion

An Advent Playlist

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Victoria Emily Jones shares several selections for use as an Advent playlist of music for congregational and personal use.

Advent, Preparation, Music

From Bondage to Freedom

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Victoria Emily Jones highlights contemporary folk music and art that treat biblical themes, especially the journey of surrender to God and the ensuing liberation that one finds.

Music, Freedom, Spirituality, Surrender

Radiant (Artful Devotion)

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Victoria Emily Jones looks at the story of the Transfiguration (Luke 9:28–36) and includes “Radiant” the third movement of the Concerto fro Violoncello and Strings by Dobrinka Tabakova.

Luke 9:28-36

Transfiguration, Art, Music, Jesus

Book of Romans concept album by Psallos

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Sermon Preparation or Illustration and 3 more types

Victoria Emily Jones introduces a unique commentary on Romans that mines the theological depths of the book, bringing to life Paul’s teachings on sin, grace, sanctification, and divine promise with music.

Teach Us to Number Our Days

Music, Romans

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Victoria Emily Jones' post on Psalm 90:1–6, 10, 12 includes the oil painting "Vanitas Still Life" by Jacques de Gheyn II, and a video of Rachmininoff's "Élégie" performed by Sheku Kanneh-Mason (cello) with Isata Kanneh-Mason (piano).

Psalm 90:1-6, 10, 12

Wisdom, Death, Symbolism, Vanity

Listening

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Victoria Emily Jones' post, based on 1 Samuel 3:9, features Ginger Slonaker's mixed media artwork "I'm Listening," and the song "Reverently, Quietly" by Clara W. McMaster.

1 Samuel 3:9

Reverence, Art, Music, Listen

In My Heart, a Melody (Artful Devotion)

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Song or Hymn and 3 more types

Victoria Emily Jones' post based on Psalm 4:7 features Emil Nolde's painting "Wildly Dancing Children," Elton Menno Roth's song “In My Heart There Rings a Melody,” and Rami Shapiro's poem "Psalm 97."

Psalm 4:7

Grace, Music, Heart, Gladness

New Every Morning

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Scripture Meditation or Sermon, Song or Hymn, Artwork

Victoria Emily Jones offers this artful devotion on Lamentations 3:22–23, pairing Vincent van Gogh's painting "Enclosed Field with Rising Sun" with a recording of the beloved hymn "Great is Thy Faithfulness".

Lamentations 3:22-23

Faithfulness, Art, Music, Devotion

Crucifixus

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Song or Hymn, Artwork

Victoria Emily Jones provides a selection of a 13th-century crucifix and a recorded choir performance of the song "Crucifixus" in this devotion on Jesus' death described in John 19:18.

John 19:18

Good Friday, Crucifixion, Art, Music

A Living Sacrifice (Artful Devotion)

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Song or Hymn and 3 more types

Victoria Emily Jones’ Art and Theology blog on Romans 12:1-2 includes a Cuban painting of a young woman praying, two versions of the song, “Living Sacrifice,” and a link to another blog on Isaiah 51:3.

Church, Sacrifice, Art, Music

The evolution of “Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring”

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Victoria Emily Jones details the history of this famous piece of music popularized by JS Bach (but actually written by Johann Schop). The article also shares several classical and modern performances of the music.

Christmas, Bach, Johann Sebastian, Church Music, Music

Flamenco-style Devotional Singing in Southern Spain

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Victoria Emily Jones explains the flamenco-style devotional singing that occurs in southern Spain. It is usually performed during pauses in the procession. A wail of praise and lament.

Singing, Music, Devotion, Catholic

The Franz Family (bluegrass gospel)

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Victoria Emily Jones presents a series of videos of bluegrass gospel music performed by the Franz Family from Berryville, Arkansas. "So many songs from the traditional bluegrass repertoire were written as Christian testimony."