Asking for Wonder

Writings & Works by John Jones

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The Weight of Glory

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On February 9, 2020

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I’ve been thinking a lot about glory recently. I can’t really pin down what exactly started it. Politicians seeking it, athletes chasing it, people wanting it, and at the same time it feels like nobody it getting any and everyone is getting some. Whether or not these people deserve it is another argument altogether, and one I know I am wholly unequipped and unqualified to do to.

The idea has been bouncing around in my head for a little while. And when I was gifted C.S. Lewis’ The Great Divorce for Christmas, I didn’t really expect to touch much on the topic. I mean, how much can the topic of glory find its way into a tale that is telling the great separation of Heaven and Hell?

It turns out, it’s surprisingly prevalent.

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Christian Creatives: Switchfoot

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On February 1, 2020

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Like any boy growing up, when the post-grunge rock era of music became a possibility to listen to, I dove right in. Something about the high levels of distortion on the guitar and the raging drum solos made me feel like I was capable of rebellion, all while certain of the fact I never would.

One of the bands that arguably defined my taste in music for that period (you know, that period of fake rebellion) was Switchfoot.

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Christian Creatives: Gungor

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On January 23, 2020

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I thought I would write another Christian Creative, and thought I would finally tackle one of my favorite, but if we are being honest, one of the most challenging artists for me to listen to for a few reasons.

So that being said, let’s talk about Gungor.

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An Analysis of “Belly of the Deepest Love” by Tow’rs

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On January 11, 2020

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Every once in a while you come across a song that is so fantastic and beautifully written it requires a full-blown, in-depth analysis due to how well the lyrics are composed. It’s that song that when you hear it and you understand the lyrics for the first time, you are pulled to listening to it over and over again – trying to hear the intricate melodies and harmonies, working to understand the subtle nuances in the words chosen. That song for me is “Belly of the Deepest Love” by Tow’rs.

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Christian Creatives: John Mark McMillan

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On January 10, 2020

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It’s been a little while since I highlighted a Christian Creative on this website, and so I figured it was about time for me to return to old habits (That is what the new year is for, right?). Today I’m going to be talking about a personal favorite of mine. He’s a musician that has been able to walk the line between large-scale contemporary Christian music and individualistic creations with relative ease and grace.

So, let’s talk about John Mark McMillan.

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Burning Bushes and Child-like Wonder (of Wildlife!)

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On January 3, 2020

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Over this winter break, I got to spend a lot of time with family and friends during the holiday season. It was a great experience and I loved getting to catch up with everyone. A big family means that times we are all together for extended periods are becoming less and less common, meaning I’m learning more and more each time I come home the value of family.

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Christian Creatives: Christmas Edition!

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On December 19, 2019

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I’ve been working on making these Christian Creatives posts that highlight Christian artists that I believe are using their creativity to highlight the creativity of God, and I realized I had almost forgotten to highlight all of the amazing and creative Christmas music that is out there.

So here we go!

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The Whole Universe, A Noise

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On December 14, 2019

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It’s the end of finals week and I, quite frankly, am dead.

I have subsisted this week off of a surprisingly low amount of sleep, and embarrassingly high amount of cramming for testing, and a worryingly increasing amount of caffeine.

It has quite possibly been one of my best weeks in college so far.

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Christian Creatives: Andy Gullahorn

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On December 7, 2019

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If you’ve been reading this website recently, you’ll have likely noticed the series on Christian Creatives I’ve been putting out. Up this week is a personal favorite of mine. I’ve listened to his music literally my whole life, and have always enjoyed his succinct and poetic lyrics, as well his penchant for tuning his guitar in the wackiest of ways.

So without further ado, let’s talk about Andy Gullahorn.

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Christian Creatives: Remedy Drive

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On December 1, 2019

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In a world that (I believe) is lacking in Christian contemporary music that is also creative and vibrant, I have been working to highlight different artists that I believe are using their creativity to help further the Kingdom of God. I’ve already covered one artist, and now I want to focus on one that is probably a little less known: Remedy Drive.

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