Friends,
This newsletter is an ongoing attempt at slower, but still social media. For the past year or so, the emphasis has certainly been on the slow part.
This short edition is sparked by a new Jordan family musical discovery and a couple of recent personal updates.
But first: a good friend had me on her podcast this week.
We spent our time reflecting on part of Psalm 91, vocation, the Daily Office, work+life balance, the naming of our third child, and more. Give it a listen below, and be sure to subscribe to Jodie’s podcast if you like what you hear!
So Much More: Creating Space for God (Lectio Divina and Scripture Meditation): S3 Ep 7B | Interview with Father Jon Jordan on Psalm 91 on Apple Podcasts
Show So Much More: Creating Space for God (Lectio Divina and Scripture Meditation), Ep S3 Ep 7B | Interview with Father Jon Jordan on Psalm 91 - Dec 15, 2021
Heaven and Earth
Advent and Christmas music abounds in our house these days. Last year Viv discovered Leslie Odom Jr.’s Christmas album, and let’s just say at first I was not impressed.
But this year the song Heaven and Earth has been a favorite for our kids, and on the way to work last week I thought I would actually listen to the lyrics to see if there was something there beyond the (admittedly beautiful) melody.
I didn’t realize it, but I was in for a real treat. It turns out the entire song is meant to be imagined as Joseph singing to Mary on the night of Jesus’ birth.
And especially when heard in this light, it is really good.
Covenant Contributor
Finally, I am happy to share that I am now a contributor to Covenant, a daily publication by the fine folks at The Living Church. I have written guest essays for them in the past (see here, here, and here), but my first piece as a regular contributor will be published on the Feast of the Holy Name, otherwise known as New Years’ Day.