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Author Archives: Jeff Block
Ugandan Shillings For Sale
Just when you thought you’d read the last update about Uganda… But this has become such a comedy of errors that I couldn’t resist sharing. Uganda’s currency is the Ugandan Shilling (UGX). When I visited, the conversion rate was approximately … Continue reading
Lord, it belongs not to my care
Lord, it belongs not to my care Whether I die or live; To love and serve Thee is my share, And this Thy grace must give. If life be long, I will be glad, That I may long obey; If … Continue reading
Posted in Psalms, Music and Worship
Tagged Heaven / Eternal Life, Perseverance / Trials
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The Sum of the Gospel: Toward an Evangelical Catechism
I wrote this last fall and had originally intended to publish it then. Better late than never, I guess. It is the result of significant reading and study for one of the core systematic theology classes in the M.Div curriculum … Continue reading
Three Theological Reflections After Uganda
I went to Uganda with two objectives. First, to engage and learn from the people there. I wanted to meet them, be exposed to their culture, and generally expand my knowledge of people who are far away and very different … Continue reading
Uganda Theological Reflection #3: A New Map of the World
After I returned home from my short-term missions trip to Uganda, an insightful member of my church asked me, “What can the American church do for the church in Uganda?” Great question! Having spent time reflecting since then, I thought … Continue reading
Posted in Theology, Travel
Tagged Bible Study / Hermeneutics, Global Theology, Missions, The Church, Uganda
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Uganda Theological Reflection #1: What is Success?
Success and “Development” Our first week in Uganda, while staying at Uganda Christian University, we attended a symposium on development. As I shared in that day’s journal post, Ugandans are heavily invested in “development.” By this they mean, in my … Continue reading
