Author Archives: Jeff Block

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About Jeff Block

Lover and follower of Jesus, the long awaited King. Husband and father. Pastor, writer, and engineer. Learning how to be Found in Jesus, and helping others to do the same.

God’s Megaphone

Posted on July 18, 2016 by Jeff Block

God causes suffering in our lives in order to warn us about sin CS Lewis writes in The Problem of Pain, The human spirit will not even begin to try to surrender self will as long as all seems to be well with it. … Continue reading →

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God’s Goodness vs Refining Fire

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Jeff Block

How can a “good” God directly cause suffering? (Question 5 of 8 in the Goodness of God series) The world is full of pain and suffering, but not all pain and suffering is the same. We’ve already talked about the fact that some of the … Continue reading →

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Rethinking Freedom

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Jeff Block

I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love the Marvel movies. I enjoy watching the good guy unequivocally trounce the bad guy. I’m all about truth, justice and the American way! As our culture becomes progressively discontent, confused, even fearful … Continue reading →

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Our God has come close

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Jeff Block

I can’t get this song out of my head this morning. It’s simple, but its implications are far-reaching. And, by the way, I’m diggin’ this group (new to me): Love and the Outcome. Check this out… A Life of Hope For … Continue reading →

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Not Qualified for Anything

Posted on June 20, 2016 by Jeff Block

In my life as a consultant manager, I’ve done a ton of recruiting. Over time, the various teams I’ve led have set out to hire all kinds of people — from narrowly-specialized technicians to broad generalists, from entry level worker bees … Continue reading →

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The Person Behind the Practice

Posted on May 20, 2016 by Jeff Block

The No-Shoes Rule: An Analogy About Love and Obedience Which is more important: to take off your shoes when you enter a man’s house so that his carpet doesn’t get dirty, or to love the man who owns the house and … Continue reading →

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