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 Goodness vs the Reality of Evil

Posted on May 3, 2016 by Jeff Block

Where does evil come from? (Question 4 of 8 in the Goodness of God series) In our discussion on suffering to-date, we have considered that pain and heartache enter people’s lives in four distinct ways: We suffer when we experience the consequences of our own sin. We … Continue reading →

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My Least Favorite Caedmon’s Call Song

Posted on April 30, 2016 by Jeff Block

I absolutely love Caedmon’s Call. These guys are my jam! They are incredibly deep, and have (in my opinion) perfected the art of combining a folksy, “90’s alternative” music style with deep theological truth. Even the name and cover of … Continue reading →

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God’s Goodness vs Human Suffering

Posted on April 23, 2016 by Jeff Block

Why do bad things happen to good people? (Question 3 of 8 in the Goodness of God series) A Brief Word of Encouragement Having talked about God’s goodness and how it compares to wish fulfillment, I feel it’s important to interject a word … Continue reading →

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To hear Your voice and live

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Jeff Block

Today I choose to follow You Today I choose to give my ‘yes’ to You Today I choose to hear Your voice and live Today I choose to follow You As for me and my house We will serve You … Continue reading →

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God’s Goodness vs Wish Fulfillment

Posted on March 29, 2016 by Jeff Block

If God is good, why didn’t I get what I wanted? (Question 2 of 8 in the Goodness of God series) Although it might not seem like it at first blush, I think this question could be the greatest barrier to a life-giving … Continue reading →

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The Day of Victory!

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Jeff Block

Jesus had said, “Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up” (John 2:19). And they did. They humiliated Him and hung Him on a cross like a common criminal … Jesus, the temple, the meeting place between God … Continue reading →

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