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.

Honoring God in Counseling Others

Posted on October 19, 2015 by Jeff Block

Like everybody else this side of the Garden of Eden, I have a serious sin problem. One of my particularly well-traveled sinful paths is an arrogant pride that can far too often be harsh and unfairly critical of others. God has been working on … Continue reading →

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Can I be with you?

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Jeff Block

Everybody, each and all, we’re gonna die eventually It’s no more or less our faults than it is our destiny So now Lord I come to You asking only for Your grace You know what I’ve put myself through, all … Continue reading →

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Anticipating Judgment

Posted on August 18, 2015 by Jeff Block

Then I saw in the right hand of him who was seated on the throne a scroll written within and on the back, sealed with seven seals. And I saw a mighty angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is … Continue reading →

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The Potential for a Prophetic Voice in the American Evangelical Church on Issues of Race and Racialization

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Jeff Block

As you know, I’m in seminary at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. This summer, I took a single “modular” class called “Social and Cultural Exegesis”. The focus of this class as bible students is to learn from concepts in sociology to better interpret … Continue reading →

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The Perfect Father

Posted on August 9, 2015 by Jeff Block

Oh, I’ve heard a thousand stories of what they think You’re like. But I’ve heard the tender whisper of love in the dead of night. And You tell me that You’re pleased and that I’m never alone. Oh, and I’ve seen many … Continue reading →

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Was Jesus “Efficient”?

Posted on July 15, 2015 by Jeff Block

I read the other day (can’t remember where–maybe an audiobook?) that if Jesus had walked the earth in our day, He would have been super busy. The author argued that Jesus was so well-loved and so important, that everyone wanted a … Continue reading →

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