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.

On Enemies

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Jeff Block

The wicked lie in wait to destroy me, but I consider your testimonies. (Ps 119:95) I’m not a very poetic guy, but I love the psalms. For those of you who aren’t terribly familiar, Psalms is a huge book of poetry … Continue reading →

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A Tribute to Norm Whitney

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Jeff Block

Norman L. Whitney, 73, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, surrounded by loving family. Norm was born July 16, 1941 in Newton, Massachusetts to Norman and Barbara (Collins) Whitney. He spent his childhood in New England. He loved sports … Continue reading →

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On Jesus

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Jeff Block

Paraphrase and amplification of Imitation of Christ (Book 2; Chapters 7, 8, and 11) by Thomas à Kempis… Loving and Trusting Jesus Blissful is the one who understands what it is to love Jesus and to despise himself for Jesus’ sake. It is fitting for one … Continue reading →

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Back to a Better Church?

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Jeff Block

In a recent assignment for my Church History class, I was confronted with the following question that I found extremely interesting and thought provoking. Other than having to respond to it with pen and paper (confirming forever the reality of … Continue reading →

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Just as you received Christ, so walk in Him

Posted on March 16, 2015 by Jeff Block

To the Christian, specifically my fellow seminary students… A sermon manuscript on Colossians 2:6-7, prepared for my homiletics class at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Introduction Close your eyes. Think back to the first memory you have of knowing Christ. Can … Continue reading →

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Rejoice, roar, exult, and sing!

Posted on March 15, 2015 by Jeff Block

Psalm 96 ESV Sing to the Lord a new song;     sing to the Lord, all the earth! Sing to the Lord, bless his name;     tell of his salvation from day to day. Declare his glory among the nations,     his marvelous … Continue reading →

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