Author Archives: Jeff Block

Unknown's avatar

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.

Come and Worship… Do not be afraid!

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Jeff Block

Yesterday I spent the bulk of the day with members of my small group helping one of our members clean out his mother’s home. She was kindof a hoarder, had given up housekeeping, and her son and his wife had … Continue reading →

Posted in Psalms, Music and Worship, Real Life, Theology | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Rise and Walk

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Jeff Block

Now Peter and John were going up to the temple at the hour of prayer, the ninth hour. And a man lame from birth was being carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple that is called … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Stories, Business and Finance, Theology | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

If I do not wash you, you have no share with me

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Jeff Block

In the Bible, chapters 13-17 of the Gospel of John are entitled by scholars as “the upper room discourse”. The scene is Jesus’ last supper with the 12 disciples – His closest friends. This meal takes place the day before … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Stories, Theology | Tagged , , , , , , , | 3 Comments

Is there life on other worlds?

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Jeff Block

I remember in 1994 when Mexican astrophysicist Miguel Alcubierre was the first (that I’m aware of) to postulate that the “warp drive” we all know and love from Star Trek was in fact more potential science than fiction. He even … Continue reading →

Posted in Science, Engineering and Technology, Theology | Tagged , , , , | 1 Comment

Faith is Borne of Relationship

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Jeff Block

In the book of Hebrews, the Bible defines “faith” as follows (I’ve done a little reordering of the text, but otherwise this is Heb 11:1-16 ESV)… Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible Stories, Theology | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Understanding the Philosophies at work in American Politics

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Jeff Block

On the eve of the 2012 elections, I thought I’d share some of the things I’ve heard recently about election: “I f—ing hate Mitt Romney. Everything he says is a lie.” “Barack Obama’s a communist. He’s intentionally trying to destroy … Continue reading →

Posted in News, Politics and Culture, Theology | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment