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.

Uganda Theological Reflection #1: What is Success?

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Jeff Block

Success and “Development” Our first week in Uganda, while staying at Uganda Christian University, we attended a symposium on development. As I shared in that day’s journal post, Ugandans are heavily invested in “development.” By this they mean, in my … Continue reading →

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Love Me More

Posted on June 21, 2017 by Jeff Block

I don’t know if anyone can understand what it means to be a Christian if they don’t relate to this song. Every single line in it tells the story of the gospel. If you aren’t amazed that God would want … Continue reading →

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Uganda Travel Log: The Journey Home

Posted on June 5, 2017 by Jeff Block

Location: Kampala, Uganda to Brussels, Belgium to Chicago, USA Monday-Tuesday, May 29-30, 2017 The day has finally come. After being away from home for 15 days, today we embark on the 2-day journey home. First, we’ll drive across Kampala, down … Continue reading →

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Uganda Travel Log: Day 12 – Church, Debrief and Dancing

Posted on June 3, 2017 by Jeff Block

Location: Kampala and Ndere, Uganda Sunday, May 28, 2017 Unbelievably, we leave tomorrow to fly back to the States. Although there were moments on this trip when I felt like we’d been in Uganda for months, not days, now suddenly … Continue reading →

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Uganda Travel Log: Day 11 – Tyranny and Tourism

Posted on June 2, 2017 by Jeff Block

Location: Kampala (Mengo and Bugolobi districts), Uganda Saturday, May 27, 2017 Today was a day of tourism and relaxation. We ate breakfast at the hotel — which, by the way, is as standardized here (the Namirembe Guest House) as it was … Continue reading →

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Uganda Travel Log: Day 10 – Traveling Cross Country

Posted on June 1, 2017 by Jeff Block

Location: Mbale to Mukono to Kampala, Uganda Friday, May 26, 2017 Today, we leave MBale. We got up early, enjoyed breakfast at the guest house, packed everything onto the bus, then walked next door to the JENGA main office to … Continue reading →

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