Category Archives: Real Life

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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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 Goodness of God

Posted on March 18, 2016 by Jeff Block

The Lord is good, a stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows those who take refuge in Him. (Nahum 1:7) Quicknav Series Index The Goodness of God: How do we know that God is good? God’s Goodness vs wish fulfillment: If … Continue reading →

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Distrust your heart, and live

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Jeff Block

All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes, but the Lord weighs the spirit. (Proverbs 16:2) Some of the worst advice you could ever receive is to “follow your heart”. It’s a well-meaning platitude, and it fits right … Continue reading →

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Sunday School Answers

Posted on February 13, 2016 by Jeff Block

I serve twice a month at my church in what would traditionally be called “Sunday School” (we call it “HarvestKids“). Typically, I teach 3rd grade. I love it. Children are amazing. They are so simple and trusting and full of life (and … Continue reading →

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Terrifying, but Good

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Jeff Block

I feel like the theme of the fear of the Lord has been coming up a lot lately in my studies, and I’ve always found it to be a difficult subject. So, I thought I’d write about it. The Bible has quite … Continue reading →

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