Category Archives: Real Life

The Gift of Rest

Posted on February 16, 2015 by Jeff Block

I don’t know about you, but I wrestle with the concept of “resting” in Christ. God makes it extremely clear in His Word that we are called to “rest”. God models rest in His resting from the work of creation (Genesis 2:1-3). … Continue reading →

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Am I Enough?

Posted on February 10, 2015 by Jeff Block

Part of the process we’re going through in my preaching methodology and theology class this semester is to ask questions of ourselves about our preparedness to teach God’s Word. Last week, one of the questions we had to tackle in our … Continue reading →

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The Next Unique Me

Posted on January 3, 2015 by Jeff Block

Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be … Continue reading →

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The Love of God… Is With Us

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Jeff Block

As a sinful and fallen people, darkness is our lot in life. Darkness is wherever light is absent. But light conquers darkness, and darkness is powerless to withstand it. Darkness never overcomes light; light can either shine forth and push … Continue reading →

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Stay Awake!

Posted on December 22, 2014 by Jeff Block

“Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands … Continue reading →

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Airbrushed to Death

Posted on December 3, 2014 by Jeff Block

For you say, I am rich, I have prospered, and I need nothing, not realizing that you are wretched, pitiable, poor, blind, and naked. I counsel you to buy from me gold refined by fire, so that you may be … Continue reading →

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