Category Archives: Bible Stories

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 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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Best… Dinner… Ever

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Jeff Block

In reading Luke this week, I saw something that struck me in a new way that I thought I’d share. In Luke 18, Jesus tells a parable about two men who came to the temple to pray. He specifically calls out that … Continue reading →

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But what happened to the widow on Monday?

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Jeff Block

[Jesus] sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums.  And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny.  And he … Continue reading →

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