Category Archives: Theology

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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My Favorite One-liner in Scripture

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Jeff Block

And they sent to him some of the Pharisees and some of the Herodians, to trap him in his talk. And they came and said to him, “Teacher, we know that you are true and do not care about anyone’s … Continue reading →

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Jesus Feeds the Dogs

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Jeff Block

A story about amazing love… Jesus withdrew to the district of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman from that region came out and was crying, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David; my daughter is severely oppressed … Continue reading →

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The Love of God… Is Stronger Than Death

Posted on September 21, 2014 by Jeff Block

“And Jesus said to her, ‘I am the resurrection and  the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die,  yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.’” — John 11:25-26 ESV “Why do you … Continue reading →

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The Love of God… Overcomes Obstacles

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Jeff Block

“We know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” — Romans 8:28 NIV Life is just plain hard. Things go wrong all the time. There are … Continue reading →

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The Love of God … Never Gives Up, Never Runs Out

Posted on August 19, 2014 by Jeff Block

“All that the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never cast out.” — John 6:37 ESV A few years back I worked hard to lose weight and get in shape. I even took … Continue reading →

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