Category Archives: Theology

Is there life on other worlds?

Posted on November 10, 2013 by Jeff Block

I remember in 1994 when Mexican astrophysicist Miguel Alcubierre was the first (that I’m aware of) to postulate that the “warp drive” we all know and love from Star Trek was in fact more potential science than fiction. He even … Continue reading →

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Faith is Borne of Relationship

Posted on November 6, 2012 by Jeff Block

In the book of Hebrews, the Bible defines “faith” as follows (I’ve done a little reordering of the text, but otherwise this is Heb 11:1-16 ESV)… Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Philosophies at work in American Politics

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Jeff Block

On the eve of the 2012 elections, I thought I’d share some of the things I’ve heard recently about election: “I f—ing hate Mitt Romney. Everything he says is a lie.” “Barack Obama’s a communist. He’s intentionally trying to destroy … Continue reading →

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Missing Love

Posted on September 20, 2010 by Jeff Block

Last time I wrote, I talked about being consumed by … or obsessed with … God. My post (and my thinking) was inspired by the song, “You will be my Song” by Matt McCoy. A couple of days ago, in … Continue reading →

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How could I not be consumed by You?

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Jeff Block

  About a year ago, I wrote about Lindsay McCaul and Andi Rozier, two of the most amazing worship leaders I’ve had the privilege to know or be led by in church. Recently, another fantastic artist has crossed my path, named … Continue reading →

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… and in my eyes and with my song …

Posted on August 23, 2010 by Jeff Block

In 1996, I attended the Urbana Missionary Conference in Urbana, IL. I had graduated from college 6 months earlier, filled with zeal for Christ, a knowledge and love of God’s Word, and an amazing community of Christian friends among whom I … Continue reading →

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