Tag Archives: Busyness and Distraction

[Not] Owning Time: A Lesson in Turning Aside

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Jeff Block

Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God… Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the … Continue reading →

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A Kingdom Life of Turning Aside

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Jeff Block

I’m sitting this morning in a busy Starbucks — one of the places I frequent in the mornings before classes. At the big table, a group of teenagers does more talking about love interests than working on homework. Two middle-aged … Continue reading →

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You belong to Christ!

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Jeff Block

To the Christian, specifically my fellow seminary students… A sermon manuscript on Colossians 2:8-15, prepared for my homiletics class at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School Introduction How many of you have a smartphone? Personally, I’ve been an iPhone guy for awhile. I love … Continue reading →

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What Jesus Did For Us

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Jeff Block

In church on Sunday, they showed an exceptionally well-done video, which demonstrated in a very artistic way who Jesus Christ is and what he does for those with eyes to see life for what it really is. It’s an easy … Continue reading →

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