Tag Archives: Humility / Brokenness / Spiritual Poverty

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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If I do not wash you, you have no share with me

Posted on November 15, 2013 by Jeff Block

In the Bible, chapters 13-17 of the Gospel of John are entitled by scholars as “the upper room discourse”. The scene is Jesus’ last supper with the 12 disciples – His closest friends. This meal takes place the day before … Continue reading →

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The Garden of Gethsemane

Posted on November 11, 2009 by Jeff Block

The Garden of Gethsemane was not at all what I pictured from reading about it in the Bible. I imagined a vast apple orchard, where Jesus was betrayed in the midst of flowering trees and green meadowy grass. Maybe a … Continue reading →

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Today, it’s Philippians 2:1-11

Posted on October 11, 2007 by Jeff Block

For months, this has been a struggle for me, and I woke up this morning to it again. Thought I’d share. I wonder if I will ever learn to be humble before even people with whom I disagree or who … Continue reading →

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