Tag Archives: Jesus

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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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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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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Come and Worship… Do not be afraid!

Posted on November 24, 2013 by Jeff Block

Yesterday I spent the bulk of the day with members of my small group helping one of our members clean out his mother’s home. She was kindof a hoarder, had given up housekeeping, and her son and his wife had … 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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