Tag Archives: Kingdom of God

Rethinking Freedom

Posted on July 4, 2016 by Jeff Block

I don’t know about you, but I absolutely love the Marvel movies. I enjoy watching the good guy unequivocally trounce the bad guy. I’m all about truth, justice and the American way! As our culture becomes progressively discontent, confused, even fearful … Continue reading →

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Our God has come close

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Jeff Block

I can’t get this song out of my head this morning. It’s simple, but its implications are far-reaching. And, by the way, I’m diggin’ this group (new to me): Love and the Outcome. Check this out… A Life of Hope For … Continue reading →

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What is the Gospel?

Posted on February 21, 2016 by Jeff Block

“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!” (John 1:29) “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Matthew 3:2) “It is now possible for ordinary human beings like you and me to live … Continue reading →

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In the Light

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Jeff Block

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we looked upon and have touched with our hands, concerning the word of life — the life was made manifest, and we … Continue reading →

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Satisfaction Guaranteed

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Jeff Block

The righteous has enough to satisfy his appetite, but the belly of the wicked suffers want. (Proverbs 13:25) According to Solomon (who probably wrote the Book of Proverbs in the Old Testament), the righteous will always be satisfied. Really? That sounds … Continue reading →

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Thankful for Family

Posted on November 26, 2015 by Jeff Block

“Gratitude is the attitude that sets the altitude for living.” This is the very first “proverb” (“Jamesism”) I remember learning from James MacDonald when I visited Harvest Bible Chapel for the first time back in the 90’s. He was right then, and … Continue reading →

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