Tag Archives: Love

A Love Song Teleology

Posted on June 12, 2018 by Jeff Block

What kind of music do you listen to? I’m an Apple Music guy, so I have access to a lot of tunes. But only 4 or 5 of my playlists get a real workout. Typically I’m listening to Christian music, … 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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Three Theological Reflections After Uganda

Posted on July 2, 2017 by Jeff Block

I went to Uganda with two objectives. First, to engage and learn from the people there. I wanted to meet them, be exposed to their culture, and generally expand my knowledge of people who are far away and very different … Continue reading →

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Uganda Theological Reflection #2: Love, Sheep, and Uganda

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Jeff Block

When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as … Continue reading →

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Uganda Theological Reflection #1: What is Success?

Posted on June 27, 2017 by Jeff Block

Success and “Development” Our first week in Uganda, while staying at Uganda Christian University, we attended a symposium on development. As I shared in that day’s journal post, Ugandans are heavily invested in “development.” By this they mean, in my … Continue reading →

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Painful Love

Posted on July 21, 2016 by Jeff Block

God causes suffering in order to perfect others Although it’s sometimes very easy to live like it isn’t true (especially in the American cultural context), the fact is that I’m not the only one in the universe God is working on. God … Continue reading →

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