Author Archives: Dana Dill

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About Dana Dill

I'm a Christian, husband, daddy, pastor, professor, and hope to be a friend to pilgrims on their way home.

He Was Just a Sheep: A Tribute to Grandpa Dill

If interested, my grandfather, whom this is about, wrote a short memoir of his life and God’s grace to him. You can access that here. — When George Washington died, the country mourned. Countless articles, stories, and eulogies were written … Continue reading

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Three Questions I Evaluate Sermons By

I have heard a lot of preaching. As a Youth Pastor, I trained multiple interns to teach the Bible and listened carefully to all their messages. As a Professor, I teach a course on teaching the Bible where I evaluate … Continue reading

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7 Schedule-Friendly Ways to Serve Your Church

Most of us are busy. Between our responsibilities at home and at work, we’re at maximum capacity. So, the idea of serving at church can easily be overwhelming and quickly dismissed with the thought, “I wish I could, but I … Continue reading

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What Our Marriage is Built Upon

Today, my wife and I celebrate our nine-year wedding anniversary. This marks 17 years knowing each other, 15 years dating, and 9 years marriage. Each year with her is a gift of which I am increasingly thankful for. Proverbs 18:22 … Continue reading

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Best Quotes from The Tattooist of Auschwitz

I recently enjoyed The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris. Here are some of my favorite quotes. Please note, I don’t necessarily agree with all the below quotes, but find them helpful, intriguing, or illustrative of certain ideas or points … Continue reading

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Best Quotes from The Silent Patient

I recently enjoyed The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides. Here are some of my favorite quotes. Please note, I don’t necessarily agree with all the below quotes, but find them helpful, intriguing, or illustrative of certain ideas or points of … Continue reading

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Best Quotes From Natchez Burning

I recently enjoyed Greg Iles novel, Natchez Burning. Here are some of my favorite quotes. Please note, I don’t necessarily agree with all the below quotes, but find them helpful, intriguing, or illustrative of certain ideas or points of view. … Continue reading

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Best Quotes From Outliers

I recently read the much appreciated and discussed book, The Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcolm Gladwell. Here are some of my favorite quotes and ideas. Please note, I don’t necessarily agree with all the below quotes, but find … Continue reading

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Hello, I Am Your Idol

It’s easy for the word idol to seem irrelevant; a bygone concept belonging only to pagan people of history. Idols and idolatry don’t have anything to do with modern folks like us. We’re past that. We’re secular. We’re enlightened. We … Continue reading

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6 Reasons Why Reading the Whole Bible Should Excite You

In thinking about 2019, I have a hope for you, my beloved reader. I hope you read the whole Bible in 2019. Before you let feelings of guilt and anxiety arise, know this this isn’t a whip crack to duty, … Continue reading

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