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I am a Christian, husband, father, pastor, professor, & teacher who wants to help fellow pilgrims on our way to the Heavenly City.
Author Archives: Dana Dill
The Treasure of the Gospel
Thomas Guthrie: “In the blood of Christ, to wash out sin’s darkest stains, in the grace of God to purify the foulest heart, in peace to calm life’s roughest storms, in hopes to cheer guilt’s darkest hour, in a courage … Continue reading
Self Interest Isn’t (Always) Sinful
Though there are all sorts sinful forms of self-interest, self-interest itself isn’t inherently sinful. In fact, there are a lot of good forms of self-interest the Bible approves of and even uses as motivators to live faithful lives. Wayne Grudem … Continue reading
Hey Christian, Are You Happy?
J.C. Ryle: How is it, people often ask, that so many professing believers have so little happiness in their religion? How is it that so many know little of joy and peace in believing, and go mourning and heavy-hearted towards … Continue reading
The Saturdays Post(s)
10 Resolutions for Mental Health. John Piper with a great list. I appreciated #10 a lot. “I shall bet my life on the assumption that this world is not idiotic, neither run by an absentee landlord, but that today, this … Continue reading
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A Tender Jesus Isn’t Enough
Jesus is tender, meek, and mild. He is a precious friend who comforts us, nourishes us, and fills our souls with His peace. But, that is not all He is and that is not all we need Him to be. … Continue reading
Feelings, Emotions, & God
Feelings are surprising, powerful, painful, pleasurable, and complex and because of that, a lot of people don’t exactly know what to do with their emotions. Some folks treat their emotions like they’re a curse and do all they can to … Continue reading
A Russian King, a Slave, Some Wolves, & Jesus
Paul Washer: Several years ago when I was in the Ukraine, they told me a story about a Russian Prince and his slave who were riding a dog sled in Siberia. Soon into their journey, they began to be chased … Continue reading
Why I Believe the Bible is God’s Word
Although there are many more reasons, John Stott does a good job summing up the main reason I believe God is the ultimate author of the Bible: because Jesus believed it. To accept the authority of the Bible is a … Continue reading
Safe Friends Are Dangerous to Our Soul
Greg Morse: Your soul needs friends who are willing to risk wounding your pride in the moment for the long-term good of your soul. The world cares nothing for our eternal good. Ungodly friends cheer us on toward destruction. They … Continue reading
Why Pro-Choice Arguments Fail
Scott Klusendorf narrows the abortion debate down to one question: Pro-life advocates contend that elective abortion unjustly takes the life of a defenseless human being. This simplifies the abortion controversy by focusing public attention on just one question: Is the … Continue reading
A Pilgrim's Friend 