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I am a Christian, husband, father, church member, professor, & teacher who wants to help fellow pilgrims on our way to the Heavenly City.
Author Archives: Dana Dill
Fleas, Concentration Camps, & Giving Thanks
In her book, The Hiding Place, Corrie Ten Boom recalls the time she and her sister first entered the barracks at the Nazi prison camp they were assigned to during World War II. The space was cramped. The smells were … Continue reading
Why I Praise God for His Electing Grace
The doctrine of election produces many reactions. At the very sound of the word many are ready to argue, others grow uneasy and nervous, and most find themselves confused, wondering why a nice conversation about Christianity has so suddenly turned … Continue reading
Why Do Christians Evangelize?
Why do Christians want people to know about good news of Jesus? Many non-believers sometimes wonder, “Why do Christians want to tell people about Jesus so badly? Why don’t they just keep Jesus to themselves and leave the rest of … Continue reading
Are You Going to Watch “The Shack”?
You may or may not have heard, but the bestselling book, The Shack (selling over two million copies in under two years), came out in movie theaters everywhere on March 3, 2017. There’s been a lot of hubbub about it … Continue reading
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Should I Make My Faith Public or Private? (Or, Is Jesus Contradicting Himself?)
Once, Jesus said this: Let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven. Matthew 5:16 In the same sermon, Jesus then said this: Beware of … Continue reading
How Important is the Holy Spirit to Christianity?
If Christianity doesn’t have the Holy Spirit, what does it lose? John Stott answers in his inimitable way: Without the Holy Spirit, Christian discipleship would be inconceivable, even impossible. There can be no life without the life-giver, no understanding without … Continue reading
You Live Because the Holy Spirit
Whether you are a Christian or not, you live because of the Holy Spirit. R.C. Sproul: From the Bible, we know that the source of life is the Holy Spirit. Paul said that in God we live, move, and have … Continue reading
Why I Blog (Or, Why I Am Telling Myself to Keep Blogging)
Life is busy and seems to only get busier. I don’t think I could write a sentence less controversial than that. All of us know it. All of us are busy. At any given moment we have responsibilities to tend … Continue reading
There’s No One (Not a One) Like Jesus
There have been many religious leaders, but absolutely none of them are like Jesus. Jesus stands before us as one on a list of one. John Stott gives us one reason of why. Here, then, are the three main relationships … Continue reading
Bible Reading Plans for 2017
Alright, let’s talk about reading the whole Bible in 2017. Before we start with the various plans, allow a few preliminary words. First, here are a few reasons reading all the Bible in 2017 should excite you. Second, listen to … Continue reading
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