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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
Why So Serious?
Every now and then I’m told that I am not like most youth pastors. I don’t take pride in this (often times, I don’t think its a good thing), but I am simply reporting a common observation. There are various … Continue reading
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Tagged jc ryle, matthew henry, pastoral ministry, seriousness
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When God’s Word Won’t Help You
The Apostle James once wrote: “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” James 1:22 Matthew Henry comments: Hearing is in order to doing; the most attentive and the most frequent hearing of the word of … Continue reading
Your Sermon
Vance Havner: My father, a faithful layman who loved preaching and preachers, used to tell us once in a while, with a smile: “Some day I am going to prepare a big sermon and preach it.” I think he really … Continue reading
Loving the Universal Church vs. the Local Church
“I don’t need to be a member of a local church because I am a member of the universal church.” “I am more interested in the capital C ‘Church,’ and not as much the lower case C ‘church.’” Have you … Continue reading
The Precious Gift of Boring
Kevin DeYoung reminds us that boring is something to be cherished: Talk to the parents whose house was flooded or whose kids won’t sleep through the night. Talk to the friend who has been sitting by the bedside of a … Continue reading
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Tagged boredom, busyness, christian life, christian living, kevin deyoung, productivity
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The Saturday Post(s)
Shepherding Your Family on Saturday to Sunday. Here are some practical thoughts about how to shepherd your family 24/7. The 498 Anniversary of Martin Luther’s 95 Theses. An enlightening interview with Dr. Carl Trueman about the good Doctor Luther. Six … Continue reading
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Tagged christian history, holiness, joy, martin luther, parenting, pastoral ministry, Sanctification, shepherd, thankfulness
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Abortion is Unjust Discrimination
A helpful video that shows how a baby in the womb is the most unjustly discriminated person in the world.
Grateful for Interruptions
As a man who is easily taken “out of the zone,” interruptions are something I find difficult to appreciate. Said more honestly, it is hard for me not to disdain them. However, since I live in God’s world under Christ’s … Continue reading
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Tagged dietrich bonhoeffer, gods will, interruptions, jason tenney, sovereignty
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How Should I Think About Anti-Depressant Medication?
Pastor, counselor, and author, David Murray, gives some helpful guidelines on how Christians should approach the idea of taking anti-depressant medication. He writes: When I am counseling anyone with symptoms of depression and the subject of medication comes up, I … Continue reading
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Get Over Yourself & Finally Find Joy
Justin Taylor posted this quote the other day and it has been blessing me since. Desiring you, my dear readers, to be blessed, I offer it to thee. G.K Chesterton: How much happier you would be if you only knew … Continue reading
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Tagged gk chesterton, humility, joy, justin taylor, pride, self examination
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