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.

3 Necessary Truths for Suffering

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Dana Dill

Three truths to store away in your heart for when the rain inevitably comes. Jerry Bridges: In the arena of adversity, the Scriptures teach us three essential truths about God— truths we must believe if we are to trust Him … Continue reading →

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Do You Admit You Have Blindspots?

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Dana Dill

In the last Saturday Post I linked to an article about blind spots, but the article’s message so resonated with me that I thought to quote the main section of it here. Talking specifically about his writing, Russ Ramsey shares … Continue reading →

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The Saturday Post(s)

Posted on February 28, 2015 by Dana Dill

5 Reasons Why the Virgin Birth of Jesus is Important. “John Frame writes that the virgin birth of Jesus is doctrinally important because of…” Don’t Badmouth Obama. “God takes his word very seriously. If we dishonor the President there may … Continue reading →

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The Helpfulness of Anger

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Dana Dill

Martin Luther and his wife often had friends and students living in their home or visiting for dinner. It was often a packed house. The students and friends of the Luthers would not only enjoy their hospitality, but also Martin’s … Continue reading →

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When My Child Remembers My Prayers…

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Dana Dill

Melissa Edgington offers some great thoughts on parenting and prayer that, as a father of a 28 week old (still cooking in the belly), stir my heart in all the right ways. (John Newton) remembered clearly times when (his mother) … Continue reading →

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Words to the Dying

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Dana Dill

If you were at the side of a dying man, what would you say? Anselm of Canterbury (1033-1109), a weighty and time-honored theologian, once wrote a piece intended for that very purpose: to bring comfort to  dying Christians. His words … Continue reading →

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Jesus, the Division Maker

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Dana Dill

Once Jesus preached an astonishing message in which he said the following: Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to … Continue reading →

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The Power of Story

Posted on February 23, 2015 by Dana Dill

Not only are stories fun, entertaining, engaging, and all around enjoyable, but they also are a powerful means of shaping our character and the way we see ourselves. Stories have the power, in the power of the Spirit,  to change … Continue reading →

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The Saturday Post(s)

Posted on February 21, 2015 by Dana Dill

What Happens When the Attorney General Sues a 70 Old for Her Beliefs. The actions of the AG is sickening and infuriating. The response of the woman is amazing. “If you haven’t been following Barronelle Stutzman’s case in Washington State, … Continue reading →

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What “Following Jesus” Means

Posted on February 18, 2015 by Dana Dill

A few years ago I was having coffee with a student and he asked a thoughtful question: “I think I know, but I have a hard time explaining it: what does it mean to follow Jesus?” I know what he … Continue reading →

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