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Author Archives: Dana Dill
Because He Won’t Leave Her
Over the years I have met lots of folks who have been disillusioned, hurt, betrayed, and misled by the church. They came into the fold expecting blessing, but left with nothing but curse. Coming with a smile; leaving with their teeth … Continue reading
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Tagged archibald alexander, church, church membership, cj mahaney, comfort, fellowship, jesus, john piper, local church, love, Sanctification, sin
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Satan Exists to Make Much of Jesus
Often times middle schoolers ask the best questions. Expose them to sound Bible teaching and, count on it, good and sometimes difficult questions come abounding. One such question I received a while ago from a 6th grader serves as a … Continue reading
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Tagged cross, devil, evil, game changer, gospel, hell, jesus, john piper, judgment, power, righteousness, satan, sove, wisdom
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The Saturday Post(s)
Spurgeon’s Love for Fine Cigars. I love to hear stories and quirks about my heroes. This makes me love him all the more. Why I Am Not Completely Certain Christianity is True. This is written by a Christian apologist. “No, I am … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, atheism, charles spurgeon, church membership, emotions, gay, gay wedding, homosexuality, kevin deyoung, local church, suffering
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Loving the Church Like Jesus Does
I pray all my readers let this sink deeply into their heart and guide them into the heart of their local church. May we be as committed to our local churches as Jesus is. John Stott: We are not only … Continue reading
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Tagged church, church membership, fellowship, john stott, local church, love
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From Genesis to Revelation (Mind = Blown)
The Bible is one book highlighting the work of one Character. From beginning to end, it tells of one story. One way this truth comes to light is by comparing the first book of the Bible to the last. Sam … Continue reading
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Tagged bible, character, covenant, faithfulness, genesis, god, gospel, revelation, sam hamstra jr
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Lord’s Supper & The Lord of the Rings
Years ago Tim Keller used this illustration from The Lord of the Rings to convey the immense meaning of the Lord’s table: Enemies and dread weapons pummel the walls of the city of Gondor. As the city gates begin to … Continue reading
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Tagged blood, church, communion, gospel, jesus, lord's supper
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The Saturday Post(s)
Dear Atheists, You’re Not Allowed to Use Our Logic. A former atheist shows the silliness of his former atheism. “When I used to argue against the existence of God, I employed Laws of Logic my atheistic worldview could not provide. I … Continue reading
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Tagged apologetics, christology, down syndrome, gay, heart, heaven, heavenly tourism, homosexul, hypostatic union, incarnation, jesus, judgment, logic, pastoral ministry, pastors, sex change, sin, sinners, theology, transcendental argument, trinity, universalism
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Parenting Advice From a Guy With No Kids
Full disclosure: I don’t have any kids. Given this, I know I really do not have any place in telling parents how to do their parent thing outside of bringing them the authoritative word of God about their parenting. I … Continue reading
Half Alive?
Ever met anyone who speaks like a Christian, but lives like they aren’t? How about someone who is very kind, but knows near nothing about Christ other than He died for sinners? Or someone who knows a lot about theology … Continue reading
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Tagged charles spurgeon, christian living, growth, love, maturity, Sanctification
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God is Wrathful Because God is Love
If God is loving then how can He be wrathful? Isn’t wrath or anger inappropriate for a God who is love? Yale Theologian, Miroslav Volf provides one great answer. He was born in Croatia and lived through the nightmare years of ethnic … Continue reading