Author Archives: Dana Dill

About Dana Dill

I'm a Christian, husband, daddy, pastor, professor, and hope to be a friend to pilgrims on their way home.

Should We Be Christ-Centered or Trinity-Centered?

Posted on April 10, 2014 by Dana Dill

Are Christians supposed to be Christ-centered or Trinity-centered? Fred Sanders answers the question well: We need to see, as clearly as possible, that the gospel of the Trinity is not an alternative gospel to the experience of personal salvation through … Continue reading →

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Capernaum’s Warning

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Dana Dill

Jesus once issued a condemnation that teaches a very important lesson. He said, “And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You will be brought down to Hades. For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged church, church service, faith, gospel, hard heart, heart, jc ryle, jesus, ministry, preaching, Sanctification, unbelief | Leave a comment

10 Principles to Guide Your Book Reading

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Dana Dill

I have a wonderful two volume book set called Princeton and the Christian Ministry. If you are a pastor, you absolutely need to buy these two volumes. Page after page offers challenge, conviction, encouragement, inspiration, and excellent instruction on the … Continue reading →

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Why Are You Content?

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Dana Dill

Contentment is a rare gift that few seem to have. So, whenever someone has it they usually rest well, thinking to themselves, “I have arrived. I am that rare beast, a content human.” However, the presence of contentment isn’t always … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged christian living, contentment, growth, jeremiah burroughs, love, puritan, Sanctification | 1 Comment

The Saturday Post(s)

Posted on April 5, 2014 by Dana Dill

Millennials and the False Gospel of Nice. My favorite of the week. “One might argue that young evangelicals aren’t fleeing core conservative institutions, but flooding them.” What’s Wrong With Producing a Worship Experience. “The only thing of value the church has … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged books, church, church service, compassion, death, growth, jesus, listening, millennials, music, preaching, reading, relationships, suffering, teaching, tv, weakness, worship | Leave a comment

Hello, Crazy World…

Posted on April 4, 2014 by Dana Dill

Recently the CEO of Mozilla resigned after receiving pressure from gay rights activists when they found out he donated $1,000 to the Prop 8 campaign. What is one to make of such an event? Before we get to analyzing, here … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged amy hall, culture, da carson, douglas wilson, gay, gay wedding, gospel, homosexuality, intolerance, love, marriage, tolerance | Leave a comment

You Must Do Something to Be Saved

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Dana Dill

I have found this a helpful word on the relationship of Christ’s finished work in salvation and our needed work in repentance. I hope it helps you too. Paul declared, “I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must … Continue reading →

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Deserving Nothing

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Dana Dill

“Jesus said to them, ‘It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners.’” Mark 2:17 Sinclair Ferguson: Religious people are always profoundly disturbed when they discover that … Continue reading →

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Because He Won’t Leave Her

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Dana Dill

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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Satan Exists to Make Much of Jesus

Posted on March 31, 2014 by Dana Dill

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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