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I am a Christian, husband, father, pastor, professor, & teacher who wants to help fellow pilgrims on our way to the Heavenly City.
Author Archives: Dana Dill
I Will Help You
Charles Haddon Spurgeon: “Let us hear the Lord Jesus speak to each one of us: ‘I will help you. It is but a small thing for me, your God, to help you. Consider what I have done already. What! not … Continue reading
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He Made an Example Out of Him
AN EXAMPLE FOR CRIMINALS TO FEAR There is an idea that many fear: to be made an example out of when we have done wrong. This is to receive a particular kind of punishment that often is severe and unrelenting so … Continue reading
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Simple Tips for Self-Discipline
The Christian life requires great effort. Does that make you nervous? If it does, then read this, but this post isn’t about Christian effort, it is about how to grow in self-discipline. Over at the Grace to You website, there is a small article I … Continue reading
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Tagged discipline, growth, holiness, john macarthur, maturity, Sanctification, self discipline
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Christianity is War
Christianity is war. I needed to be reminded of this truth and my old friend J.C. Ryle was there to jam it into my soul once again. I find myself referring young Christians to this sermon often; especially when they … Continue reading
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Tagged fight, jc ryle, Sanctification, struggle, trials, war, warfare, weakness
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If Satan Took Over Philadelphia
Michael Horton: What would things look like if Satan really took control of a city? Over a half century ago, Presbyterian minister Donald Grey Barnhouse offered his own scenario in his weekly sermon that was also broadcast nationwide on CBS … Continue reading
Eternity in Common
Jesus has saved us into a family called the Church. As a new Christian, one does not only gain a new Father, a new Savior, and a new Spirit who dwells within them, but they have gained new brothers and … Continue reading
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Tagged adoption, church, family, fellowship, gospel, jc ryle, love, unity, worship
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Watch and Be Ready
“Keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come. …So you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour when you do not expect him.” Matthew 24:42-44 Matthew Henry commenting on … Continue reading
A Preacher’s Reflections
This last weekend I had the opportunity to preach at Ponderosa Pines Christian Camp in Running Springs, Ca. I had a great time with the leaders and churches up there. As I was driving down the mountain, I had various … Continue reading
The Saturday Post(s)
Stop Comparing Your Trials. “How many times have you looked at someone else’s suffering and thought, “How on earth do they keep going? I wouldn’t survive a day in that job, or with those disabilities, or with that many kids!” Then, … Continue reading
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Tagged gospel, hell, judgment, old testament, salvation, spiritual gifts, suffering, trials
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Submit to Ugly
Jonathan Leeman: Truth be told, people are not afraid to submit. They just want to submit to beauty, like the valiant hero who submits himself to rescuing damsels in distress. What’s unexpected about Christianity is that its hero doesn’t risk … Continue reading
A Pilgrim's Friend 