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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.
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When It’s Good to Be Booed (Or Bad to Be Applauded)
Once, Jesus preached this: Woe to you, when all people speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets. Luke 6:26 Matthew Henry helps apply. It is a sign that you were not faithful to your … Continue reading
In Honor of My “Paul”
Remember your leaders, those who spoke to you the word of God. Consider the outcome of their way of life, and imitate their faith. Hebrews 13:7 Allow me to obey that verse right now in this post. This is an … Continue reading
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The Day Daisy Was Born
I wrote this in my journal on May 28, 2015 at 8:10pm in a hospital room while my wife and baby slept soundly near me. It was the day my daughter, my first child, was born. This entry was written … Continue reading
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Tagged chawna dill, children, daisy jane, kids, parenting, parents
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Least of These Bakers, Florists, & Photographers
The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Matthew 25:40 He will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did not … Continue reading
A Little Lull
For regular readers of A Pilgrim’s Friend, I wanted to let you know that I won’t be blogging too much this week or next. I will be studying for finals for seminary (this week). Also, my baby’s exodus is due … Continue reading
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The Saturday Post(s)
God is Bigger Than My Cancer. “As I prepared for chemotherapy, my wife smiled and handed me a handmade card, colored bright with crayons and signed by a fifteen-year-old girl with Down syndrome in our congregation. My tears flowed as … Continue reading
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Tagged cancer, complementarianism, gender, heaven, humility, mentor, preaching, sickness, sovereignty, suffering, women
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Listen to Your Kids Talk About Video Games (& Other Things You May Have No Interest In)
With our first baby about 2 weeks away from being born, I will make sure to store this counsel deep into my heart. Melissa Edgington talks about the importance of listening to her son talk about his video games, even … Continue reading
Jesus, the Greatest Sinner Who Ever Lived
At the cross, “God made him (Jesus) who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.“ 2 Corinthians 5:21 In order to save sinners, Jesus willingly became their sin. … Continue reading
What Does It Mean to Fear God?
What does it mean to fear God? John Piper answers:
How to Find a Mentor
Russell Moore gives some great advice on how to find a mentor. Below are his main counsels with a brief excerpt of of explanation. Last week I was asked a question I’ve been asked before, probably over a thousand times … Continue reading
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