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What If My Bible Reading Doesn’t Affect Me?

Posted on September 4, 2014 by Dana Dill

I don’t know if you have had this experience or not, but there have been times in my life where I was somewhat underwhelmed by what I was gaining from my own personal Bible study. I would think, “Although I … Continue reading →

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How to Slow Down Your Speeding Heart (Three Ways to Prepare for Prayer)

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Dana Dill

You’ve probably felt it like I have. You sit down with Bible in hand; cup of steaming hot coffee to your right. The pen is ready and maybe there’s even a journal close by. Everything is in place for you … Continue reading →

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My One Goal Every Morning

Posted on August 28, 2014 by Dana Dill

George Mueller (1805–1898) is remembered for his massive ministry to orphans in England over a century ago. John Piper does an excellent biographical sketch of his life here. In listening to his sketch, I will always remember this quote from … Continue reading →

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A Very Old-School, But Helpful Scripture Memory System

Posted on August 21, 2014 by Dana Dill

The Bible is the source from which Christians draw their comfort, hope, and joy. It is food for our hunger, water for our thirst, and sunlight for our eyes. Not only do we want to read it, meditate on it, … Continue reading →

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Three Languages All Christians Should Learn to Speak

Posted on July 15, 2014 by Dana Dill

Whenever you study anything in depth, you learn new language. Up and coming baseball fans eagerly learn new words/rules/phrases like RBI, line drive, pickle, strike zone, and home run. Cooks gladly learn the new words and phrases of the kitchen like bolognaise, bullion, … Continue reading →

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The Saturday Post(s)

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Dana Dill

I Am Ryland. This is such an important article. “I am so thankful that my parents gave me the freedom to act more boyish than my sisters.  I am thankful that they didn’t freak out, or make any life-altering decisions … Continue reading →

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When Believing in God Doesn’t Matter

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Dana Dill

“I believe in God!” Ever hear that? I do. A lot. Now, there isn’t anything wrong with that statement. In fact, there is a lot right with that statement. But the statement – I believe in God –  is only … Continue reading →

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Doctrine, No Christianity Without It

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Dana Dill

Doctrine (noun) – teaching. I have met a lot of Christians who have a distaste for the word doctrine. There are various reasons for this. For some, upon hearing the word doctrine, they are reminded of the stodgy, cold hearted, traditionalism … Continue reading →

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When Cliche Robs Us

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Dana Dill

There are some things that are so good, so true, so important, so powerful, and so needed that they get said over and over and over again. Their truthfulness and power makes them very repeatable. Unfortunately, however, being repeated over … Continue reading →

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From Genesis to Revelation (Mind = Blown)

Posted on March 26, 2014 by Dana Dill

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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