Tag Archives: christian living

What’s Jesus’ Message to Homosexuals?

Posted on June 16, 2016 by Dana Dill

A few days ago I was hanging out at the beach with about ten high school students from our church. As we were baking in the sun, one of our new students asked me, “Pastor Dana, what does the Bible … Continue reading →

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When God’s Word Won’t Help You

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Dana Dill

The Apostle James once wrote: “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves.” James 1:22 Matthew Henry comments: Hearing is in order to doing; the most attentive and the most frequent hearing of the word of … Continue reading →

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Your Sermon

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Dana Dill

Vance Havner: My father, a faithful layman who loved preaching and preachers, used to tell us once in a while, with a smile: “Some day I am going to prepare a big sermon and preach it.” I think he really … Continue reading →

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The Precious Gift of Boring

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Dana Dill

Kevin DeYoung reminds us that boring is something to be cherished: Talk to the parents whose house was flooded or whose kids won’t sleep through the night. Talk to the friend who has been sitting by the bedside of a … Continue reading →

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The Saturday Post(s)

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Dana Dill

Religions Are Products of Culture and Geography, Not Truth. Here is Brett Kunkle’s really good answer to that objection. How Do You Know If You’re Repentant. “Here are 12 signs we have a genuinely repentant heart…” Don’t Be Too Quick … Continue reading →

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Why Christians Are Not Content

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Dana Dill

I am slowly making my way through the marvelous book The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by the old Puritan, Jeremiah Burroughs. It’s been a wonderful experience. Time and time again I find my soul blessed in profound ways. Today, … Continue reading →

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3 Necessary Truths for Suffering

Posted on March 4, 2015 by Dana Dill

Three truths to store away in your heart for when the rain inevitably comes. Jerry Bridges: In the arena of adversity, the Scriptures teach us three essential truths about God— truths we must believe if we are to trust Him … Continue reading →

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Do You Admit You Have Blindspots?

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Dana Dill

In the last Saturday Post I linked to an article about blind spots, but the article’s message so resonated with me that I thought to quote the main section of it here. Talking specifically about his writing, Russ Ramsey shares … Continue reading →

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Jesus, the Division Maker

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Dana Dill

Once Jesus preached an astonishing message in which he said the following: Do not think that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I have not come to bring peace, but a sword. For I have come to … Continue reading →

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How a Christian Lives

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Dana Dill

How does a Christian live? Martin Luther: A Christian man does not live in himself, but in Christ and in his neighbor, or else is no Christian: (he is) in Christ by faith (and is) in his neighbor by love. … Continue reading →

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