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A Dark Restaurant

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Dana Dill

Vance Havner: Some time ago a friend of mine took me to a restaurant where they must have loved darkness rather light. I stumbled into the dimly-lit cavern, fumbled for a chair, and mumbled that I needed a flashlight in … 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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The Helpfulness of Anger

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Dana Dill

Martin Luther and his wife often had friends and students living in their home or visiting for dinner. It was often a packed house. The students and friends of the Luthers would not only enjoy their hospitality, but also Martin’s … Continue reading →

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5 Signs of Spiritual Maturity

Posted on February 5, 2015 by Dana Dill

What does it look like to be a mature Christian? To have graduated from the elementary school, middle school, high school, and college of the Christian life? What does it look like to be all grown up in your faith … Continue reading →

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Do Our Churches Only Want Mediocre Men?

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Dana Dill

The Apostle Paul once wrote to a young pastor: “Teach the older men to be temperate, worthy of respect, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love and in endurance” (Titus 2:2). In preaching this passage, Pastor Voddie Baucham takes some time to … Continue reading →

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The Saturday Post(s)

Posted on November 22, 2014 by Dana Dill

Battle Plan. An excellent help to the necessary work of killing sin. Don’t miss this. Why Time Management is More Difficult Today Than Before. “Time Management is so much more difficult in our current knowledge economy era than in the past … Continue reading →

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Preach to Yourself

Posted on November 21, 2014 by Dana Dill

And now for one of the most helpful pieces of counsel I have ever received. D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones: The main trouble in this whole matter of spiritual depression in a sense is this, that we allow our self to talk … Continue reading →

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Are You Excited?

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Dana Dill

One of my favorite things to see is the excitement of new Christians. To them, everything is a blessing, a gift, and something to smile about and praise God for. Every worship service is attended with anticipation and glee. Every … Continue reading →

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