Tag Archives: Sanctification

“Lord, Look at My Shells!”

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Dana Dill

These three paragraphs have graciously haunted me for over 6 years. I hope they do the same for you. John Piper: “I will tell you what a tragedy is. I will show you how to waste your life. Consider a … Continue reading →

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Can You Say, “Imitate Me”?

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Dana Dill

D.A. Carson asks, ““Do you ever say to a young Christian, ‘Do you want to know what Christianity is like? Watch me!’ If you never do, you are unbiblical.” Unbiblical? How so? Well, because Paul gives us many examples of … Continue reading →

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The Backward, Upward, & Forward Look

Posted on May 5, 2014 by Dana Dill

J.C. Ryle: The early Christians made it a part of their religion to look for His return. Backward they looked to the cross and the atonement for sin, and rejoiced in Christ crucified. Upward they looked to Christ at the … Continue reading →

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The Saturday Post(s)

Posted on May 3, 2014 by Dana Dill

Jesus, You Are Enough. Great article with a great challenge. “I’m challenged myself as I gaze around my room at the heaps of stuff – some of it useful, some of it decorative, some of it of sentimental value, some … Continue reading →

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15 Things to Remember When Criticized

Posted on May 1, 2014 by Dana Dill

Mark Altrogge serves us well with these 15 things to remember when we are criticized: View correction as a good thing: Ps 141:5 says: “Let a righteous man strike me—it is a kindness; let him rebuke me—it is oil for my … Continue reading →

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Why God Uses Suffering

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Dana Dill

No one likes to go through painful things, but it’s almost universally recognized that some of the most important lessons come from the most painful times. Christians understand this not to be some universal principle that just works, but a grace … 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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Are You Fueled by Guilt or Grace?

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Dana Dill

What we do often is not as important as why we do it. Good things not done in faith are really bad things that don’t please God at all (Romans 14:23; Hebrews 11:6). Therefore, it is crucial for Christian to ask … Continue reading →

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Capernaum’s Warning

Posted on April 9, 2014 by Dana Dill

Jesus once issued a condemnation that teaches a very important lesson. He said, “And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You will be brought down to Hades. For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Sodom, … Continue reading →

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10 Principles to Guide Your Book Reading

Posted on April 8, 2014 by Dana Dill

I have a wonderful two volume book set called Princeton and the Christian Ministry. If you are a pastor, you absolutely need to buy these two volumes. Page after page offers challenge, conviction, encouragement, inspiration, and excellent instruction on the … Continue reading →

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