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C Michael Patton

C Michael Patton

C. Michael Patton is the primary contributor to the Parchment and Pen/Credo Blog. He has been in ministry for nearly twenty years as a pastor, author, speaker, and blogger. Find him on Patreon Th.M. Dallas Theological Seminary (2001), president of Credo House Ministries and Credo Courses, author of Now that I'm a Christian (Crossway, 2014) Increase My Faith (Credo House, 2011), and The Theology Program (Reclaiming the Mind Ministries, 2001-2006), host of Theology Unplugged, and primary blogger here at Parchment and Pen. But, most importantly, husband to a beautiful wife and father to four awesome children. Michael is available for speaking engagements. Join his Patreon and support his ministry

Christian Philosophy
Current Issues in Theology
Epistemology
Liberal Theology
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John Shelby Spong’s Paradoxical Religious Pluralism

In my reading of Spong today, I came across this quote. It started as a two-sentence response to it that I was going to post on Facebook. But as so often happens, it turned...
by C Michael Patton
Credo House of Theology
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Resurrecting the Credo House Cafe: We Need You!

The Vision Imagine walking into a unique cafe where the very walls inspire and affirm Christian teachings – that’s the Credo House cafe. Rooted deeply in...
by C Michael Patton
Addiction
Christian Life
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Can Christians Drink Alcohol: The Spectrum of Belief in the Church

Two Christian fellows walk into a bar. Not only is it an excellent place to watch the game, but it’s also a prime location to meet those who need Christ the most....
by C Michael Patton
Anxious
Depression
Suicide
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The Masks We Wear: The Tragedy of Feeling Alone in a Crowded Room

I know what it feels like to believe you are the only one going through this pain or that particular agony. Or, more accurately, that you are the only one who handles it so...
by C Michael Patton
Christian Life
Sanctification
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Why Can’t I Change? Maybe Change is Not Getting Better But Getting StrongerAbout

Explore the transformative journey of self-growth and spiritual fortification through enduring life's challenges. Delve into the subtle strength and resilience developed...
by C Michael Patton
Anatomy of Belief
Christian Education
Christian Life
Doubt
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Is Our Gospel Sinking or Saving? A Parable of the Anatomy of Faith

The Parable Four people are drowning and are given a life-preserver. The first one looks at it and says, “I don’t believe it’s a life-preserver, and I don’t believe it can...
by C Michael Patton
Christian Philosophy
Epistemology
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Is Belief in God a Properly Basic Belief?

Have you ever wondered whether belief in God could be considered a “Properly Basic Belief”? If you’re not familiar with the term, don’t worry;...
by C Michael Patton
Christian Life
Ministry
Moral Issues
Personal (Michael Patton)
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On Losing Followers Due to My Last Blog

My last blog caused me to lose some Patron supporters. This was due to the disappointment that I was not everything they thought I was. I don’t want to kid with you:...
by C Michael Patton
Anxious
Personal (Michael Patton)
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Physically Overweight and Spiritually Underweight: Chronicles of My Shame

I sit here writing this, finding it hard to type as my hands are shaking. I don’t know why. It’s not as if the essence of what I’m about to convey is a...
by C Michael Patton
Anthropology
Culture
Gender issues
Moral Issues
Politics
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We Have Met the Enemy: Not to Say We Told You So, But . . .

Here are the grammatical corrections: Much of the maligned predictions of those who see a theological difference between men and women are coming home to roost. When we fail...
by C Michael Patton
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