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
8 Ways to Navigate Your Children Through Doubt
As parents, we naturally want to pass on our faith to our children and help them develop a strong relationship with God. However, we must acknowledge that as they grow older,...
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Rethinking the Whole “If We Are Faithless . . .” Thing (2 Tim 2:11-14)
2 Timothy 2:11-14 It is a trustworthy statement: For if we died with Him, we shall also live with Him; If we endure, we shall also reign with Him; If we deny Him, He also will...
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The Most Important Word Ever Uttered
“ὅτε οὖν ἔλαβεν τὸ ὄξος [ὁ] Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν, Τετέλεσται, καὶ κλίνας τὴν κεφαλὴν παρέδωκεν τὸ πνεῦμα.” When Jesus had received the sour wine, he said, “It is...
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This Calvinist’s View of Methodological Naturalism
Here is a weird question that I have often asked: Is Methodological Naturalism a valid method of inquiry for Christians? I know . . . cardinal sin. I have started with a hard...
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Do Atheists Have Any Burden of Proof? or Do Atheists Believe in Magic?
One of the most popular arguments that have been made prolific among atheists by the so-called “New Atheists” is that they have no burden of proof because they have no belief...
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Confessions from a Want-to-Be Charismatic
“Please don’t come to me. Please don’t come to me. Please don’t come to me.” These were my thoughts as “Prophet James” was making his...
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