2023-05-270Comments

Lessons From C. S. Lewis: Resting in God’s Forgiveness

The temptation of disbelief is never as strong as it is after a time—a substantial time—of panic attacks and/or hallucinations stemming from past trauma. The temptation to...

2023-03-071Comments

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...

2023-03-0320Comments

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...

Personal (Michael Patton)

2023-01-2436Comments

Where Have I Been for 10 Years and Why Am I Back?

Why did I virtually disappear from the public for 10 years? And why have I been doing so much lately? That is a good question that I am going to try to answer as briefly as...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Screwtape Letters

2023-01-124Comments

Modern Screwtape Letters #3 — Biblical Jeopardy in Hell

Wormwood, So, you say your subject has been reading a lot. Not only is he reading a lot, but he’s also reading a lot of the Enemy’s books. I have had this situation...

2023-01-100Comments

10 Reasons to Give Your Life to Christ Right Now

Ten Reasons to Believe in the Existence of God: 1. Personal Experience – Many people claim to have had a personal experience that has convinced them of the existence of god....

2022-12-303Comments

Modern Screwtape Letter #2 — The “Stubbed Toe Factor”

My dear Wormwood, Must I remind you again of the big picture goal? You learned this on your first day in pragmatic anthropology. Our goal is to make your subject lose their...

2022-12-290Comments

Modern Screwtape Letter #1

My dear Wormwood, I am concerned about your worry. You wrote and said that your subject has been engaging in so-called “Christian apologetic” and rational studies. I know I...

2022-10-119Comments

The Sad Christian

The other day, I woke up at 2am to an unwelcome visitor. Unfortunately, I have become all too acquainted with this presence. I don’t know how to explain it. When it is...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Grace

2022-09-2010Comments

Beware of Professional Weaker Brethren

When my daughter Katelynn was eleven, she wanted to start wearing make-up. I had a rule: No make-up at all until she is twelve. My wife did not agree with me. She thought I...

by C Michael Patton

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