I was talking to a good friend not too long ago as she shared the events of her life that were troubling and discouraging to her. I found myself disconnected from her stories,...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Education

Christian Life

Clinton Roberts

Sunday Morning Warnings

Teaching

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Are Sermons Too Few or Too Many?

Say the word “sermon” and the average person doesn’t get too thrilled. In fact for a lot of people the word is only used as a pejorative (as in, “You can spare me the sermon,...

Seven Reasons Why Christians Doubt

I want to briefly give you some of the more “mundane” causes of why we, as Christians, might experience doubt, whether it be doubt in the existence of God, doubt in his love...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

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A Guide to Christians to Entertainment

I love movies. Probably too much. Definitely too much. I always think about whether something is beneficial or not. I am continually asking if such and such movie is...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Christmas

Current Issues in Theology

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Should Christians Play Santa?

Some people will argue that playing Santa has many negative effects. I would like to respond to some of these objections: 1. Playing Santa takes away from the real meaning of...

Elder Questions: Why Pray?

I’m currently in a six month eldership process at my local church. This series is taken from questions asked during the process. A group of people are talking and invite...

Elder Questions: Living Together

I’m currently in a six month eldership process at my local church. This series is taken from questions asked during the process. You are counseling a couple, who claim...

Elder Questions: Miscarriage

I’m currently in a six month eldership process at my local church. This series is taken from questions asked during the process. How would you respond to a couple at...

Dealing with Your Inner Skeptic (while in the Purgatory of Doubt)

Some of you are living in a purgatory of doubt. You find yourself caught between two opinions. You have studied just about all you can study. You have read both sides to the...

by C Michael Patton

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