One of the most discouraging (and blindsiding) things in life is to follow the Lord for some time, feel like you’re on the right track, be involved in the His work, and...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Prolegomena

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Don’t Take Yourself So Seriously

I remember, many years ago, talking with a friend of mine about another friend. There was something about this guy that we did not like, but we could not put a finger on it....

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Theology

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Is Bad Doctrine Sin?

It is hard for me, as a teacher of theology, to consider anything worse than bad doctrine in the church. When people’s views of God become distorted, their lives follow...

Why So Many Preachers Annoy So Many Christians

[Please welcome with me Clinton C. Roberts. Clint is becoming a good friend of mine. He lives here in Edmond Oklahoma is a member of the Credo House. He has a Ph.D. from the...

Why Peter is My Best Friend

We try to make friends with people who are like us. This is a dangerous business, as it can worsen our own problems, since our friendships often serve to justify within...

When You Are Sick of Theology

Theological Avoidance fallacy: n. Thinking theology is impractical for true Christian living. This is very common in our world. It is also, to some degree, understandable....

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

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Are Rewards in Heaven Based on Our Effort or God's Grace?

Rewards in heaven. I hope to have some, but the idea of rewards in heaven is difficult to fit into my theology. My mother used to say, “As long as I make it, I don’t care if I...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

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Tactless Christianity

All the knowledge in the world with no tact is worthless. A little knowledge with a lot of tact can change the world. “Handling” people. That is one of the hardest...

Don't Compete with the Super Bowl

Avoiding Theological Gossip

(Lisa Robinson) Frank Viola posted this article on his blog, written by Jon Zens. The article talks about the insidious nature and impact of gossip. Here’s his...

by Lisa Robinson

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