Remember the commercials Brett Favre did for Sears? I loved them. I especially liked the one that came out just after the new NFL season began. Brett Favre was trying to...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Discipleship

Suffering and Pain

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The Insecurity of our Faith

I believe in what is called “perseverance of the saints.” I am less inclined toward the designation “eternal security of the believer,” but it will do....

An Open Letter to the Apostle John

John, First of all, let me say how much I appreciate your work. Your Gospel was the coup d’état of your writings. Chapter 14 was a lifeline to me as a kid. Thanks for...

Drowning Man

Sometimes I feel like I rise up with wings like eagles only to fall with wings like penguins. I must preempt my conversation here with an apology to many of my Christian...

A Lesson On Our Problem With Grace and Those Who Struggle With Serious Sin

(Lisa Robinson) I have just completed my 4th year of the ThM program (minus internship duties through August). I also just completed my first year of Hebrew and let me tell...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Personal (Michael Patton)

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The New Other “Me”

From an outsider’s perspective, I am much different than I used to be. When I moved back to Oklahoma in 2008 I was scared. It was not a place I wanted to be. The...

by C Michael Patton

Apologetics

Christian Life

Current Issues in Theology

Leadership

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Fight Club for Christians

When I was young, I loved to talk about fight stories. I was really scared of fighting, but I knew I needed a few under my belt in order to have some cred among my friends. I...

Don’t Hold Your Hair Back When You Vomit

An old adage: “You are not who you think you are. You are who you think other people think you are.” Who do we want to be? As Christians, what is our goal? How do...

Why I Do Not Want a “Good” Man

(Lisa Robinson) I recently just ended a 5 month dating relationship. I really had high hopes for this one, especially considering that he is a great guy and we still remain...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

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Liar from the Pit of Hell

I received another one of those emails calling me a liar. It comes with the territory. It was not that my particular view was wrong, misinformed, or even misguided. Nope. I...

by C Michael Patton

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