My daily Bible reading plan recently took me to the front door of Leviticus. Oh the venerable wasteland of Leviticus and its neighboring partner in crime Numbers. The...

by Timothy Payne

Christian Life

Suffering and Pain

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Why Am I Excited About the Problem of Evil?

To “excite” something is to arouse or to stir up. At least, that is the connotation I am using here. What I mean in saying we are excited about the problem of evil...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

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The Solution to the Lordship Debate: Urine

(Since this has been an issue on my blog and Facebook, this is an appropriate re-post, I hope.) Last night I went to pick up Zach, my three-year-old, from his class at church....

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

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Rethinking Sanctification Because I Have To

Fifteen years ago I had it all figured out. My theology was perfect. My passions were flamed by the progressively growing belief that I was going to make a difference—a...

My Experience with a Prophetic Vision Today or “How to Test Prophecy”

I just left the house of a wonderful Christian family who is experiencing some very odd stuff at their house. I would not necessarily call this “paranormal” and I...

The Day I Accused My Wife of Infidelity

I accused my wife of infidelity last year. No, there was no evidence. No, there was no change in our relationship. No, it is not characteristic of her in the slightest....

Showing People Your Cracks

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...

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...

by C Michael Patton

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