Marriage is often a gift but can sometimes feel like an unbearable trial. For those facing difficult marriages, this post explores the historical lessons of grace, mercy, and...

by C Michael Patton

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A Poetic Response to Acute and Chronic Suffering

Last month, I fell after getting out of the car. My kneecaps dislocated, locked, and then dislocated again. My body has had a mind of its own for a while now. As a writer with...

Understanding and Addressing Doubt

Explore the roots of spiritual doubt, from questions about salvation and God's love to struggles with the unforgivable sin and God's existence. Discover insights and...

I Saw a Man, Despised by His Brothers

I heard on the streets that a great teacher had fallen. A preacher, a teacher, a leader of many men. He had stumbled. What sin? Before the church he confessed, “I have sinned...

A Complete Guide to Bible Interpretation: Moving from “What Did it Mean” to “How Does it Apply”

Introduction One of the most foundational skills we can develop in our study of Scripture is the ability to move from understanding what the Bible meant in its original...

The Night Before: Luther’s Anfechtung Before His “Here I Stand” Speech

“Orchestrated by Satan, But Permitted by Christ” “Orchestrated by Satan, but permitted By Christ.“ This is what Martin Luther called it: “Anfechtung,” a German...

The Joyful Cost of Evangelism: Embracing the Mission with Resilience

At the turn of the twentieth century, Theodore Roosevelt wrote these gripping words in his riveting book The Strenuous Life: “Nothing in the world is worth having or worth...

by Nathaniel Ginsterblum

Biblical Lists of Sins in Reverse

10 Commandments in Exodus 20:3-17 in Reverse You shall have no other gods before me. Reverse: Trust only God for everything. You shall not make for yourself an idol. Reverse:...

The Perils of Trying to Look God Eye to Eye

Introduction In our quest for certainty, we need to be careful not to find ourselves attempting to look God eye to eye. This is a problem I had and didn’t realize at the time....

Embracing Theological Depth: Why Big Words Matter

Understanding theology deeply necessitates the use of precise and sometimes complex terminology. This blog explores why “big words” in theology are essential, how they build...

by C Michael Patton

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