Many things are easy to believe. It’s easy for me to believe that I just finished counseling a couple who are getting married next week. Why? Because I just experienced...

On Corporate Prayer, Hope and Expectation

(Lisa Robinson) This is a melange of thoughts on prayer, with a specific focus on corporate prayer, expectation in prayer and unanswered prayer. I’ve been reading...

Introducing The Discipleship Program

Topics Include: Session 1: Bible Session 2: Mankind Session 3: Trinity Session 4: Jesus Session 5: Faith Session 6: Living w/God Session 7: Living w/God’s Word Session...

Does God Approve of “Greater-Good” Theology?

“Greater good” theology. We often talk about the “greater good” in ethics. We defend God’s use and allowance of evil, understanding that so long...

Why I No Longer Think Charismatics Are Demon-Possessed

One of the most difficult and rewarding experiences I have had in my journey with the Lord is having my beliefs challenged by my friends at undergraduate Bible School. Yes, I...

by C Michael Patton

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“You Can’t Out-Give God” . . . And Other Stupid Statements

It was my first semester in seminary. Kristie and I were already living hand to mouth, trusting in the Lord for his provisions. With Katelynn just born and Kylee on the way,...

Theology Unplugged: Addicted to Experience

Join Michael Patton and Tim Kimberley as they discuss the problem with being “Addicted to Experience” in our Christian lives. [display_podcast]

Dieting Essentials and Theology Essentials

While in the fitness industry for eight years before seminary, I came across all kinds of fads and silver bullets loaded in the guns of many well meaning people. How does one...

For Christians Struggling with Sin

For those of you who, like me, struggle daily not only with sin, but with the “How-Can-I-As-A-Christian-Still-Struggle-With-Sin?” thing, find encouragement in...

When God Goes Dark

I am somewhat envious of people who experience God differently than I do. I hear about all kinds of experiences that are once or twice removed from me and say a silent prayer...

by C Michael Patton

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