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...

Keeping Holy Week Holy

The following is a play-by-play overview of Holy Week with application questions for each day. This is part of a more full sermon by the same title preached by our Executive...

Ditch ‘Easter’, Bunnies and Eggs?

(Lisa Robinson) Well, it’s that time of year, the most celebrated and revered day in Christianity. The death, burial and resurrection of Christ commemorates the crucial...

A Theology of More III: Worship

(Lisa Robinson) This third installment kind of touches on Tim’s post, The Crazy Worship Lady. But it is not to discuss what is or is not appropriate in a worship...

by C Michael Patton

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What Movies CAN a Christian Watch?

I love movies. Probably too much. Definitely too much. I always think about whether something is beneficial or not. I am continually asking if such and such movie is...

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