As a Christian, I would love to have a magic wand. I would wave it like the fairy godmother did in Cinderella and make obstacles that impede my spiritual progress to...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Grace

Paul Copan

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Advice to a Future Seminarian

One of my students graduated recently from Palm Beach Atlantic University, and he is heading into seminary and then the pastorate. He took a full platter of classes from me,...

Where Should You Search for a Spouse? or “I Am Ashamed About Where Kristie and I Met”

At church, you numbskull! Numbskull, n “Thick-headed, dumb, oblivious to the obvious” Many of you know, but some of you don’t. I spent the early years of my...

Essentials and Non-Essentials: How to Choose Your Battles Carefully

We talk a lot about this: essentials and non-essentials. In fact, at the Credo House of Theology (our headquarters), right when you walk in the front door you will see written...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

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The Christian Message in 9 Words

aGood (a-“not” “good”). The Christian message is not about being “good.” It is not about what you can present on your resume before God. It...

Jesus with His Lights Turned off on Halloween

Will is dressing up as a ghost for Halloween. I was shocked. He has his Indiana Jones costume that he wears everywhere. I thought at least he would choose the Storm Trooper...

Open Discussion: Former Sex Offender Now in the Pastorate…Does Grace Cover This?

Help me out here… The Associated Press reports: “A tiny Louisville church’s newest minister is a gifted music leader and popular among its three dozen...

Should a Calvinist Marry an Arminian?

I received an email last night asking me a very good question. The sender is a Calvinist who is interested in a girl who is an Arminian. He asks, “Would it be wrong for...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Current Issues in Theology

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"Let's Make Mommy Happy" (Part 2) – Anti-Depressants Should Not Be the Norm

Not too long ago, I was diagnosed with a certain type of depression. I will come back to that . . . Until two years ago, I felt as if I was a slight bit taller than others. I...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Current Issues in Theology

Moral Issues

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"Let's Make Mommy Happy" or Martin Luther on Zoloft

Anti-depressants are now the most commonly prescribed drug in America. They are prescribed more than drugs to treat high blood pressure, high cholesterol, asthma, or...

by C Michael Patton

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