"In the realm of spiritual communication, we often find our words about God taking unexpected paths in the hearts of those who hear them. This journey, akin to traversing...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Discipleship

Ethics and Morality

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Reserved Power: The Forgotten Virtue of Meekness

In 'Reserved Power: The Forgotten Virtue of Meekness,' we embark on a journey to rediscover meekness, a virtue often misunderstood and overlooked. From the powerful symbolism...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Culture

Difficult Passages In The Bible

Love Your Enemies (Reflections on Luke 6:27-28)

Last Friday morning, I awoke early (like before the crack of dawn early!) and meditated on a well-known, often-quoted-out-of-context passage of Scripture. I’ve read these...

by Rulonda JaBrey

Christian Life

Ecclesiology (Church)

Epistemology

Faith

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Embracing a Five-Dimensional Faith in the Church

Explore the depths of faith and spirituality in our latest blog post. Dive into a heartfelt journey of personal faith crisis, understand the diverse dimensions of Christian...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

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The Paradox of Proximity: Why Christians Often Loathe Each Other

Evangelical Theological Society The most intense and heated exchange I’ve ever seen in the church was at an Evangelical Theological Society (ETS) conference where...

Can Christians Drink Alcohol: The Spectrum of Belief in the Church

Two Christian fellows walk into a bar. Not only is it an excellent place to watch the game, but it’s also a prime location to meet those who need Christ the most....

Why Can’t I Change? Maybe Change is Not Getting Better But Getting StrongerAbout

Explore the transformative journey of self-growth and spiritual fortification through enduring life's challenges. Delve into the subtle strength and resilience developed...

Is Our Gospel Sinking or Saving? A Parable of the Anatomy of Faith

The Parable Four people are drowning and are given a life-preserver. The first one looks at it and says, “I don’t believe it’s a life-preserver, and I don’t believe it can...

Personal (Michael Patton)

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On Losing Followers Due to My Last Blog

My last blog caused me to lose some Patron supporters. This was due to the disappointment that I was not everything they thought I was. I don’t want to kid with you:...

Personal (Michael Patton)

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Punting to the Eschaton

by C Michael Patton

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