In this deeply personal blog post, we explore the challenging yet enlightening journey of faith and financial struggle. Through a heartfelt narrative, the author shares his...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Difficult Issues in Scripture

Old Testament

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Is There Really Not Anything New Under the Sun? A Reflection on the Book of Ecclesiastes

In this exploration of Ecclesiastes, we delve into a unique claim suggesting that the technology of King Solomon's era surpassed our modern advancements, based on a verse...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

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God’s Unpredictable Path

"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...

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...

by C Michael Patton

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