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Before I Self-Flagellate

Do you ever feel like you’re not enough? I wrote this blog about my own struggles with self-doubt and guilt, and how Romans 7 gives me hope through Paul’s honesty and God’s grace.

A Poetic Response to Acute and Chronic Suffering

Last month, I fell after getting out of the car. My kneecaps dislocated, locked, and then dislocated again. My body has had a mind of its own for a while now. As a writer with...

The Joyful Cost of Evangelism: Embracing the Mission with Resilience

At the turn of the twentieth century, Theodore Roosevelt wrote these gripping words in his riveting book The Strenuous Life: “Nothing in the world is worth having or worth...

by Nathaniel Ginsterblum

On a Reminder of God’s Return (Matthew 12:36)

Last night, I was reading Luke (my plan is to get through Luke-Acts as they are both written by Dr. Luke, a friend of the apostle Paul) and my commentary brought me to the...

The Significance of What John Leaves Out of His Gospel

The early Gospels were not available in the Canon we have today during the first century. Each Gospel writer crafted their narrative for a specific audience, much like tracts,...

The Danger of Romanticizing Suicide

“Suicide isn’t logical,” J. told me, matter-of-factly, in a recent session. I was sitting on the comfy couch in his office, sinking into its cushions, flabbergasted he would...

The Anatomy of Faith – Defining What Faith Really is All About

Introduction: Exploring the essence of faith reveals a complex interplay of knowledge, conviction, and consent. It’s not merely an abstract feeling but a structured...

The Parable of the Life Preserver

This post delves into the core aspects of Christian faith—knowledge, assent, and trust—highlighting their importance in the discipleship process and the journey towards a...

The Gait of a Broken Faith – A Message to Those Who Doubt Your Christian Faith

In 'The Gait of a Broken Faith: Encouragement for Those Who Doubt,' we delve into the transformative power of questioning one's beliefs. It's a candid exploration of how...

by C Michael Patton

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