2023-08-110Comments

Taking Apart a Lawn Mower and Putting it Back Together

Rebuilding a Lawnmower “With” My Dad Regrettably, my father hasn’t explicitly taught me much, as he seldom spoke. Most of what I’ve learned from him came through...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Difficult Passages In The Bible

2023-07-150Comments

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

27. “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28. bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.” LUKE 6:27-28 (ESV) Last Friday...

2023-07-080Comments

Bewildering Wisdom: Understanding Psalms and Eccesiaties in the Light of Proverbs

Introduction: Embarking on a Bible reading plan can often lead to unexpected discoveries and profound insights. As I found myself immersed in the Psalms and Proverbs during my...

2023-05-270Comments

Lessons From C. S. Lewis: Resting in God’s Forgiveness

The temptation of disbelief is never as strong as it is after a time—a substantial time—of panic attacks and/or hallucinations stemming from past trauma. The temptation to...

2021-04-213Comments

You Already Have Enough Faith, So Quit Asking For More!

Check my interpretation here. I was just driving around and I thought about this. I have not checked any of my resources, or even the context in the Bible. I think it sounds...

2019-08-0319Comments

How NOT to React to Joshua Harris’ Announcement

Popular pastor and author Joshua Harris announced recently that he no longer considered himself a Christian. This announcement comes shortly after he announced he and his wife...

2018-12-272Comments

And Jesus Asked, “Who Do You Say That I Am?”

He asked His disciples, “13Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14And they said, “Some say John the Baptist; others, Elijah; still others, Jeremiah or...

Questions and Answers

Teaching

2018-08-193Comments

If You Were a REAL Christian, You Wouldn’t Doubt (Part 2): Is There A Reason to Doubt God, Ever?

On a Facebook thread I’m currently following concerning the need for good apologetics, as nonexistent apologetics and intellectual doubts are contributing to many...

by Rulonda JaBrey

Doubt

Faith

2014-07-104Comments

Living with Unanswered Questions

Some of you have a lot of questions about the Christian faith. I am especially talking to those of you who are “seekers,” who, according to your own testimony,...

by C Michael Patton

. . . and other stupid statements

2014-03-0417Comments

Why “I believe in logic and reason” is a Nonsense Statement

I’m exposed more than the average citizen to regular discussions and debates of ‘off limits’ subjects like religion, partly by circumstance and partly by choice, which is to...

by Clint Roberts

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