Why He Rises or Falls—The Keys a Woman Holds
From medieval knights to modern men, this post explores how a woman’s love still unlocks greatness, purpose, and honor.
C Michael Patton
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Leadership
C Michael Patton
The Legacy of Leo: A History of the Papal Namesake
With the election of Leo the Fourteenth, the Church once again invokes a name rich with history and meaning. From Leo the First—“the Great”—who faced down Attila the Hun and...
C Michael Patton
I Saw a Man, Despised by His Brothers
I heard on the streets that a great teacher had fallen. A preacher, a teacher, a leader of many men. He had stumbled. What sin? Before the church he confessed, “I have sinned...
Matthew Sheppard
The Problem With Overstating Your Case
In a world where passion and conviction often dominate religious discourse, it's crucial to find a harmonious balance. My recent encounter with a fervently convinced...
C Michael Patton
More Young Foolish Leaders Please
Is the pastor of your church a young foolish leader? Does that frustrate you? Maybe you are older. Maybe you are wiser. Does that make you secretly despise young foolish...
Tim Kimberley
Should We Abandon Structured Leadership?
(Lisa Robinson) Increasingly, I am encountering a definition of the priesthood of the believer to mean a rejection of structured leadership in our local assemblies. Because we...
Lisa Robinson
Fourteen Characteristics of Theological Legalism
Without question, one of the most disturbing trends in the world of theology is that, far too often, grace is eclipsed by theological legalism. Twice today I encountered this...
C Michael Patton
How to Preach a Sermon Even When You Are Not Sure What the Passage Means
Convictionless churches are empty churches. Sure, it may be cool these days to be noncommittal. Sure, backing off and saying that you “could be wrong” is...
C Michael Patton
Why So Many Preachers Annoy So Many Christians
[Please welcome with me Clinton C. Roberts. Clint is becoming a good friend of mine. He lives here in Edmond Oklahoma is a member of the Credo House. He has a Ph.D. from the...
Clint Roberts
When You Are Sick of Theology
Theological Avoidance fallacy: n. Thinking theology is impractical for true Christian living. This is very common in our world. It is also, to some degree, understandable....
C Michael Patton