(Lisa Robinson) Every Sunday morning I have the privilege of serving a small group of very enthusiastic believers who are relatively new to the faith. We’ve been...

by C Michael Patton

Lisa Robinson

Theological Learning

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Be Careful With Theology Shifts

(Lisa Robinson) It happens to varying degrees. You are chugging along in your Christian walk, learning and growing. Mainly, your convictions grow and become firm. But then...

If God So Loved the World, Then Why Do We Hate It?

(Lisa Robinson) In my earlier Christian years, I was taught to hate the world and to avoid participation in it, especially as it related to culture. That means it’s...

Looking For Peace in All the Wrong Places

(Lisa Robinson) One thing I’ve noticed in all the years I have been a Christian, is that concepts or terminology has a way of taking on a life of its own. This is...

by C Michael Patton

Ecclesiology (Church)

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What Does it Mean to be Called to Ministry?

(Lisa Robinson) One of the essays in my application to DTS, was responding to how I knew I was called into ministry. While I understood that question to be more related to...

Dealing With Pleasure and Pain of Others When We Can’t Relate

(Lisa Robinson) Warning: You will be leaving the world of Pollyanna Christianity and entering real life. Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep. (Romans...

Do We Still Need Miracles Today To Believe?

(Lisa Robinson) It is not long before this this topic comes when engaged in a conversation about continuationism vs. cessationism. Some will insist that we still need...

On Corporate Prayer, Hope and Expectation

(Lisa Robinson) This is a melange of thoughts on prayer, with a specific focus on corporate prayer, expectation in prayer and unanswered prayer. I’ve been reading...

Some Valuable Lessons On Theological Learning From An Analysis of Origen

(Lisa Robinson) First off, this post is not really about Origen (c. 185-254). But it is about some lessons that I learned from studying Origen’s homilies in relation to...

The Trouble With Defense: How Much is Too Much?

(Lisa Robinson) I will confess that this post will probably raise more questions than provide answers. And it is specifically to raise the question of how much time and...

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