I want you to do something strange. Something we usually don’t do in 21st century American Christianity. Are you ready for it? Here it goes, try to remember all the...

by Tim Kimberley

Christian Life

Ministry

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Showing People Your Cracks

Remember the commercials Brett Favre did for Sears? I loved them. I especially liked the one that came out just after the new NFL season began. Brett Favre was trying to...

by C Michael Patton

Apologetics

Current Issues in Theology

Dan Wallace - Contra Mundane

Is the Muslim My Neighbor?

I am conflicted. It was Muslim terrorists who flew commercial planes into the twin towers in New York and the Pentagon, killing 3000 people. It was Muslim terrorists who did...

Theological Nudity

Last night I was talking to a hungry young “seeker” who has been coming to “Coffee and Theology” for four weeks now. After class each week he patiently...

Dealing with the Doubting: How to Have Mercy on Loved Ones Who Are Doubting their Faith

I know of only one person who I believed was being used by God significantly who had not been though some sort of faith crisis that caused them to doubt their beliefs at their...

What Defines Ministry Success?

“Grant to us that we sit on you right hand and left hand in glory.” Such were the presumptuous words of James and John to Jesus (Mark 10:35). I have often wondered...

Some Advice About Confronting Others (Especially About Theological Error)

You know what I hate? I hate when I am corrected by my wife. Especially when she is right! My first tendency is to get defensive. “Michael, do you think you can start...

When You Want to Die for Christ, But He Won’t Let You

You know what it feels like: you are on fire; you are ready, willing and able; you don’t need any more sermons on Rom 12:1. You are a living sacrifice. You have read...

by C Michael Patton

Ecclesiology (Church)

Grace Killer #1: “Biblical” Ways of Doing Church?

In theology, I have learned what the three most controversial topics are: 1. Women in ministry 2. Creation/Evolution issues 3. Calvinism/Arminianism stuff I would put them in...

Cracked

A few weeks ago we were trying to sell our SUV. It was a great car we just could not afford it anymore. I like the heavy cars for the wife and kids. It puts my mind at ease....

by C Michael Patton

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