Why did I virtually disappear from the public for 10 years? And why have I been doing so much lately? That is a good question that I am going to try to answer as briefly as...

by C Michael Patton

Charismatic

Personal (Michael Patton)

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The Day I Accused My Wife of Infidelity (or The Danger of Modern-Day Prophecy)

I accused my wife of infidelity a few years ago. There was no evidence. There was no change in our relationship. No, it is not characteristic of her in the slightest. However,...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Personal (Michael Patton)

Sin

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The Shame of Hating Sunday Mornings

I don’t know if there is any greater feeling than being truly known. Wait . . . I need to add something very important: I don’t know if there is any greater...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Personal (Michael Patton)

Sanctification

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Dear God, What Good Do I Do For You When I’m So Broken?

Have you ever prayed this prayer? “Lord, why in your name are you so slow? Why do you push me to this point? Pardon the language, but this is [curse word]. Seriously. You...

by C Michael Patton

Evangelism

Personal (Michael Patton)

31Comments

Why Should I Tell Others About Christ When My Life Sucks?

A Hard Story to Tell Over the last ten years I have gained a lot of weight due to my back problems, aging, and my bout with depression. And I am sure getting addicted to pain...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Discipleship

Personal (Michael Patton)

22Comments

No, I Don’t Do Morning Devotionals — So Quit Asking

I remember my 2001 seminary graduation retreat. At least, I think that is what it was. I was an insecure seminarian about to graduate and go into full-time ministry and teach...

by C Michael Patton

Addiction

Personal (Michael Patton)

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The Black Hole of My Pain Pill Addiction (Part 1)

My Introduction to the Pills The first time I took a pain pill was when I was 19 years old and had just had a root canal. I remember the feeling that came along with the pain...

by C Michael Patton

Depression

Doubt

Personal (Michael Patton)

Suffering and Pain

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Waiting to Die

Over the last year, I have been hospitalized with a condition called rhabdomyolysis nine times. Each time, my kidney’s shut down. A few of these times the doctors said I...

by C Michael Patton

Personal (Michael Patton)

36Comments

On Caring for My Mother

Some of you know the story of my life over the last few years. I have tried to keep things up to date both for you and for myself. I think it is time for me to jot down some...

by C Michael Patton

Personal (Michael Patton)

24Comments

A Harsh Response to my “Scared” Post

I received this email yesterday. It was in response to my “Scared” post. The basic thesis seems to be that I am characteristically crying out for attention in an...

by C Michael Patton

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