One of the first thoughts that I have when I get depressed is that I am no longer qualified for ministry. “How can you preach truth when it does not even help you get...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Depression

Personal (Michael Patton)

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On Losing My Joy

“Rejoice always.” 1 Thes. 5:16 Some of you remember that back in April, I went through a serious fall emotionally. It is what some people call...

by C Michael Patton

Personal (Michael Patton)

4Comments

On Break and Short Message About My Last Post

Hi folks, just in case you were wondering why there are no posts, I have been on vacation. Really quick: many people have expressed concern for me due to my last post on...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Faith

Personal (Michael Patton)

35Comments

On Leaving My First Love

The best I can tell, it started about six years ago Jan. 4th. This is when I began to leave my first love. You know the reference. “Yet I hold this against you: You have...

by C Michael Patton

Marriage and Family

Personal (Michael Patton)

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Is it Possible to Marry the Wrong Person?

While I was a singles’ pastor for six years, I often dealt with issues from those whom I had married. I had these issue in both premarital counseling and post-marital...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Marriage and Family

Personal (Michael Patton)

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After 13 Years, I Am Becoming a Worse Husband

I often tell people that the moment you get married, you have relinquished the right to teach your spouse anything. I say that with a bit of tongue in cheek, but also with...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Ministry

Personal (Michael Patton)

29Comments

I Don’t Really Know if I am Called to Ministry

The Holy Spirit does not give me an overwhelming sense of my calling. This moment is better than some, but it usually depends on the day hour that you ask me. “Michael,...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Personal (Michael Patton)

34Comments

Things I Used to Believe, but Now I’m Not So Sure

You are either 100% correct in doctrine or you are not correct at all I believed this for a long time. A pastor I loved and admired once told me this. But if this is the case,...

by C Michael Patton

Calvinism

Doubt

Personal (Michael Patton)

74Comments

The Day I Quit Believing in God

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Dealing with doubt – Part 6: The Day I Quit Believing I have not...

by C Michael Patton

Depression

Personal (Michael Patton)

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Final Update on My Depression (I Hope)

It has been some time since I had an episode of depression. I cannot be sure, but I am fairly certain I know what caused it. Neither my circumstances nor the pressures of my...

by C Michael Patton

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