Sometimes I feel like I rise up with wings like eagles only to fall with wings like penguins. I must preempt my conversation here with an apology to many of my Christian...

by C Michael Patton

Mike Licona

Suffering and Pain

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Musings: A Response to Suffering

In this 3-minute video, I provide a few thoughts for Christians facing suffering:

When God Does Not Show Up

There have been so many times in my life when God has not shown up. So many times when I am at my wits end, when it is forth and long, ninth inning, I put up a last hope three...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Personal (Michael Patton)

Suffering and Pain

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Controlled by Fear

“Bang!!” The gun went off. My ears were ringing, my constitution shaken, and I, for a brief moment, felt as if I were in a dream. However, my heart did not stop,...

The Problem of Evil in a Nutshell

The problem of evil is certainly one of the greatest apologetic issues that Christians face today. In a postmodern world, people’s questions, objections, and problems with the...

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...

Introducing The Discipleship Program

Topics Include: Session 1: Bible Session 2: Mankind Session 3: Trinity Session 4: Jesus Session 5: Faith Session 6: Living w/God Session 7: Living w/God’s Word Session...

Webbed Feet on Dry Land: When Pain Seems Meaningless

I was just diagnosed with “severe degenerative disc disease.” This is a lower back issue. For the last five years, the pain has been tremendous, keeping me from...

An Outline of What I Taught on Suffering and Evil

Here are some notes from what I taught at The Discipleship Program last night on Suffering and Evil. I think it is very important that we give Christians a solid induction...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Ecclesiology (Church)

Suffering and Pain

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I like “Second Service Christians” Better

I like second service Christians. Wait. Let me rephrase. I like second service Christians better than first service Christians. There. I said it. I remember when a church I...

by C Michael Patton

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