I am different than a lot of people. When things are consistently falling apart in my life, I don’t only like to hear from others that are having train wrecks in their...

by C Michael Patton

Lisa Robinson

Suffering and Pain

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“No” is No Response to Unanswered Prayer

I think one of the toughest challenges that Christians struggle with is the issue of unanswered prayer. It raises doubts. It leaves us wondering if there was something we...

by C Michael Patton

Suffering and Pain

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Why Is the Problem of Evil Such a Problem – Reflections on Haiti and Other Bad News

I have often heard it said that the problem of evil (why does God allow so many bad things) is the biggest problem of our generation. Watching the news lately, I have been...

by C Michael Patton

Personal (Michael Patton)

Suffering and Pain

Suicide

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A Grief Letter to My Sister Angie (1969-2004)

Dear Angie, We just passed the 6 year anniversary of your death. I guess it was the evening of January 4, 2004 (that is what the medical examiner said), but Kristie (your...

A Brief Primer on the Problem of Evil

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

Theology Unplugged – Medicating Pain (Part 1)

The new Theology Unplugged is up. Here is a link to the Christians in Context trading cards I talked about. Take a look. As well, the book I mentioned: Did the Resurrection...

Faith and Emotions

I admit, I am not an overly emotional person. In fact, I find being around overly emotional people uncomfortable and there are at times instances when I wish certain...

If Evil, Why God?

Question I received today: “Is God willing to prevent evil, but not able? Then he is not omnipotent. Is he able, but not willing? Then he is malevolent. Is he both able...

by C Michael Patton

Christian Life

Personal (Michael Patton)

Suffering and Pain

Suicide

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She Died of Sadness

I heard the song on the radio today. “Angel” by Sarah McLachlan. I hate that song. Every time it comes on, I change it. I usually don’t run from such pain,...

by C Michael Patton

Apologetics

Current Issues in Theology

Suffering and Pain

Theology Unplugged

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The Problem of Evil, Suffering, and Pain

Here is an mp3 of the sermon I preached this Sunday at Crossroads Grace Community Church (what a great church!). I will follow up with the lesson that I taught during the...

by C Michael Patton

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