Last night, I was reading Luke (my plan is to get through Luke-Acts as they are both written by Dr. Luke, a friend of the apostle Paul) and my commentary brought me to the...

by Rulonda JaBrey

Christian Life

The Danger of Romanticizing Suicide

“Suicide isn’t logical,” J. told me, matter-of-factly, in a recent session. I was sitting on the comfy couch in his office, sinking into its cushions, flabbergasted he would...

Come Boldly to the Throne of Grace, Even If You Panic

A few years ago—February 11, 2019, to be exact—I tried to kill myself with sleeping pills on a lazy afternoon. Obviously, it didn’t work. I fell asleep, not wanting or...

My Honest Conversation with Michael Patton About Wanting to Die

An Honest and Vulnerable Prayer God, please kill me. This is a prayer I prayed with tears in my eyes for two and a half hours early Monday morning. Please. I will never ask...

3 Mistakes Our Definition of God Must Address to Avoid Atheism

It’s important for a Christian ministry to have a good definition of God (tongue in cheek). In fact, the definition I’m proposing will turn billions of religious people into...

Will God Protect My Children?

Will God Protect My Children? My friend was not a Christian, but he was seriously considering it. He was one of my wild friends from my younger, crazier days. We used to drive...

by C Michael Patton

On a Reminder of God’s Return (Matthew 12:36)

The Danger of Romanticizing Suicide

Come Boldly to the Throne of Grace, Even If You Panic

My Honest Conversation with Michael Patton About Wanting to Die

3 Mistakes Our Definition of God Must Address to Avoid Atheism

Will God Protect My Children?