Does Jesus Have a God?
Does Jesus have a God? This profound question invites us to explore the Trinity, Christ’s roles, and the mystery of His eternal submission.
C Michael Patton
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C Michael Patton
A Poetic Response to Acute and Chronic Suffering
Last month, I fell after getting out of the car. My kneecaps dislocated, locked, and then dislocated again. My body has had a mind of its own for a while now. As a writer with...
Rulonda JaBrey
On a Reminder of God’s Return (Matthew 12:36)
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...
Rulonda JaBrey
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...
Rulonda JaBrey
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...
Rulonda JaBrey
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...
Rulonda JaBrey
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...
C Michael Patton
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...
C Michael Patton