Sin isn’t just breaking a rule — it’s trading God’s best for something worthless. Like Esau, we often settle for “red stuff,” chasing quick relief over lasting joy. But God,...

Questions and Answers

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Won’t Heaven Be Boring?

Many wonder if heaven will be boring—an endless, unchanging existence. But what if heaven is filled with growth, learning, and endless discovery? This post explores how being...

Personal (Michael Patton)

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Before I Self-Flagellate

Do you ever feel like you’re not enough? I wrote this blog about my own struggles with self-doubt and guilt, and how Romans 7 gives me hope through Paul’s honesty and God’s grace.

Six Pillars of Trust: Building Confidence in Theological Voices

When I first became committed to the things of the Lord, I was a sponge. I absorbed whatever anyone was offering, as long as they said they loved Jesus. I bought anything that...

The Perils of Trying to Look God Eye to Eye

Introduction In our quest for certainty, we need to be careful not to find ourselves attempting to look God eye to eye. This is a problem I had and didn’t realize at the time....

Embracing Theological Depth: Why Big Words Matter

Understanding theology deeply necessitates the use of precise and sometimes complex terminology. This blog explores why “big words” in theology are essential, how they build...

The Significance of What John Leaves Out of His Gospel

The early Gospels were not available in the Canon we have today during the first century. Each Gospel writer crafted their narrative for a specific audience, much like tracts,...

The Secret Place - Angie

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The Secrets of the Secret Place – Vol 1

This is a new blog from “Angie.” She is a friend whose journal she has allowed me to read from time to time. I asked her if it’d be OK if I started posting some of these on...

by Angie

Christian Life

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Why Study the Bible When I Don’t Understand What I Read? Exploring the Surprising Similarities Between Bible Study and Dreams

Discover how dreams and Bible study intertwine for deep spiritual growth, offering insights into emotional and psychological well-being.”

How My Passion for Ministry Almost Ended My Marriage

In this heartfelt post, a seminary student recounts the journey of reconciling his missionary calling with his family's needs, highlighting the transformative power of...

by C Michael Patton

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Spiritual Growth

Impulse Buying for the Soul – The Unknown Lasting Effects of Sin

Won’t Heaven Be Boring?

Before I Self-Flagellate

Six Pillars of Trust: Building Confidence in Theological Voices

The Perils of Trying to Look God Eye to Eye

Embracing Theological Depth: Why Big Words Matter

The Significance of What John Leaves Out of His Gospel

The Secrets of the Secret Place – Vol 1

Why Study the Bible When I Don’t Understand What I Read? Exploring the Surprising Similarities Between Bible Study and Dreams

How My Passion for Ministry Almost Ended My Marriage