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Tag Archives: Chris Patton
Does Playboy Influence Your View of Christian Community?
In some ways, fantasy shapes my view of Christian community (kind of like Playboy shaped my young impressionable mind about male-female relationships). And some of my dreams are shaped by Scripture (a better starting place but it still may involve … Continue reading
Posted in Community
Tagged Acts 2 Church, Chris Patton, Christian community, dreams, Fantasy, Jon Acuff, New Testament Church, Playboy
7 Comments
When We Invite People Into Community, What Are We Wanting Them to Experience?
Have you ever seen a group of people you wished you could join but you were a stranger, an outsider looking in? I remember an American Christian Fiction Writers banquet held in Minneapolis (the one in Minnesota). A room divider … Continue reading
Posted in Community
Tagged ACFW, American Christian Fiction Writers, Chris Patton, Christian community, Donald Miller, Healing, hope, Hurt
8 Comments
It Sounded So Simple Until I Got Distracted
In a sermon, my pastor friend Chuck asked, “What distracts you from keeping the main thing the main thing?” To be honest, the list grows long. I’m distracted by … … curiosity and questions … What’s the musical lineup on … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Chris Patton, direction, Distractions, John Maxwell, Jon Acuff, Love God, Love others, Purpose
15 Comments
What Does the Bible Say About Wearing Red Shirts?
In fiction you have main heroes, rounded characters, and flat ones. An example of a flat character is the Star Trek guy in a red shirt. You know the one. Recon party goes to Planet X to investigate some mysterious … Continue reading
Posted in Writing Lessons
Tagged Chris Patton, flat characters, Henry McLaughlin, Jasper Fforde, Jesus Christ, Jon Acuff, self-worth, Star Trek, The Fourth Bear
7 Comments
Why Am I A Businessman?
This is an article by guest blogger Chris Patton. His website is Christian Faith At Work where he writes about his Christian faith lived out in the every day world of business. Don’t hold me to the exact numbers, but … Continue reading
Posted in Guest Bloggers
Tagged business, Chris Patton, Christian living, faith, Great Commandment, Greatest Commandment, Matthew 22, Mike Patton Auto
18 Comments
Does “Happy Holidays” Make Your Christian Blood Boil?
Merry Xmas! Seasons Greetings! Happy Holidays! Happy Hannukah! …Kwanzaa! …Boxing Day! I’m sure you could add to the list. In doing a quick on-line search, I discovered two more special days that I like—Bake Cookies Day (December 18th) and National … Continue reading
Posted in Special Days
Tagged Chris Patton, Christian Faith at Work, Christmas, faith, Hannukah, Holiday Greetings, Jesus Christ, Kwanzaa, Merry Christmas
2 Comments
A Curious Band of Others 