Have You Made God a Doormat?
Historical Books | 1 Samuel 12 Are you taking advantage of God's kindness?
Are you taking advantage of God's kindness? Are you fighting to remain faithful? Is God a doormat? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 1 Samuel 12 reminds us that God's kindness is meant to lead us to repentance.
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Read MoreAre you taking advantage of God's kindness? Are you fighting to remain faithful? Is God a doormat? In today's episode, Patrick shares how 1 Samuel 12 reminds us that God's kindness is meant to lead us to repentance.
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Passages: 1 Samuel 12

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Patrick Miller
Patrick Miller is a pastor and cultural commentator who writes about politics, culture, and technology, contributing articles to Christianity Today, Newsweek, The Gospel Coalition, and other publications. His podcast, Truth Over Tribe is one of...
Read MorePatrick Miller is a pastor and cultural commentator who writes about politics, culture, and technology, contributing articles to Christianity Today, Newsweek, The Gospel Coalition, and other publications. His podcast, Truth Over Tribe is one of Apple's top news commentary podcasts, featuring interviews with leading Christian thinkers, writers, and scholars. He's the co-author of Truth Over Tribe, and Joyful Outsiders. Patrick received a Master of Divinity from Covenant Theological Seminary, and pastors a politically diverse church, The Crossing. He and his wife, Emily, have two children.
You can connect with him on X: @patrickkmiller_
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