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Richard B. Patterson, PhD

Richard B. Patterson, PhD, is a clinical psychologist from El Paso, Texas.
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Mysticism for the Masses

Richard B. Patterson, PhD March 15, 2025

When we open our hearts and quiet our minds, we can experience God’s presence in powerful ways. It starts with paying attention.

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Getting Angry with God

Richard B. Patterson, PhD March 18, 2024

Sometimes I get angry with God. I used to feel that this was bad, but took comfort from the likes of David (“How long, oh Lord?”), Job, even Jesus (“Why have you forsaken me?”). Is your anger reflected in any way in your relationship with God?

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On Veterans

Richard B. Patterson, PhD November 11, 2023

Reflect Once a year, we celebrate our veterans. We tell veterans we meet, “Thank you for your service.” Yet for many of these same veterans,

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When You’re Feeling Lost

Richard B. Patterson, PhD July 28, 2023

Reflect One day, I found myself separated from the person responsible for my ride home from a professional football game. Worse yet, I had forgotten

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