So to start off being completely transparent me and my wife do not have biological children. We are both Christians and take every opportunity we can to be involved with children of all ages. There is one phrase that completely irritates us and bring our blood pressure up. And that is “You cant/don’t understand your…
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Who Can Baptize?
“Who Can Baptize?” Faithful Bytes: Megabytes – Real Life. Real Struggles. Real Truth. In today’s world, nearly everything seems to require a certification. You can’t cut hair, fix a pipe, or teach a class without credentials. So it’s no surprise that some ask: “Who’s allowed to baptize someone?” “Do you need to be a pastor?…
The Struggle of Always Being the Smartest in the Room
The Struggle of Always Being the Smartest in the Room: A Biblical and Practical Perspective Have you ever walked into a room, listened to a problem for five or ten minutes, and already mapped out the solution before most people have even grasped the full scope of the issue? If so, then you likely understand…
Reverence for the Bible vs. Reverence for What It Contains
Reverence for the Bible vs. Reverence for What It Contains Some Christians treat the physical Bible as if it is sacred in and of itself, almost like a relic. This comes from a well-intentioned desire to respect God’s Word, but can veer into bibliolatry (the worship of the physical book rather than obedience to its…
The Cycle of Strength and Weakness
The Cycle of Strength and Weakness: A Biblical Perspective Saying, “Hard times beget strong people, strong people beget good times, good times beget weak people, and weak people beget hard times.” We will examine how this cycle relates to biblical teachings and discover insights to guide us in our journey of faith and character development….
Are we all trying to hard?
6 So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord. 7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. 8 We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. 9 Therefore we…
When the Comment Isn’t Christian
Faithful Cycles: When ‘I Told You So’ Doesn’t Feel Good Real Life. Real Struggles. Real Truth. Truth Cycle: There’s a moment I’ve never quite forgotten. One night at church, a youth showed up without his brother. Someone asked, “Where’s your brother?” The reply came: “He didn’t feel like coming tonight.” What came next stunned me,…
While I’m Still Here
Faithful Cycles: Healing Isn’t a Hashtag Real Life. Real Struggles. Real Truth. Truth Cycle: Before he passed, my uncle made a simple yet profound request: “Don’t make a big deal out of my funeral. Graveside service, quick and easy. Don’t fuss over it.” But then he said something that hit a little deeper, something that…
So whats the Difference – Bpatist vs. Catholics
Faithful Cycles: So whats the Difference – Bpatist vs. Catholics? Real Life. Real Struggles. Real Truth. Truth Cycle: You hear people talk about the Pope, the Church, saints, confessions, and maybe you’ve wondered, ‘Aren’t we all just Christians?’ While we share some history, the way Baptists and Catholics understand the Bible, salvation, and leadership is…
Why Do Baptists Care About the Pope?
Faithful Cycles: Why Do Baptists Care About the Pope? Real Life. Real Struggles. Real Truth. Truth Cycle: You’ve probably seen it on the news, on social media, or even in your church conversations: talk about the Pope. Praise, critique, speculation—everyone seems to have something to say. But if you’re Southern Baptist, or not Catholic at…