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…
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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…
When Dangerous Challenges Tempt the Vulnerable
Faithful Cycles: When Dangerous Challenges Tempt the Vulnerable Real Life. Real Struggles. Real Truth. Truth Cycle: A new challenge circulates online, daring participants to risk it all for views and validation. It’s framed as fun, a test of courage. But beneath the surface lies real danger, with consequences that can’t be undone. Biblical Truth: Wisdom…
When Church People Throw Stones
Faithful Cycles: When Church People Throw Stones Real Life. Real Struggles. Real Truth. Truth Cycle: I speak with truth. I speak with love. And still there they are rolling their eyes, whispering behind backs, quoting Scripture when it suits them and ignoring it when it doesn’t. They claim to be holy, but they tear down…
Signs, Mysticism, and Overthinking
Faithful Cycles: Signs, Mysticism, and Overthinking Real Life. Real Struggles. Real Truth. Truth Cycle: You keep waiting for a sign, a burning bush, a booming voice, some kind of supernatural moment to tell you what to do next. Or maybe you’ve been digging for hidden meanings in dreams, feelings, or little coincidences. And still… silence….