Faithful Cycles: Brutal Honesty vs. Sugar Coating Real Life. Real Struggles. Real Truth. Truth Cycle: We’ve all been there staring at a friend, co-worker, church member or family member, knowing they need to hear the truth, but feeling that pull to soften it so it doesn’t sting. Sugar coating feels safe. It keeps the peace….
Category: Cycles
Beauty from the Inside Out
Faithful Cycles: Beauty from the Inside Out Real Life. Real Struggles. Real Truth. Truth Cycle: We live in a world that’s mastered the art of illusion, filters, enhancements, injections, surgeries, and unattainable standards of beauty are everywhere. Scroll through your feed, flip through a magazine, or even walk through a store, and you’ll see it:…
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….
When Your Willingness Is Ignored
Faithful Cycles: When Your Willingness Is Ignored Real Life. Real Struggles. Real Truth. Truth Cycle: They say they need help. They beg for volunteers. I raise my hand, again and again and nothing. No call, no ask, no trust. I keep showing up, but they keep overlooking me. Is it me? Or is it them?…