“Engraved Images” and the Cross: When Preachers Miss the Point It’s becoming more common to hear preachers warn their congregations not to wear crosses, hang them on walls, or display them in churches because of “graven images.” The verse they’re referring to is Exodus 20:4-5 (NKJV): “You shall not make for yourself a carved image,any…
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Whem Charity Turn Into Enabling!
When Charity Turns Into Enabling One of the hardest things for any church, or any believer, is knowing where to draw the line between charity and being taken advantage of. The Church is called to open its doors to the hungry, the broken, and the weary. But what happens when those same open doors become…
The Counterfeit of Tolerance and the Maturity of Truth
There’s a word our world loves to throw around lately tolerance. It sounds nice, doesn’t it? It sounds like kindness, peace, and open-mindedness. But have you ever noticed that everyone believes in some form of intolerance? We all draw lines somewhere. Is it okay to yell fire in a movie theater? Of course not. Should…
Church or Clut Which is it?
When Does a Church Stop Being a Church and Start Being a Cult? Not every group that calls itself a “church” is truly following Christ. And not every group that starts as a church stays that way. Somewhere along the way, some drift into dangerous waters, where Christ is no longer the focus, the Bible…
You’re Using the Microwave Wrong And Maybe Life Too!
You’re Using the Microwave Wrong And Maybe Life Too! Why Common Sense Isn’t God’s Sense We’ve all done it tossed a plate of food in the center of the microwave thinking that’s the most efficient spot. It’s logical, right? That’s what common sense tells us. But if you actually read the instruction manual (yes, the…
Why Parenting Without Correction Is Failing our Kids
The Discipline Dilemma: Why Parenting Without Correction Is Failing Our Kids There’s a quiet crisis unfolding in today’s families, one not spoken from news anchors or trending hashtags, but witnessed in grocery store aisles, classrooms, and even churches. The absence of discipline in parenting is not just a modern issue, it’s a generational breakdown with…
In God’s Image??
“God’s Image, Not God’s Flaw” Faithful Bytes: Megabytes – Real Life. Real Struggles. Real Truth. We’ve all heard it said: “We are made in God’s image.” But then comes the question: If we are flawed, doesn’t that mean God is flawed too? Let’s talk about that. Not from a place of doubt, but from a…
Looking for Mr. or Mrs. Right?
“Looking for Mr. or Mrs. Right?” Faithful Bytes: Megabytes – Real Life. Real Struggles. Real Truth. The question echoes across generations: “How do I find the one?” Or maybe more painfully: “Why hasn’t God brought them yet?” In a world obsessed with highlight reels, filtered selfies, and dating apps, it’s no wonder that love has…
How many Ways to Worship?
“How many Ways to Worship?” Faithful Bytes: Megabytes – Real Life. Real Struggles. Real Truth. We’ve all seen it, someone raising their hands in church, dancing, clapping, even crying out loud during worship, and someone else scoffs or mutters under their breath, “That’s not necessary.” But let’s hit pause and really ask: Who gets to…
NO! You don’t understand you’re a Parent!
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…