As Mother’s Day approaches, emotions rise—joy for some, grief for others, and deep reflection for all. For me, this time of year always stirs a tender mix of both celebration and sorrow. My mother passed away two days before Mother’s Day in 2016, and though her absence still gives mixed emotions, my gratitude for her[…]
Everyone has faced insecurity at some point in life. It’s one of those quiet struggles that looks different on everyone. In one person, insecurity hides behind shyness and self-doubt. In another, it masks itself as arrogance, boldness, or the need to always be right. Some avoid attention altogether, while others crave it desperately. Regardless of[…]
At His final Passover meal with His disciples, Jesus took bread and wine and said words that have echoed through the centuries: “Do this in remembrance of Me” (1 Corinthians 11:24). They ate. They drank. And the apostles later explained the weight of that moment: “For as often as you eat this bread and drink[…]
The Bible says in Acts 20:24, “But I do not account my life of any value nor as precious to myself, if only I may finish my course and the ministry that I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.” Did you catch that? Paul didn’t say[…]
Question: Dr. Tony, What is Palm Sunday? Answer:Palm Sunday is one of the most powerful and meaningful moments in the life of Jesus, and in the story of the Kingdom of God. It marks the day we celebrate His triumphal entry into Jerusalem, just one week before His resurrection (Matthew 21:1–11). But this wasn’t just[…]
Question: Why is it that I try to do everything right in honoring God, but I’m not seeing any reward, while those who turn away from the ways of God so often appear to prosper? Answer:We all have wrestled with this question, you are in good company. The psalmist Asaph struggled with the same tension[…]
“So He declared He would destroy them. But Moses, His chosen one, stepped between the LORD and the people. He begged Him to turn from His anger and not destroy them.” (Psalm 106:23) Have you ever felt a sudden, heavy burden to pray for someone, a weight in your spirit you couldn’t explain? Maybe a[…]
We’ve all heard the folklore of a genie in a bottle. You rub the bottle, and suddenly—poof—you get three wishes. And if we’re being honest, most of us would try to outsmart the system. “My first wish? A thousand more wishes!” Now before anyone gasps at the comparison, stay with me. I’m not comparing Jesus[…]
Question: I feel that I cannot observe a religion if I am not certain that it is true. Is there a proof that could give me a 100% certainty that God exists? Answer:That’s an honest and thoughtful question. And I respect it deeply. You’re not looking for blind faith, you’re looking for certainty. But let[…]
God tells us plainly, “Do not despise these small beginnings” (Zechariah 4:10). Yet if we’re honest, that’s often exactly what we do. When progress feels slow, when prayers seem unanswered, when momentum doesn’t match the vision God placed in our hearts, frustration creeps in. We begin to question the process, the timing, and sometimes even[…]
What happens when we can’t live up to people’s expectations of us? When those who once admired us begin to withdraw their approval, disappointment can flood our hearts like an unexpected storm. Their unmet expectations can weigh us down, leaving us struggling to stay afloat in a sea of frustration, guilt, and rejection. We start[…]
If you walk through ancient ruins, museum, or study archaeological discoveries in Israel, one symbol appears again and again: the menorah. But why? Long before the Star of David, the menorah stood as the defining symbol of the people of Israel. For centuries, historians have wondered why this image—seven branches of light—became so central. Scripture[…]
