There is a secret ingredient that builds community faster than anything else: admitting our mistakes. But why in the world would anybody risk honesty? Because it is worth the risk! There are four benefits of being honest about our errors, our feelings, our faults, and our fears. The Bible says in James 5:16, “Therefore, confess your[…]
Question: I want to experience God’s love on a rich, personal level. Though I faithfully read the Bible, pray, and “practice His presence,” nothing seems to fill the void. Is it possible for God to literally meet my emotional needs? Answer:Yes, absolutely! God is fully able to meet every emotional need you carry. He knows[…]
The root of all indecision is fear. Whether it’s fear of failure, rejection, or not being good enough, fear can paralyze us and keep us stuck in the same place, replaying “what if” scenarios instead of walking in faith. We’ve all been there—afraid of making mistakes and embarrassing ourselves, worried we won’t finish what we[…]
Christian anthropology is the study of humanity—anthropos—as created in the image of God and understood in relationship to Him. It answers the questions every human heart eventually asks: Who am I? Why was I created? What is my purpose? Why is the world broken—and is there hope for restoration? Scripture does not treat these as[…]
The question is simple to state and painful to live with: Why does evil exist? Why does God allow humans to do such selfish, brutal, and even unspeakably wicked things? When we witness the horrors of war, terrorism, or senseless violence, many hearts whisper—or scream—“If God is good, where is He?” Some even walk away[…]
The people of Israel are God’s chosen people—loved with an everlasting love that has never faded, weakened, or been replaced. Scripture is unwavering on this truth. God chose Israel not because of their strength or size, but because of His covenantal love and faithfulness. And what God begins, He finishes. He continues, even now, to[…]
When was the last time you had a good belly laugh—the kind that comes from so deep within that you can’t catch your breath, your eyes start watering, and your face hurts from smiling so much? You know that kind of laugh—the one that bubbles up uncontrollably until you’re laughing simply because laughing feels that[…]
Question: I try very hard to do the things God asks of His followers, like spending time with Him every day in prayer, reading the Bible, and going to church. But somehow I don’t feel the closeness with God that other Christians talk about. What could be preventing that? Answer:First, let me say this: your[…]
I want to share something with you today that comes from over 30 years of working closely with people in my community. Through all those years, one truth has stood out more than anything else—it’s not our circumstances that define us; it’s our mentality. The difference between a victor and a victim is not what[…]
Baptism is a beautiful and powerful moment in the life of a believer. Jesus Himself wove it into the Great Commission, instructing us to “make disciples… baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 28:19). It is a public declaration that we have died to the old[…]
There’s one thing I know for sure—we all must live in the reality of the unexpected. None of us can predict what tomorrow will bring, what challenges might arise, or what blessings may unfold before the day ends. Life is beautifully unpredictable, yet sometimes painfully so. Maybe you know someone who went to the doctor[…]
Question: Dr. Tony, I trust God with all my heart, so I don’t understand why I’m finding it nearly impossible to surrender one particular fear. I’ve prayed and prayed, but my heart just can’t let go of this anxiety. Answer:You’ve already taken a powerful first step, recognizing the anxiety instead of pretending it isn’t there.[…]
