Jordan D. Tong

Category: Christian Living

  • Resources: Dealing w/ Doubt as a Christian

    Doubts about your faith can be one of the most painful experiences for the Christian. When the waves of questions and uncertainties come crashing in, your emotions and faith can be violently tossed about. From some, doubts have led to unbelief and eventually full-blown apostasy. However, for others, doubts have drawn them closer to God…

  • Is your repentance genuine or counterfeit?

    The responsibility of human beings before God is repentance and faith. This is required for entrance into relationship with God and the subsequent glory to be revealed at the last day. So generally speaking, the Christian life is one characterized by repentance and faith. If these are lacking, one is not a true follower of…

  • Resources on Pornography Addiction

    Porn addiction is real and it is rampant; and statistics have shown us that those who attend church are not exempt. Addiction rates are about equal for those who attend church vs. those who don’t. And let’s face it, porn addiction kills. It is ruining marriages, leading to sexual abuse, and enslaving millions. An LCSW…

  • A Tragic Suicide Story

    Here are the opening lines of a recent article at CNN. “Funny, happy people do not kill themselves. It doesn’t make sense.” That’s usually what people say. “They were such a bright light … the life of the party.” I know, because I used to say these things about my brother, Evan. Now I know…

  • The Proper Role of Emotions in the Christian Life

    We live in a sensation driven culture. We are fascinated and driven by the experiences of our senses. Moral values and religious principles often take a back seat to what feels good or what I enjoy. Due to Enlightenment thinking, we have relegated non-physical claims, especially religious ones, to the realm of personal opinion. The…

  • Understanding Anxiety Disorder Part 2 – Causes and Cures

    In “Anxiety – Part 1” we discussed the distinction between soul and brain and the biology of anxiety disorder. In this post, we will examine the causes, both physical and spiritual, of anxiety disorder and the treatment options. Causes of Anxiety Although anxiety has physical and neurological aspects to it, it is my conviction that…

  • Understanding Anxiety and Anxiety Disorder – Part 1

    One of the fastest growing forms of medical treatment in the 21st century is psychiatry. Treatment for diagnoses such as ADHD, anxiety disorder, and depression have seen a dramatic increase in recent years. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, over 26% of the adult population suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder.[1] However, not…

  • Naturalism’s Influence On How We Think About Anxiety, Depression, & Mental Health

    The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders put out by the American Psychiatric Association attempts to categorize all mental disorders. Over the decades, this manual has grown in both size and scope. According to the National Institute of Mental Health, over 26% of the adult population suffers from a diagnosable mental disorder.[1] Americans are…

  • How To Deal With Doubt

    A very hidden problem many Christians face is doubt. Doubt is the kind of problem you don’t want others to know you are having, for fear they will start treating you as an unbeliever or an apostate. “What! You are doubting God? You are doubting the inspiration of the Bible?” Well, many Christians do struggle…

  • Faith and Reason: Friend or Foe?

    Hebrews 11:1 “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen.” In our culture, there seems to be a big misunderstanding about the relationship between faith and reason. What’s more, this is a misunderstanding held by the majority, regardless of worldview or religion. Atheists and skeptics often accuse Christians…