Living By Faith Blog

How much of our obedience is just will-power — how much is genuinely from the Holy Spirit — and how can we tell the difference?

“Just have more faith.” OK — but how? What can I do? What steps can I take? Here’s what I have learned about fighting the fight of faith.

In the Beatitudes Jesus doesn’t just call us to obey — He also gives us key steps which enable us to obey — steps which too often we neglect.

My latest fight of faith involved insecurity over a friend’s helpful suggestions about my preaching. Here’s the promises God used to strengthen me.

Here’s Martin Luther at his lowest, pleading with his friend to pray for him. Let’s follow Luther’s example — and ask others to pray for us.

I lack evangelistic confidence and compassion. Here’s steps I’m taking to grow in these. Join me — and let’s set some captives free.

Can God save someone who is completely hardened to the Gospel? Here’s Hudson Taylor’s life-changing experience.

Here are two questions that help us see when we are trusting Christ — and when we are trusting something else. This is a crucial step in fighting the fight of faith.

My wife edits all my blog posts. This time she helped me see that one of them wasn’t very good. Here’s my wimpy attempt to fight off defensiveness and hurt.

When I first heard this I was deeply moved — swept up in powerful worship — and felt the truth of Jesus’ friendship like I’d never felt it before.