Living By Faith Blog

This week I’m dreaming about what God might do in me, Mercy Hill Church, and my neighborhood in the coming year. Here’s some promises that are increasing my vision.

Last night my stomach started feeling queasy. REALLY queasy. I had the flu. So what does God promise to do for us at times like this?

Satan is a lion seeking to devour us. Scripture is the Spirit’s sword which can protect us. Here’s a crucial step to make sure you’ve always got your sword with you.

Too many of us think the way to overcome sin is by doing what Bob Newhart says in this 2-min video. But that’s not what God says.

There’s one word in the Golden Rule we often miss — that makes a seemingly impossible command possible.

Again and again I’ve been led to worship by reading Charles Spurgeon’s description of Jesus’ birth.

This morning I woke up worshiping an idol. So I thought it would help me — and hopefully you — to write a blow-by-blow account of the battle.

Too often I settle for feeling nothing spiritually. That’s why it’s helpful to read about others’ powerful experiences of God — like that of Sarah Edwards.

Because of God’s promises in Scripture, I always only have one problem — and actually even that problem is taken care of by Him. This helps me live by faith.

For years I thought the Christian life began by faith, but then continued by will-power. Couldn’t have been more wrong