Living By Faith Blog

It’s easy to be discouraged in prayer. Here’s a quote from a man who prayed through discouragement — and saw God work with great power.

How do you obey — by will-power or Spirit-power? There’s a world of difference — but maybe not the difference you think.

I was driving to an appointment — discouraged by problems and disappointments. Five minutes later the discouragement had vanished. I was changed by one word. One Spirit-empowered, heart-changing word.

Even though we long to lead people to Christ — too often we are held back by our inadequacies. Here’s an often-overlooked promise that will encourage you.

I’ve got some big requests I’m praying about. But James says it’s crucial that I pray with faith — or I won’t receive anything. So here’s my thoughts on what it means to pray with faith.

George Michael says he’s got faith. So does Oprah — and Dr. Phil. But what does it really mean to have faith? Here are three essentials — summed up in 12 words — that can change your life.

It’s easy to give up on prayer when we’re feeling dull. But after reading what Brainerd experienced — you won’t want to.

Left to myself my emotional life isn’t pretty — ranging from blah to neutral and then back to blah. Which is why what happened this morning was so unusual — and so encouraging.

Monday Jan and I left for what we thought would be a 2-night getaway in Pacific Grove. But as Jan said: “God had other plans.” So how do we fight the fight of faith when our plans are disappointed?

Hudson Taylor faced difficulties — loved ones dying, financial pressure, desertion by fellow-workers, persecution. Here we learn how he responded to them.