Living By Faith Blog

Icon

Biblical, battle-tested, real-life help for "living by faith in the Son of God" (Galatians 2:20). — Steve Fuller

Is This Why You Don’t Have Joy in the Lord?

Is This Why You Don't Have Joy in the Lord?

There are many reasons people don’t have joy in the Lord. But this might be the most common —

Read More...

Is Joy in God Different from Happiness?

Is Joy in God Different from Happiness?

The answer might surprise you –

Read More...

Does God Promise to Give Us Certain Feelings in This Life?

Does God Promise to Give Us Certain Feelings in This Life?

A reader asks if God promises to give us certain feelings in this life, or if his promises apply only to heaven. Here are my thoughts ––

Read More...

Where Can I Find Peace?

Where Can I Find Peace?

Even though we know painful things can happen, we can still find peace. Here’s how —

Read More...

What Does The Bible Say About Insecurity?

What Does The Bible Say About Insecurity?

We often feel insecure, but don’t know why, or what to do about it. Here’s help from God’s Word —

Read More...

A Reader Asks: “What If I’ve Never Had Joy In Christ?” (Part Two)

A Reader Asks: "What If I've Never Had Joy In Christ?" (Part Two)

Here’s part two — five more questions I ask myself when I’m not experiencing joy in Christ.

Read More...

A Reader Asks: “What If I’ve Never Had Joy In Christ?” (Part One)

A Reader Asks: "What If I've Never Had Joy In Christ?" (Part One)

This reader is not alone. Many have the same question. So here are 7 questions I ask myself when I’m not finding joy in Christ.

Read More...

A Prayer For Those Lacking Joy

A Prayer For Those Lacking Joy

Lacking joy? Here’s what David prayed when he lacked joy. Join him in praying this, and see what God does.

Read More...

Why Am I Impatient?

Why Am I Impatient?

I’m going on 9 days being sick — and feeling totally impatient that I’m not better. So why am I impatient? And how can God help? Here’s what I’m learning —

Read More...

Conquered by Sovereign Joy: Augustine’s Conversion

Conquered by Sovereign Joy: Augustine's Conversion

Augustine said his conversion meant being conquered by Sovereign Joy. Here’s why — and what this means for us.

Read More...

Join 3,436 people who receive Living by Faith updates —

More Help for Your Faith

  • RSS Feed
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Feedback

"I just found your blog recently, and I've NEVER found such clarity, understanding and comfort before." (Sarah)

"AWESOME. Going to mangle this sin tonight with the Promises of God." (Alec)

"If I could subscribe to only one blog, yours would be it." (Lyn)

"I think you are really on to something with this blog. I don’t know of anything else like it." (Doug)

"Excellent comment. Really well put and wisdom that is strangely lacking in much evangelical thinking." (John)

"Thank you -- I needed to hear this. So clear and concise yet captivating." (Stacey)

"Such a helpful post. I’ve bookmarked it and reread it two or three mornings just this week." (Doug)