VIRTUE OF THE MONTH

- FAITH -

 

Faith, a cornerstone of Christian life, is the theological virtue that enables believers to trust in God wholeheartedly. It is a divine gift that allows us to believe in the truths of Scripture and the teachings of the Church, even when they surpass our human understanding. Through faith, we commit ourselves entirely to God, seeking to know and follow His will in our daily lives. This virtue empowers us to see God's presence in all things, providing a new perspective on ourselves, others, and life's events.

Faith is not merely intellectual, but transformative in that it shapes our actions, inspiring us to live out our beliefs with conviction and love.

Practical ways to develop faith:

  1. Engage with Scripture through reading, memorization, and meditation.

  2. Practice a Consistent Prayer Life by having a scheduled prayer time or a prayer journal.

  3. Connect with Community by regularly attending church, groups, or serving opportunities.

  4. Apply Faith to Daily Life by filtering decisions through the teaching of Jesus or sharing your faith story with others.

  5. Embrace Challenges by viewing difficulties as opportunities for growth.

On this page, you will find resources, tools, and opportunities available to help develop this virtue into your everyday life.

Resources

 
Messages:
 
Podcasts:

What does faith in Jesus Actually Mean - Becoming New with John Ortberg

What is faith? - Bible Project

The Bible Recap - TARA-LEIGH Cobble

 
Books:

Resilient: Restoring Your Weary Soul in These Turbulent Times - John Eldredge

Faith for Exiles: 5 Ways for a New Generation to Follow Jesus in Digital Babylon - David Kinnaman

Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus. Become like him. Do as he did - John Mark Comer

Mere Christianity - C.S. Lewis

The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism - Timothy Keller

Dangerous Prayers: Because Following Jesus Was Never Meant to Be Safe - Craig Groeschel

 
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