She Lives Purposefully

How Do I Know If I’m a Good Christian? + Christian Books for Spiritual Growth | Christian Q&A with Donny

She Lives Purposefully

Show Notes

Have you ever wondered: “Am I actually being a good Christian?”

In this Mini Encouragement episode (under 15 minutes), Donny and I answer a listener question about how to know if you're living as a faithful Christian and how to grow deeper in your relationship with Christ.

First, it’s important to remember something foundational: We are not Christians because we are good enough. We are Christians because we trust in Jesus as our Savior and Lord.

The Christian life isn’t about perfection—it’s about seeking God, loving Him, repenting when we fall, and continuing to walk in His ways.

In this episode we talk about:

What it really means to walk faithfully with Christ Why the Christian life is often described as running a race The importance of repentance, obedience, and love for God Why following Jesus should never become just a spiritual checklist Encouragement if you feel like you're struggling in your faith

We also share a few Christian books that can help strengthen your faith and deepen your understanding of God’s character.

Some of the books mentioned in this episode include:

📖 Mere Christianity - C.S. Lewis: https://amzn.to/3P5H1Xe

📖 Gentle and Lowly – Dane Ortlund: https://amzn.to/4sHkFJQ 📖 Crazy Love – Francis Chan: https://amzn.to/4siaZWv 📖 Desiring God – John Piper: https://amzn.to/46Yj8a9

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