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 ChristWhy the Christian life is often described as running a raceThe importance of repentance, obedience, and love for GodWhy following Jesus should never become just a spiritual checklistEncouragement if you feel like you're struggling in your faithWe 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices