We all face trials and challenges in life, but as believers, the Scripture calls us to be in the world, not a product of it--being swept away by what we encounter. Faith is the necessary ingredient that gets us through life's challenges--without faith, it is impossible to please God (Hebrews 11:6). God knows the enemy we face--that Satan wants to kill, steal from, and destroy us--so He wants our faith to be deeply rooted in Christ, who is the author and finisher of faith, and to equip us for the battles we face as children of God. I encourage you to discover what faith is and how it grows and to trust that God will increase faith as small as a mustard seed so that you can stand firm in the face of adversities.