“We walk by faith, not by sight” (2 Cor. 5:7). My faith is my identity. It is who I am. My faith guides my daily life- where I go, what I do, how I act, how I talk, what kind of friends I make... My faith cannot be just a part of my life; it must become my life. My faith develops within me as a result of my exposure to, and acceptance of, “the faith.” The faith is not the same as my faith, though my faith depends upon the faith. That's not double talk. The faith is the gospel message of Jesus Christ. From a broader perspective, it is all of God's word.