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Read time: 5 minutes 21 seconds There are numerous viewpoints from a wide variety of writers on why people should receive the baptism with the Holy Spirit as confirmed by speaking in tongues. When we genuinely engage scripture, we see supporting evidence of the command to receive it. It is impossible to disentangle or separate

Read time: 5 minutes 33 seconds The book of Judges tells us what happens when a people forget about God. Judges draws a clear line between two generations. One generation, Joshua’s generation, honored and obeyed the Lords commands and experienced the benefits and blessings associated with their faithfulness. We are told however, that the next

Many people throughout the theological spectrum assert, based on the argument of silence, that the Samaritans did not speak in tongues. But many, based on the Greek, do, including numerous liberal theologians. Their arguments are compelling. They have made wonderful contributions to the discussion, which support Pentecostals’ arguments that tongues did not cease, but was

We’ve spent a lot of time talking about the art of intercession—why it’s important to pray for others, how to do it, and different types of intercessory prayers. All of this information is good, but if you don’t know how to apply it in your life practically, it won’t do you much good. So, I

The whole drama of the book of Acts is a reflex of the activity of the Holy Spirit in the lives of yielded disciples and apostles—people who were willing to listen and follow, without question, the leading of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit was in charge of things, not simply as a behind-the-scenes observer,

When I was pregnant with my children, each one held a space of wonder in my heart. I thought about the exact date they would be born on. I would ponder what their height and weight would be. I wondered at times, by the amount of movement I felt, if they would be future break-dancers

How do you use your emotional currency? Do you use it to build up and strengthen or to tear down and destroy? Many straddle the two realms depending on the moment, primarily when dealing with intense emotions. Someone once said that every intense emotion is just an opportunity for a conversation with God. Feelings and

“God, where are you in this storm? I can’t feel you!  I can’t see you!  My tears have become my food day and night.  My heart has been shattered with pain, loss, and disappointment.  I am crushed beyond what I can bear! What will life be like now for me? What will I do? Where

How often do you pray for greater faith? If we are honest, almost everyone would admit that increasing their faith is one of their goals in life. The Word of God is filled with examples of those who had great faith. Hebrews Chapter 11 has been called the Hall of Faith because it lists many

Have you ever wanted to cancel Christmas? All the hustle, bustle, pressure and expectations can be overwhelming. If life is overwhelming already, feeling we must make everything perfect can deflate and defeat us. The Stevens had a year like that. After months of fighting their son’s cancer as a family, they had no energy left

With all that’s coming to the light of truth about Twitter’s censorship to control the outcome of the 2020 elections under the guidance of Jim Baker, a key player at the FBI during the Russian Collusion Hoax, who oversaw the censorship at Twitter, understanding the importance of Free Speech is more important than ever. One

The Day of Pentecost in the Old Testament commemorated the events of Sinai. When God encountered His people at Sinai, God entered into a different kind of relationship with an entire nation. On the Day of Pentecost in the New Testament, God entered into a new relationship, not only with individuals but with the collective

I felt so distant from God that morning. I visited a new church with my friend that Sunday. I was hoping for a touch from Jesus but wasn’t sure what to expect. The service started with worship, and as I sang, I felt His gentle presence come into the room. My eyes closed and tears

To think differently is the beginning of transformation and innovation. The word ‘different’ means not ordinary or expected. Those who cease aligning with the status quo, commonality and familiarity posture themselves to transition from mundane to extraordinary, from impossibilities to possibilities, and from excuses to exploits. Refuse to arrive and operate in the upcoming year

What makes someone ready for marriage?  If you’re in the season of life where you’re wondering about this, here are a few things to think about. When I look around at culture, I see a lot of boys who think they’re men, but they haven’t truly matured. There’s a certain maturity that takes place when