*This is the final post in on our series on the Holy Spirit and spiritual gifts. If this topic is new for you, this blog will make more sense if you read the rest of the series for context. You can start here. How to Pray for the Baptism in the Holy Spirit and/or to Speak in Tongues Okay, we're…
*Read my blogs 6 Common Questions About Speaking In Tongues Part 1 and Part 2 as a companion to this blog. When I was 14 years old, I was listening to worship music and singing to Jesus while I was waiting for a video game to load. Suddenly I felt the tangible presence of God overwhelm my entire body. I…
So far, we’ve talked about what spiritual gifts are and how we can know God still works through them today. Now, let’s talk about how to experience these gifts in your life. 1. Don’t scoff at or forbid them. So, my dear brothers and sisters, be eager to prophesy, and don’t forbid speaking in tongues. (1 Corinthians 14:39) Do not…
*For a more in-depth discussion about the gift of tongues specifically, as well my personal experience with it, read this blog. Not all Christians share the same views about the Bible’s teaching on the miraculous gifts of the Spirit. I want to share with you some thoughts from Scripture as to what’s helped me believe these gifts are still active…
What comes to mind when you hear people talk about the Holy Spirit? Are you freaked out? Do you think of weird Christians and strange supernatural works of God you don’t quite understand? Lots of Christians shy away from talking about the Holy Spirit and His work because they don’t understand it. Let me tell you from experience: Holy Spirit…
I LOVE to read! And books that strengthen my relationship with Jesus are my favorite! I also love sharing books that have impacted me with other people so that they can be encouraged and equipped too. That’s the inspiration behind the Book Reviews section of this blog. Me, recommending books to you, that will help grow your faith, and connect you…
Alessia Cara is hands-down one of my favorite artists on the planet. I have so much respect for her humility, her artistry, and the down-to-earth way she writes songs about life. On her album, The Pains of Growing, Alessia courageously and vulnerably brings up some questions about God and the meaning of life in two beautifully-written songs, "All We Know"…
Story time. I want to have a chat with you about why I’ve been so M.I.A. around here the past two months and what I’ve been dealing with as I’ve walked through one of the hardest seasons of transition in my life. I want to share what God has been teaching me because I believe it will help you walk…
A few days ago, Chance The Rapper shared an Instagram post in which he announced that he is going on sabbatical to study God’s Word (the Bible) for himself. He courageously admitted that although He is a follower of Jesus, he doesn’t know the Word as well as he’d like to. I respect him so much for that post and…
I LOVE to read! And books that strengthen my relationship with Jesus are my favorite! I also love sharing books that have impacted me with other people so that they can be encouraged and equipped too. That’s the inspiration behind the Book Reviews section of this blog. Me, recommending books to you, that will help grow your faith, and connect you…