In this final blog post regarding the very important gift of the discerning of spirits, I would like to help you learn how to use this gift by sharing on the following points: The six filters of discernment How to discern between true and false prophets Developing the gift of discernment in a healthy way …
In my last blog post, I covered the very basics of the 9 gifts of the Holy Spirit and I broke them down into their three distinct areas or categories. I stated that all the gifts of the Holy Spirit flow from the intent of God’s love for others. As we move forward, I want …
What is a Word of Knowledge? A Description and Some Examples Read More »
Spiritual Gifts are God Given – Be Humble Fame is Man-Given – Be Careful Character is Developed – Be Intentional Don’t Shoot Me Down in Flames! The role of character is one of the most difficult areas to discuss regarding spiritual gifts (1 Corinthians 12:4-11) and the revelatory gifts (prophecy, word of knowledge, word of …
“You are the master of your unspoken words, but a slave to the words you have spoken” – (Winston Churchill) As we minister to believers all around the country and around the world, some of the same questions keep coming up. What is the difference between the gift of prophecy vs the office of a …
What is Prophecy? The Gift of Prophecy vs. the Office of a Prophet Read More »
The Power of Our Words & Beliefs Can Work in Either Direction: They Can Either Be Life-Affirming or Life-Denying! What is Modern-Day Prophecy? A single blog cannot thoroughly answer the question as to what prophecy is. Why? Because a blog would become a book if it were to include the entire expanse of biblical meaning …
Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy and sharing His goodness and faithfulness towards us can create a spark of hope in someone else’s life! How many of you think that prophecy is only about gaining a divine “fresh new word” for someone that you have either never met or for someone at your church?
Feedback is Crucial to Success & is Like a Checkup Good theory can govern experience, but most of what becomes engraved on our hearts is through unscripted interaction: we practice and then we get results (or feedback). If you’ve ever taken medicine for something, doctors will often have you come back in for a “checkup.” …
Hearing God (Part 16) – Feedback is Crucial to Success Read More »
We Need To Be Judging & Giving Prophetic Words, But Sometimes To Hear the Voice of God We Must Tune Out the Noise of the World! Every Voice that Conflicts with the Word of God is NOT Truth Learning how to distinguish between God’s voice and other voices is vital. It takes practice to discern …
Hearing God (Part 14) – Judging & Giving Prophetic Words Read More »
Before You Speak, Listen. Before You Act, Think. Jabber, Jabber, Jabber Have you ever found yourself just jabbering on without truly thinking about what you’re saying or how to stop? Suddenly the other person is giving that look often captured in cartoon thought-bubbles: “What are they going on about?” Or even worse, “When are they …
Hearing God – (Part 11) – Speak Only What You Hear! Read More »
