Prophetic Lifestyle Archives – Roots and Wings Ministries

What is the Spiritual Gift of the Word of Wisdom? (1 Corinthians 12:8)

Wisdom is directive; knowledge is informative. Wisdom and knowledge are interdependent; however, wisdom needs knowledge upon which to act. Knowledge must be directed by wisdom. Words of wisdom are also associated with the knowledge of Scripture that produces conviction, unanimity, and progress. It opens hearts and opens doors, through timings and direction, for what is […]

What is the Spiritual Gift of the Word of Wisdom? (1 Corinthians 12:8) Read More »

word of knowledge description with Bible in background

What is a Word of Knowledge? A Description and Some Examples

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 »

are the gifts of the holy spirit for today post image

Are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit Still Active Today? What the Bible Says

Let’s begin by looking at some of the most common perceptions expressed by people when asked, “Are the gifts of the Holy Spirit still active today?” Many common perceptions and beliefs about spiritual gifts are: The gifts of the Spirit ceased with the Apostles! Miracles don’t happen anymore today! God doesn’t speak like that. That’s

Are the Gifts of the Holy Spirit Still Active Today? What the Bible Says Read More »

What is Prophecy? – Character vs. Gift

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

What is Prophecy? – Character vs. Gift Read More »

What is Prophecy?

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

What is Prophecy? Read More »

Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy – Part 2

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?

Jesus is the Spirit of Prophecy – Part 2 Read More »

Hearing God (Part 15) – What Are E.E.C. Words?

So What Are E.E.C. Words? “God has strewn our paths with wonders and we should certainly not go through life with our eyes shut” Alexander Graham Bell To me, one of the greatest wonders are people! So what are we doing to build up and not tear down? Did you know that modern day New

Hearing God (Part 15) – What Are E.E.C. Words? Read More »

Hearing God (Part 12) – Clear or Tainted Lenses?

Are You Wearing Clear or Tainted Lenses? “Words are like eyeglasses, they blur everything that they do not make clear” – Joseph Joubert When you look at people, how do you see them? Do you process their worth by their appearance, clothing, job title, car, or neighborhood? As you know, we have a tendency to

Hearing God (Part 12) – Clear or Tainted Lenses? Read More »

Hearing God – (Part 11) – Speak Only What You Hear!

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 »

Hearing God (Part 10) – Good Fruit Comes From Good Soil

Don’t judge the harvest by what you reap, but by the seeds that you sow! There is Majestic Oak Tree in Every Acorn Did you know that no man has ever been able to produce a seed from nothing? Man has only been able to genetically modify seeds that have already come from an original

Hearing God (Part 10) – Good Fruit Comes From Good Soil Read More »