The Apostle Paul provided us with certain attitudes and motivations that should be present in all expressions of the Holy Spirit in the Church, particularly in prophecy (as stated in 1 Corinthians 13:4-7). By keeping these guidelines in mind, we can improve how people perceive prophetic ministry and overcome their doubts and negative attitudes toward […]

We are to pursue love as it is the foundation on which all spiritual gifts are released and operated (1 Corinthians 13). And at the same time, to earnestly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy (1 Corinthians 14:1). Why such a strong emphasis on prophecy over other spiritual gifts? “The testimony of Jesus is […]

Blood is so important to God that it is mentioned in the Bible about 700 times. King David referred to the “incorruptible” blood. Peter spoke of the “precious” blood, and John wrote of the “overcoming” power of the blood. Even in heaven, the blood of Christ is sprinkled (Hebrews 12:24). There would be no life in heaven apart from the sprinkled blood […]

As believers’ righteousness is vital to our physical, emotional, and spiritual health. As Kenneth Hagin Sr. pointed out, “A lack of understanding of righteousness holds more people in bondage than perhaps anything else. Not understanding righteousness almost cost me my life.” Unfortunately, even the most spiritual among us stumble regarding righteousness; we tend to think in […]

There is a Spirit of Revival alive in America today! In order for us to tap into that spirit, we must cry out the prayer of Psalm 57:8 and say “Awake, oh my soul!” Like the blind man in John 9, we must wash the mud from our eyes and restore our minds to partner […]

Humility is one of the keys to seeing the Kingdom of heaven come to earth (Matthew 16:19). Humility is a key to personal and relational health (Philippians 2:3-5), divine favor (James 4:7,10), authentic revival fire (Isiah 57:19), and spiritual authority, power, and revelation (Luke 10:17-21). In Scripture, humility is a reflexive verb: meaning doing something to ourselves. We […]

Why do we as a culture, our churches and personally need times of encounters with the Holy Spirit, revival and awakening?  The answer is pretty simple.  We need them.  Jesus is the Good Shepherd who is always leading his sheep to the Waters of Life.  These times of outpouring are life altering and history changing. […]