Thought for the Day
A sharing of a verse(s) from the Bible to bless and encourage you.
How to RECEIVE answers to prayer
There are thousands of books written about receiving answers to prayer, from our Heavenly Father. Most of the people that contact the "spiritword.org" prayer line have read some of these books and yet, they still experience difficulty in receiving answers to prayers....
Tongues in church – It’s all about edification.
Should we or shouldn't we? It is a question I am asked quite frequently. Brothers and sisters in Christ bursting into tongues during a meeting, others insisting that one person must speak in tongues and another must interpret.Let's search for our Heavenly Father's...
“… but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…” (Part 2)
The importance of speaking in tongues in mind renewal. In the previous "Thought for today", we read of the Lord's desire for us to be transformed from the thoughts and practices of this sense oriented world, by the renewing (renovation) of our minds with His word, His...
“… but be transformed by the renewing of your mind…”(Part 1)
Romans 12 v 2 states, "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God."This verse is very clear. We are not to be conformed (moulded /fashioned) to...
Pentecost – Power motivated by compassion
Today, on Pentecost Sunday, we will rightly hear about the power of the Lord and the Holy Spirit. The sound of the breath of the Holy Spirit that filled the house where they were sitting. The tongues, as of fire, that sat upon each of the twelve. The infilling of the...
A certain disciple named Ananias
Many Christians today believe that our Heavenly Father, the Holy Spirit and indeed the Lord Jesus, will only communicate and flow through the finest biblical scholars, the greatest preachers, the Internet evangelists and of course their local pastors. I believe that...
All things work together for good to those who love God.
Today, as I write, I am overcome with thankfulness to our Heavenly Father. Thankful for His mercy and His grace, for His tender Love and care for us. Today was a difficult day for me because two matters that I was aware of, both came to a head at the same time, and...