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The Supernatural Gift of Faith by Annette Capps
There are four different kinds of faith, which are differentiated between form, function, and purpose. We will focus primarily upon the gift of the Spirit, the gift of supernatural faith. One way to get understanding is to define what something is and is not, what it does and does not do. Saving faith, natural faith, and the fruit of faith are different from the supernatural gift of faith. Natural faith comes from human experience. Saving faith comes from the human heart's desire for the Savior. The fruit of faith is the product of the reborn human spirit and develops like fruit on a tree. The gift of faith is a supernatural manifestation of the Holy Spirit.
Test the Messenger Before the Message by Wanda Alger
As I've watched the ongoing conversations about prophecy, I've become increasingly convinced that in our effort to test and weigh prophetic words, we may be overlooking something foundational. What if we've started at the wrong place? If our primary question is whether a prophetic word is true or false, we may miss the most important factor in the entire equation. Before we evaluate the message, shouldn't we first consider the messenger? "So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a diseased tree bear good fruit" (Matthew 7:17). Accuracy alone is not enough.
Asking God Questions but Hearing Silence? Here's Why by Jeffrey Hardwick
Asking God questions is one of the most natural things we do as believers—yet so often the silence that follows leaves us frustrated and wondering why He isn't answering. You prayed, waited, asked again—and still heard only quiet. It's frustrating, even discouraging. I've been there more times than I can count. The good news? God isn't ignoring you. Most of the time, when we don't hear an answer, it's because something in how we're asking needs adjusting. Today I want to share three common reasons why God may not answer—and what you can do differently so you start hearing Him clearly.
