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The topic of speaking in tongues in church is hotly debated. Some believe that speaking in tongues should only be practiced in secret but others argue that it is okay to speak in tongues in church. The main argument point is usually the interpretation of tongues. Those who say speaking in tongues should be done … Read more

I found three instances of speaking in tongues in the book of Acts. One is very common but the other two are rarely mentioned. The book of Acts lays the foundation of the gift of speaking in tongues. It is in this book that we get the narration of the first ever encounter of speaking … Read more

I have met skeptics of speaking in tongues. At one time, I was a skeptic too. But as of today, I firmly believe in the gift of speaking in tongues. Because I was once a skeptic, I know what being skeptical about speaking in tongues feels like. As a result, I want to open up … Read more

I don’t know what is wrong with people’s obsession with speaking in tongues for long. There is nothing wrong with desiring to speak in tongues for long but there is a problem if it is on top of your priority list. When it comes to speaking in tongues, the length of the prayer session should … Read more

Speaking in tongues for edification is mentioned in 1st Corinthians 14:4. Apostle Paul compares the edification that comes from speaking in tongues to that which comes from prophecy. Apostle Paul makes it clear that speaking in tongues edifies the individual that is speaking while prophecy edifies the whole church. Further in the chapter, Apostle Paul records … Read more

If you are a beginner in the gift of speaking in tongues, this article is for you. I will cover a few things here to get you started. You don’t need to feel overwhelmed for you are a beginner to speaking in tongues. Rather, you need to rejoice because you have begun a great journey. … Read more

Explaining speaking in tongues can be tough but it becomes pretty easy when you have the gift. I have the gift of speaking in tongues and I will do my best to explain it in this article. Explaining the gift of speaking in tongues can take a spiritual angle or a scientific angle. I am … Read more

Speaking in tongues during worship is common in Churches that believe in speaking in tongues. But of course it raises questions in the congregation. I have attended churches where the worship leader spoke in tongues during worship and I could tell that not everyone was happy. In this article, I want to analyze speaking in … Read more

“Hello Wiseman, I have a problem I need you to help me with.” This is how the requests usually begin. “Tell me…” I reply. “I know you pray in tongues daily. I have desired to be consistent like you but I don’t know what I am doing wrong. Please help me!” More than once, someone … Read more

The controversy surrounding the gift of speaking in tongues is as old as the gift itself. From the very first time the disciples of Jesus got baptized with the gift of speaking in tongues, controversy began. Outside the upper room where the disciples of Jesus had gathered on the day of Pentecost, people accused the … Read more