Speaking in Tongues

I recently participated in a home fellowship where a lady raised a question regarding spiritual warfare. She was seeking insights on how to go about presenting a petition in the courts of heaven when waging spiritual war. This question reminded me of a valuable lesson that God taught me regarding spiritual battles. As I was … Read more

As followers of Christ, it is our belief that sickness is not our portion. While this is true, even the best of us undergo periods of illness that range from minor to serious health complications. Many Christians, especially those who speak in tongues and faithfully follow God’s commands might wonder why this is the case. … Read more

I would like to cover a topic that has been brought up on several occasions by some believers regarding speaking in tongues while asleep or upon waking up. Many have inquired about this phenomenon and its significance. From my personal experiences, I have noticed that this occurrence is not uncommon among believers who have a … Read more

The first time I received the gift of speaking in tongues was in late 2016. Following this, I became curious about hearing from God, as those around me who also spoke in tongues claimed to be receiving messages and visions from Him. Eager to experience the same, I sought guidance from a church leader on … Read more

Truth be told, every believer who speaks in tongues can attest to going through a certain set of challenges as they navigated through the unfamiliar experience. I have come to realize that these initial days have a certain reputation; they are filled with uncertainty and confusion. Being a new experience, a believer may question the … Read more

In my early days of attending church where people speak in tongues, I was always amazed at how people were able to command a heavenly atmosphere and manifest various prophetic acts. I observed individuals having visions and prophesying, as well as praying for the sick and witnessing their healing. I was intrigued by the ability … Read more

As far as I know, each one of us has been sent out to win souls for the kingdom of God. Our Lord Jesus Christ gave us instructions to reach out to all corners of the world and spread the good news of His salvation. This makes us all partakers in the ministry of evangelism. … Read more

To some believers, speaking in tongues is a tiring task, packed with a great deal of struggle. To them, there is nothing enjoyable about it. They do not understand this spiritual act and are yet to experience the true power of speaking in tongues. Speaking in tongues should not be seen as a duty. On … Read more

I have come to notice that many believers disregard the gift of interpreting tongues. In fact, some consider it to be a lesser gift among the nine gifts of the Holy spirit. This perception mainly exists because a lot of attention has been drawn towards the gift of speaking in tongues as compared to the … Read more

As you may have observed, many believers have the gift of speaking in tongues but very few can interpret. One quick glance at our churches and the situation tells it all. It is clearly evident that more precedence is given to the gift of speaking in tongues compared to the gift of interpreting tongues. As … Read more

Are you a believer blessed with the gift of speaking in tongues yet your life is in shambles? Speaking in tongues is a powerful tool that is designed to illuminate and bring fruitfulness to the lives of believers. However, it is not a wonder for a believer to have the gift of speaking in tongues … Read more

Whether you speak in tongues or not, one thing is certain; speaking in tongues is a strange phenomenon. Oddly enough, as someone who possesses the gift of speaking in tongues, sometimes I find people who speak in tongues to be very strange. I have also experienced startling encounters while at it. So, why is speaking … Read more

One of the greatest benefits of the gift of speaking in tongues is the ability to hear from God. While many have received the gift, hearing from God remains a challenge for some believers, especially those who yearn to hear from the Father. I cannot emphasize enough the importance of being able to accurately hear … Read more

What is the point of speaking in tongues? This is a question that lingers in the minds of many believers and in extension, non-believers as well. Speaking in tongues is a gift of the Holy Spirit and after receiving this gift, I couldn’t help but sincerely wonder what is the point of speaking in tongues. … Read more

I came up with this title a few days ago when I was praying in tongues. Actually, I woke up in the morning and I wanted to pray in tongues but I was feeling it was not fit for me to pray in tongues. I decided to pray in understanding and I had reasons for … Read more

What is your favorite worship song? Do you ever play it in the background while speaking in tongues? Praying in tongues and worship are closely related. Both are methods of communing with God and have a lot in common. When you tap into their power, you achieve great results. I’ll share with you how to … Read more

Speaking in tongues has levels. The low level is for beginners. In this level, tongues are repetitive and carry very little power. This level is mostly for training a believer to be accustomed to speaking in tongues. The medium level of speaking in tongues is where most believers operate in. In this level, speaking in … Read more

Praying in tongues by itself is powerful. When you add holding hands with other believers while praying in tongues, it makes it even more powerful. The benefits of praying in tongues while holding hands with other believers are endless. I will highlight the power that holding hands while praying in tongues carries. The Power of … Read more

Speaking in tongues is a powerful gift of the Holy Spirit. It carries so much power. But have you ever thought about casting out demons by speaking in tongues? Have you ever witnessed a demon being cast out by someone speaking in tongues? Well, I’ll be discussing all details pertaining casting out demons by speaking … Read more

It is not uncommon to have people close to you who oppose speaking in tongues. I know countless believers who have had a hard time dealing with people close to them opposing speaking in tongues. By nature, it is expected for speaking in tongues to have many people who oppose it. Despite being a gift … Read more

“When you are speaking in tongues in church, there must be an interpreter”, that is what some people say. For a long time I have seen believers argue about how speaking in tongues in church should be conducted. Some say speaking in tongues in church must be interpreted while others are okay with speaking in … Read more

Many times I see believers who speak in tongues but they have no tangible results to show for it. Speaking in tongues is a powerful gift and it should have tangible results. After my analysis, I came up with several conclusions why a good number of believers who speak in tongues don’t get tangible results. … Read more

There are people who are sold out to opposing speaking in tongues. It is sad but those people exist. From the surface, they may look like normal people who care for sanity in the house of God but in reality, they are children of the devil. God sees us differently than how we see ourselves. … Read more

Our faith in Jesus is diverse. The diversity means that there are a lot of things to learn. But despite the diversity, Christ is one and all things in Him must agree. It is true that some matters in the faith are more important than others but all are necessary. One matter that needs more … Read more

There are a good number of churches that don’t speak in tongues. Some don’t bother while others firmly oppose speaking in tongues. I am a believer and I speak from the knowledge I have received from our Lord Jesus Christ. Speaking in tongues is not a practice of certain denominations; it is a gift from … Read more

The irony of Christian celebrations nowadays is that people celebrate shopping discounts more than the meaning of the celebration. Instead of reflecting on the reason of the season, people choose to scroll their phones to find the best discounts on products. Easter is arguably the most important Christian celebration. It coincides with the Passover festival … Read more

Speaking in tongues is a diverse gift. It serves so many purposes beyond what you would imagine. God gave us the gift out of His great love for us. One particular area that you need to incorporate speaking in tongues is in your sleep. We sleep every night and that means that if we incorporate … Read more

It is no secret that the devil fights against speaking in tongues. There are numerous schemes that he uses but one of them stands out among the rest. If you have the gift of speaking in tongues, you must have experienced an attack from the devil whether you knew it or not. Usually, we underestimate … Read more

Speaking in tongues can sometimes feel like uttering empty words into the air. But just as the Bible tells us in the book of Isaiah 55 that the word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord does not return to Him empty but accomplishes all he desires so is the case when we speak … Read more

Having encounters when speaking in tongues is sweet. Not only do you learn new things through the encounters but you also grow in your faith. If you can speak in tongues until you get an encounter, your confidence in the tongues you speak will grow. And that confidence in prayer is exactly what the Bible … Read more

Have you ever wondered how the effectiveness of the Lord’s Prayer compares to the effectiveness of speaking in tongues? If you were asked which of the two is more powerful, what would you say? The Lord’s Prayer is widely known and said by many believers. The fact that Jesus Himself taught it gives it credibility … Read more

There is no problem that speaking in tongues can’t solve. Whether directly or indirectly, speaking in tongues will solve every problem imaginable. Loneliness is one of the problems that speaking in tongues solves. While most people who suffer from loneliness don’t think it is a big problem, in the eyes of God, it is. God … Read more

Speaking in tongues can be tough but loving Jesus makes it super easy. Most people who struggle with speaking in tongues forget that it is a communication tool. A communication tool is useless if there is nobody to communicate with. And even when there are people to communicate with, unless you love those people, you … Read more

Spiritual freedom is the highest form of freedom and it only comes when you speak in tongues. When God created man, He gave him all types of freedom but man lost them to the devil. Ever since that time, man has been working with God to regain his lost freedom. The gifts of the Holy … Read more

Have you ever experienced a situation where you start speaking in tongues and then your phone rings? That is common. What about stopping in the middle of speaking in tongues to check a notification on your phone? That feels like a personal attack, right? If you own a functional phone and you speak in tongues, … Read more

“Wiseman, you speak in tongues a lot. Have you by any chance seen angels while speaking in tongues?” I get this question quite often. If a gun was put on my head and I was asked if I have ever seen angels, I would say yes. Without the gun on my head, I would give … Read more

When you have the gift of speaking in tongues, you can easily get caught up in praying for breakthroughs. When you fail to get some of the breakthroughs you pray for, you will be frustrated. The frustration can be so bad to the extent that you forget to be grateful for the ability to pray … 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

If I asked you who was the most prolific tongue speaker in the Bible you will most likely say Apostle Paul and you won’t be wrong. Apostle Paul was among the first people to receive the ability to speak in tongues and he utilized that opportunity perfectly. The Bible tells us that Apostle Paul laid … 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

Let’s be honest, speaking in tongues is a powerful gift but sometimes it doesn’t give us the breakthrough we want. In churches, pastors shy away from addressing the burning question of why sometimes prayer doesn’t work but I won’t. I had the same concern and I chose to be brutally honest with God. If speaking … Read more

Speaking in tongues for long hours is a good practice and every tongue speaking believer should desire to do it. Some may argue that the length of a prayer doesn’t matter but I have a different opinion. While praying in tongues for long is not the only determinant of a successful prayer session, it is … Read more

Praying in tongues at any given point in your life is important. But there are occasions where praying in tongues is more important than others. The beginning of a new year is one such occasion. It is the custom of the world to celebrate entry into a new year with parties but what should be … Read more

I have the gift of praying in tongues and I have been practicing it for a number of years. By far the most difficult thing about praying in tongues is receiving the gift. While theoretically it is easy to receive the gift, practically it can be a challenge. You will be told ‘just believe’ or … Read more

There are exactly four types of tongue speaking believers. If you usually pray in tongues, then you fall in one of these four categories. 1. The Faithless Tongue Speakers Faithless tongue speakers are very common. These are believers who want to speak in tongues but can’t get over the first hurdle of believing and receiving … Read more

When you start praying in tongues, you lose many friends. That is how it works. There is nothing you can do about it. But losing friends is a test that God takes you through. If you willfully let your old friends go and choose to stick with praying in tongues, God will bring you new … Read more

If you can pray in tongues, you should know your life purpose. There is no excuse! Unfortunately, there are believers who pray in tongues but they don’t know their life purpose. When God gave us the ability to pray in tongues, He expected us to use it to know our life purpose. Knowing your life … Read more

Building momentum when speaking in tongues is crucial. If you manage to build momentum, you will speak in tongues for long. If you fail, you will be forced to end your speaking in tongues session. We were taught in Physics that an object at rest tends to stay at rest and an object in motion … Read more

I know it is a common practice for tongue speaking believers to speak in tongues while doing other activities. Some speak in tongues while doing house work, others speak in tongues while driving and some speak in tongues while having intimate time with their partners. I have heard many things that believers speak in tongues … Read more

It is fascinating when the Holy Spirit quickens you to pray in tongues. The experience is one of a kind. The prompts of the Holy Spirit are usually gentle and easy to ignore. They can easily be brushed off as our own thinking. But despite their subtle nature, they serve a crucial purpose. Missing a … Read more

When I got this revelation, I was amazed. I couldn’t believe that God was so detailed in designing the gift of speaking in tongues to that level. Though it doesn’t seem anything extraordinary on the surface, it is extraordinary in its own way. I’m talking about the role that your hands play when you are … Read more

I have been speaking in tongues for a while and I have heard a number of things mentioned about praying in tongues but when I got this revelation, I could not help but be amazed. It was revealed to me that the tongues that anyone speaks never repeat. This means that the tongues that have … Read more

It is true! I have confirmed it. The more you speak in tongues, the less you will want to talk to people. Anytime I have soaked deep in tongues, I have lost interest in talking to people. At first, I thought it was just my personality. Being introverted, I have always preferred my own company … Read more

I’ve heard a number of testimonies of people who were protected from physical harm because of speaking in tongues. These three cases are unique in their own way. I heard all the three testimonies in a church I used to attend during my early days of speaking in tongues. The testimonies were a great motivation … Read more

Though we may not want to confess it, we do commit sins. The Bible tells it plainly that we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. The truth of the matter is that we are sinners and that is what makes Jesus our savior. Even after getting born again, it is … Read more

Praying and reading the word of God go hand in hand. When praying in understanding, it is easy to incorporate the word of God in the prayers but the same can’t be said for praying in tongues. By praying in tongues, you give up control of the content of your prayer to the Holy Spirit. … Read more

I have heard a number of times people mention speaking in tongues in relation to the heavenly scrolls. If you are wondering what I mean by the heavenly scrolls, it is the scripts that God wrote for every person’s life. I have had my own encounters while speaking in tongues that relate to the heavenly … Read more

When I was new to the gift of speaking in tongues, I had many questions. Every opportunity I got to ask a question, I asked. Some answers I got were helpful but others left me with more questions than answers. I remembered one specific question and thought it would be great to write about it … Read more

Anytime you go to speak in tongues, you operate in shifts. From experience, I know three shifts. I don’t think there are any more shifts. It is interesting to learn about these shifts. I only knew them after experiencing them. It was puzzling at first but the Holy Spirit enabled me to understand them. I … Read more

Life is full of decisions. Some are small others are huge. For you to have a fulfilling life, you must make wise decisions. Making wise decisions is not easy. You may make several wise decisions but the day you make one foolish decision, you ruin much of what you had gained. The Bible tells us … Read more

The gift of speaking in tongues is intertwined with the gift of interpretation of tongues. When you speak in tongues, you will often see visions which also need interpretation. To someone who is new to speaking in tongues, these spiritual experiences can be overwhelming. In this article, I will do my best to simplify these … Read more

It has been six years since I received the gift of speaking in tongues. It doesn’t feel like a long time but I’m amazed at the number of things I have discovered. Prior to receiving the gift of speaking in tongues, I didn’t know much about it except what is written in the Bible. But … Read more

When you receive the gift of speaking in tongues, the future looks bright. But what most people don’t realize is that the future is bright for your spiritual life but the same can’t be said of your physical life. I received the gift of speaking in tongues without knowing its full consequences. I have experienced … Read more

Speaking in tongues is a powerful gift on its own. But you can add something to it to make it even more powerful. Gifts that come from God are usually complete on their own but we can still combine them to make them even more powerful. To unlock the full power of speaking in tongues, … Read more

Speaking in tongues for long hours is a good practice that every tongue speaking believer should embrace. But there is a strange challenge you will face when speaking in tongues for long. The challenge is a reminder of something deeper. The first time I experienced it, I didn’t know what was happening. But after several … Read more

While speaking in tongues is a gift of the Holy Spirit primarily meant to help us pray and cultivate an intimate relationship with God, it comes with interesting benefits that are not so obvious. One of such interesting benefits is its ability to lead you to material wealth. The discussion about having earthly wealth as … Read more

Your first year of speaking in tongues will be the hardest. The devil fights so hard against speaking in tongues in the first year because he knows you are vulnerable. In your first year of speaking in tongues, you will lose count of the number of times you will think of giving up. It is … Read more

Life is full of discouragements. It is hard to predict when you will be discouraged but you can be sure you will go through discouraging times. In such discouraging times, it can be hard to speak in tongues. It is wise to plan how you will encourage yourself to speak in tongues during discouraging times … Read more

Did you know that you can use speaking in tongues to end addictions? Speaking in tongues is a powerful gift of the Holy Spirit that can end any kind of addiction. We know speaking in tongues to be a gift that helps us pray efficiently but it can do much more. God knew we needed … Read more

Speaking in tongues is a good habit but doing it consistently is a challenge. There are many tips and hacks that you can apply to be consistent but more often than not they are never enough to keep you consistent. When it comes to consistency in speaking in tongues, there is one thing that determines … Read more

Speaking in tongues is an awesome gift of the Holy Spirit but it can easily become an idol. Whether speaking in tongues becomes a perfect gift of the Holy Spirit or an idol depends on how you handle it. Anything can become an idol if you esteem it higher than God intended. God gives us … Read more

Speaking in tongues is a gift of the Holy Spirit meant to help us pray. When it comes to praying, you can either pray yourself or you can ask someone to pray for you. All these methods are acceptable in the Bible. In 1st Thessalonians 5:17, the Bible tells us to pray without ceasing. That … Read more

When we talk about the flesh, the assumption is that our bodies are the flesh. But that is not true. The Bible tells us that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. How can the temple of the Holy Spirit have contrary desires to the spirit? The flesh that the Bible talks about … Read more

I speak in tongues and I must admit that speaking in tongues is weird. Many people who avoid speaking in tongues do so because of the weird nature of the gift. Why must the gift of the Holy Spirit be weird? As you will find out, there is a good reason why speaking in tongues … Read more

Speaking in tongues is a powerful weapon in spiritual warfare. If you engage in spiritual warfare by speaking in tongues, you are guaranteed to get victory. However, you need to understand how speaking in tongues in spiritual warfare works so that you don’t end up being a casualty. God has given us a powerful spiritual … Read more

The Bible tells us in 1st Corinthians 13 that where there is speaking in tongues it will cease. The interpretation of this scripture has led to a debate where some claim speaking in tongues already ceased while others believe it still exists. What exactly does speaking in tongues will cease mean? That is what I … Read more

The Bible tells us that speaking in tongues without love is like the noise of an empty vessel. When empty vessels produce sound, it has no meaning. Apostle Paul would not have brought up this matter unless it was relevant. Speaking in tongues without love did not only exist during biblical times but even today. … Read more

Speaking in tongues in the 21st century is still alive and kicking. How can the gift of the Holy Spirit vanish yet we still need it? Some people believe that speaking in tongues in the 21st century ceased but they are wrong. I see this tendency in many other areas. A simple example is in … 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

There is no mention of speaking in tongues in the Old Testament. A few times we are told of people whom the Spirit of God came upon but none of them spoke in tongues. We know of Samson whom the Spirit of God used to come upon and would become super strong. We know of … Read more

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

Some people believe that speaking in tongues is the least gift of the Holy Spirit. While the Bible has not made this conclusion anywhere, some verses make this claim look true. Speaking in tongues is often perceived as a lesser gift for a number of reasons. Reasons why People Believe Speaking in Tongues is a … Read more

Where do speaking in tongues syllables come from? How do you know them? What is an example of speaking in tongues syllables? When it comes to speaking in tongues, there are many questions. Being a beginner to speaking in tongues leaves you with many questions. I have been there and I know how hard finding … Read more

Praying in tongues daily is a good habit that every believer should have. Prayer is crucial in our walk of salvation and there is no excuse why someone should not pray daily. Because praying can be hard sometimes, God gave us the gift of speaking in tongues to help us pray efficiently. God is wise. … Read more

Both people who have the gift of speaking in tongues and those who do not have ask about speaking in tongues and meditation. It is hard to differentiate between the two. Other people ask if at all the two can be differentiated. In this article, I will explain meditation and speaking in tongues to help … Read more

The first person to speak in tongues in the Bible is not known. We are only told of the first people to speak in tongues which makes us conclude that the first person was one of them. The disciples of Jesus were the first group of people to receive the gift of speaking in tongues. … Read more

In this article, I will discuss what God says about speaking in tongues. We know that speaking in tongues is a gift from God and it is obvious that God has something to say about it. The obvious place to find out what God has to say about speaking in tongues is in His word. … Read more

In this article, I will discuss what happens spiritually when you speak in tongues. Speaking in tongues is a spiritual activity. When you engage in it, a lot happens in the spiritual world. Knowing the spiritual significance of speaking in tongues will help you practice the gift diligently. Things that happen Spiritually when you Speak … Read more

This article covers how to sing in tongues. Just like speaking in tongues, singing in tongues is a gift of the Holy Spirit. People who can speak in tongues can also sing in tongues. From what it seems, singing in tongues is tougher than speaking in tongues. It makes sense because speaking is naturally easier … Read more

Singing in tongues is a spiritual practice that has many benefits. Most of the benefits of singing in tongues go unnoticed because not many people sing in tongues. But for those who practice singing in tongues, there are great benefits that make them never want to quit. God has endowed singing in tongues with great … Read more

Can speaking in tongues be written? Yes! Speaking in tongues just like any other language can be written. I have seen people write tongues and I have interpreted some of them. In this article, I will share what I have observed and learned about writing in tongues. Written Tongues in the Bible Before we go … Read more

These are the speaking in tongues quotes I managed to come up with. I do add new quotes whenever I find them. 1. You don’t hate speaking in tongues because I do it. You just hate God’s gift. 2. I have many hobbies but speaking in tongues is my favorite. 3. I belong to the … 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

I was born and raised a catholic and I speak in tongues. Many people question about the belief of Catholics when it comes to speaking in tongues and I am here to answer that. Someone may argue that I am not qualified to speak on behalf of Catholics because I no longer attend Catholic Church … Read more

Speaking in tongues is common all around the world. It is hard to tell exactly how many people speak in tongues but it is definitely a common gift. There are many who speak in tongues in private. The fact that some people believe speaking in tongues is a private affair means we can’t exactly tell … Read more

You don’t have to worry about how long it takes to speak in tongues. Rather, you should concern yourself with the conditions you need to meet in order to speak in tongues. The length of time it takes you to speak in tongues is determined by the length of time it takes you to meet … Read more

The power vested in singing in tongues is great. The challenge is knowing how to access it. It takes great wisdom to tap into the power of singing in tongues. Good for us, God has not left us in the dark. The Spirit of God who enables us to sing in tongues also teaches us … Read more

The Bible talks about singing in tongues in 1st Corinthians 14:15. But what exactly is singing in tongues? Who ever thought that the Holy Spirit could sing? Well, in this article I will explain what singing in tongues is and give additional information you need to know. What is singing in Tongues? Singing in tongues … Read more

What is prophetic speaking in tongues? How can someone speak prophetic tongues? Are all tongues that people speak prophetic? When it comes to prophetic speaking in tongues, there are many questions. I will answer a number of them in this article. I do speak in tongues and I also interpret tongues. I have encountered prophetic … Read more

Yes, singing in tongues is Biblical. The Bible mentions singing in tongues in 1st Corinthians 14:15. Though the Bible refers to it as singing in the Spirit, it is the same thing. The Bible sometimes refers to speaking in tongues as praying in the spirit which makes sense when it refers to singing in tongues … Read more

When you ask if speaking in tongues is compulsory, you have to specify what you want to achieve. There are spiritual experiences that you can only get if you speak in tongues. If you are talking about going to heaven, speaking in tongues is not compulsory. When it comes to salvation, the compulsory thing is … Read more

Is it a must for someone to speak in tongues after the baptism of the Holy Spirit? Simple answer, no! It is possible for someone to receive the baptism of the Holy Spirit without speaking in tongues. I have previously touched on this matter in this article. Receiving the Holy Spirit is like welcoming a … Read more

Was speaking in tongues only meant for the day of Pentecost? Certainly not! There are Bible verses that show that speaking in tongues continued after the day of Pentecost. I have never come across a scripture in the Bible that points towards speaking in tongues going extinct after the day of Pentecost. Some people argue … Read more

I have not experienced someone speaking in tongues when dying. Where would I get such an opportunity? But because I am invested in the gift of speaking in tongues, I sought out to understand why such a thing happens. I found little information online but as usual, I have my private source of information. From … Read more

Some people call speaking in tongues privately a personal prayer language. Whatever name they give it, the big question remains its biblical alignment; does the Bible support it? Short answer, yes! I usually wonder how people come up with such questions when there are scriptures that directly approve speaking in tongues in private. I am … Read more

Yawning when praying in tongues is common. I experience it quite often. Some people claim that yawning when praying in tongues means evil spirits are leaving. I don’t dispute their claim but at the same time, I don’t have anything to prove it. Because I also yawn when praying in tongues, I will give my … Read more

Have you ever experienced crying when praying in tongues? I have experienced it on many occasions. Sometimes I understood why I was crying but other times I didn’t know why I was crying. Either way, crying while praying in tongues is common. There are reasons that make us to cry while praying in tongues. In … Read more

I have prayed in tongues at night on many occasions. There is a significant difference when you pray in tongues during the day and when you pray at night. Apart from the physical differences, there are spiritual differences too. Some people argue that praying in tongues at night is the same as praying during the … Read more

Staying focused when praying in tongues is hard. I struggled with it for a long time. The fact that your mind is idle when you speak in tongues makes it very easy to lose focus. A wandering mind is not something you want when you are praying in tongues. When your mind wanders when you … Read more

Are you wondering what speaking in tongues feels like? I do speak in tongues and I will do my best to explain to you how it feels. It is always hard to describe feelings. I could simply say it feels good to speak in tongues but what exactly is good? I will describe the feeling … Read more

Have you ever fallen asleep in the middle of praying in tongues? Well, that has just happened to me before I started writing this article. It is not the first time for me to fall asleep while praying in tongues. It happens very often. I do feel guilty when I fall asleep while praying in … Read more

The habit of praying in tongues before going to bed is good. As believers, we are called to pray without ceasing. We are also required to be vigilant in the Spirit because our enemy prowls around like a roaring lion seeking anyone to devour. When we go to bed, our bodies rest but our spirits … Read more

Are you trusting God for miracles by praying in tongues? Well, I have good news for you; praying in tongues is the quickest way to get miracles. Praying is not easy. Holding on to your faith when asking God for a miracle is hard. God knew we would have these challenges and that is why … Read more

Demonic speaking in tongues is definitely an interesting topic. There is little information about demonic tongues. I love getting information from the Bible but when I was researching this topic, there was no scripture that mentioned it or even anything close to it. The Bible has a number of verses that talk about speaking in … Read more

Before you open your mouth to say speaking in tongues is fake, you better know what you are saying. Without thinking about what you are saying, you may find yourself opposing God. I have investigated the gift of speaking in tongues and I confidently tell you it is not fake. There may be those who … Read more

Some people say speaking in tongues is nonsense. I understand they have their reasons why they claim speaking in tongues is nonsense. I am writing this article for them. If you are one of them, welcome to the discussion. Two Types of People who say Speaking in Tongues is Nonsense 1. Believers who say speaking … Read more

Praying in tongues for your marriage is a good step to take. Marriages need prayers and sometimes we do not know what to pray for. If you have the gift of praying in tongues, you never have to worry. While praying for your marriage in tongues, you need to understand what you are doing. Praying … Read more

Speaking in tongues and shaking is common. I have experienced it many times and I have seen people experience it too. What causes people to shake when speak in tongues? For some people it is their hands that shake but for others it is the entire body. In this article, I will share the causes … Read more

The devil cannot speak in tongues because he cannot be filled by the Spirit of God. It is only by the Spirit of God that someone can speak in tongues. But the devil can imitate speaking in tongues. God permits the devil to imitate speaking in tongues to test our faith. I have never experienced … Read more

Speaking in tongues is a gift of the Holy Spirit that is relevant today. Some argue that speaking in tongues is not for today but all evidence shows that it is for today. I do pray in tongues and I have every reason to prove to any skeptic that this gift is relevant today. Why … Read more

Glossolalia is biblical. Uttering what sounds as gibberish and making crazy sounds is all biblical. I know it may be hard to believe but I will do my best to help you understand. I do practice glossolalia; I have first-hand experience. What the Bible says about Glossolalia In the Bible, glossolalia is called speaking in … Read more

Glossolalia is more than a language. I know that if you call speaking in tongues glossolalia chances are that you don’t practice it. Everyone who practices it calls is speaking in tongues or praying in tongues. Calling speaking in tongues glossolalia shows that you are approaching it from the language side rather than the spiritual … Read more

Yes, speaking in tongues can be interpreted. The Spirit of God not only gives us the gift of speaking in tongues but also the gift of interpreting tongues. However, interpreting tongues is not as easy as speaking in tongues. This is true when you consider that many people can speak in tongues but only a … Read more

Can anybody teach speaking in tongues? No. Speaking in tongues is a gift from the Holy Spirit. If you want to speak in tongues, you can only receive it from the Spirit of God. No man can teach you. For people who have the gift, they can share knowledge about the gift with those who … Read more

The Bible mentions tongues of angels in 1st Corinthians 13:1. But what exactly are tongues of angels? How does one speak in tongues of angels? What is the purpose of the tongues of angels? If these are some of the questions you have about tongues of angels, you have come to the right place. I … Read more

Does the devil understand us when we speak in tongues? I have always thought about this question ever since I received the gift of speaking in tongues. In the church I used to attend and several others the assumption was that the devil cannot understand when we speak in tongues. While I didn’t refuse the … Read more

Speaking in tongues is more diverse than a real language. Some aspects of speaking in tongues mirror those of real languages but other aspects are spiritual. To consider speaking in tongues a real language will be like considering money to be paper. Money is more than just paper and ink. I have the gift of … Read more

Speaking in tongues scares some people. I do speak in tongues and I have been to fellowships where people were speaking in tongues and I saw some people get scared. I remember one day I invited a friend of mine for fellowship prayers and when he entered the room and found everyone praying in tongues, … Read more

Speaking in tongues is absolutely necessary in the body of Christ. We are living in the last days and the gift of speaking in tongues plays an important role. While some believers don’t speak in tongues, I really wish they did. Apostle Paul also wished that all believers would get the gift of tongues. Praying … Read more

There is no shortage of speaking in tongues verses in the Bible. While verses that talk about speaking in tongues may not be as many as those that talk about other issues, their quantity is sufficient to help us embrace the gift. As a believer who speaks in tongues, it is important to know Bible … Read more

Yes, speaking in tongues can be controlled. The Spirit of God who enables us to speak in tongues also gives us self-control and respects our will. The Bible instructs us not to quench the Holy Spirit. In another place, we are instructed not to grieve the Holy Spirit. Why does the Bible emphasize that we … Read more

Yes, speaking in tongues is a gift of the Holy Spirit. The Bible, in the book of 1st Corinthians 12, lists the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Speaking in tongues is included in the list. The Bible is clear that though the gifts are different, they are given by the same Spirit. Though believers operate … Read more

Speaking in tongues is not a sin. Speaking in tongues is a gift of the Holy Spirit and actually, the Bible encourages us to practice it. A believer should not have fear that speaking in tongues might be a sin against God. If you believe in Jesus, you automatically receive the Holy Spirit and with … Read more

Yes, speaking in tongues is biblical. The Bible has scriptures that talk about the practice of speaking in tongues. However, I’m assuming that you are asking if the type of speaking in tongues that happens in churches today is biblical. Some of the speaking in tongues that happens today can leave you questioning if it … Read more

Yes, speaking in tongues is real. I could end this article right here but then I know I need to give context to this answer. Whenever someone asks if speaking in tongues is real, the challenge is usually in understanding. I must say that understanding speaking in tongues is often tricky. First, speaking in tongues … Read more

Speaking in tongues comes naturally if you build your relationship with the Holy Spirit. Since speaking in tongues is a gift of the Holy Spirit, if you have a good relationship with Him, you will get the gift. You may decide not to exercise the gift but you will naturally have it when you reach … Read more

Yes, you can pray in tongues silently but it is not always the best way to pray. Whenever I try to pray in tongues silently, I feel I am limiting the Holy Spirit. The work of our mouths is to declare the wonders of God. Why should you pray silently? Why People Pray in Tongues … Read more

If you are praying in tongues for healing either for yourself or for someone else, this article is for you. Praying in tongues is a powerful way to receive healing from the Lord. The Spirit of God knows what is ailing you and He has the power to make you whole in the name of … Read more

Is it normal to feel tired after praying in tongues? Yes, it is normal to feel tired after praying in tongues. Even though it was the Holy Spirit praying through you, your facial muscles were in use which makes you tired. The position you were in when you were praying in tongues also contributes in … Read more

I didn’t really want to call this a sermon on speaking in tongues. This is basically an article talking about speaking in tongues in the simplest form possible. Either way, if you are passionate about speaking in tongues, you will get value out of this ‘speaking in tongues sermon’. Speaking in Tongues Sermon The Mystery … 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

Speaking in tongues in public is a hotly debated topic. Whenever the gift of speaking in tongues is mentioned, this subject is bound to come up. I have participated in speaking in tongues in public and made conclusions. In this article, I will go over the conclusions I have made after practicing speaking in tongues … Read more

Speaking in tongues when you are sleeping means that you have given permission to the Holy Spirit to use your tongue whenever He wills. By giving your life to Jesus, you automatically gave consent to the Holy Spirit to use your tongue to pray. Speaking in tongues in your sleep occurs because that is the … Read more

Speaking in tongues sounds all the same according to some people. But to others the sound of speaking in tongues is not usually the same. It largely depends on the angle someone is looking at speaking in tongues from. If a man and a woman speak in tongues, there will be a difference in the … Read more

Struggling to speak in tongues is not uncommon. There are factors that contribute to the struggle to speak in tongues. I am assuming that you are struggling to speak in tongues for the first time. I know there are believers who usually speak in tongues but sometimes they struggle to get started. If you are … Read more

Uncontrollable speaking in tongues is something I have experienced. I wouldn’t want to call it uncontrollable speaking in tongues because I had an option to control it but I chose not to. While it is clear from the Bible that speaking in tongues is under the control of the believer, it has to be noted … Read more

“Speaking in tongues is a sign, therefore, not for believers but for unbelievers”. I read this portion of scripture in 1st Corinthians 14 and it left me scratching my head. I have the gift of speaking in tongues and for a moment I was confused as to what that scripture meant. My simple rule in … Read more

There are different types of speaking in tongues based on the angle with which you look at the gift. The gift of speaking in tongues is the ability to speak in human and heavenly languages that are unknown to you. This ability is given by the Holy Spirit. Note that speaking in tongues is a … Read more

To know if you have the gift of speaking in tongues takes faith. It is through faith that you know you have the gift of tongues and exercise it. The Bible is clear that it is impossible to please God without faith. Since the gift of speaking in tongues is a gift from God, you … Read more

Praying in the spirit is a guaranteed way to pray the perfect will of God. The perfect will of God is mysterious and the only way to pray it is by speaking in tongues. God knew that His will is mysterious and that men could never fully understand it. As a result, He sent Jesus … 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 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 … 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

Speaking in tongues is powerful because it gives us direct access to God, it edifies us and through it we defeat the enemy. The power of speaking in tongues helps us overcome spiritual barriers and access God. When we speak in tongues, its power transforms our physical lives in what we call edification. Still, the … Read more

Yes, someone can fake speaking in tongues. However, whatever he will be doing won’t qualify to be called speaking in tongues. Unlike what many people think, speaking in tongues is not only the utterance but also the power behind the utterance. Someone can fake the utterance of speaking in tongues but the power cannot be … Read more

Praying in tongues for breakthrough is a wise thing to do. However, you must approach it in the right way or else it won’t yield any meaningful results. Praying in tongues for a breakthrough is not a substitute to other requirements of God. I say this because majority of believers who pray for breakthroughs do … Read more

Praying in tongues at midnight is a mystery that many believers overlook. Praying in tongues alone is a mystery. Add to it the midnight mystery and you have a deep mystery that can yield great results if a person takes advantage of it. I have prayed in tongues at midnight on many occasions and I … Read more

Speaking in tongues is important because of the following reasons: However, the importance of speaking in tongues only matters to those who value it. To those who despise the gift, it is worthless. God only reveals the importance of the gift of speaking in tongues to those who receive the gift with a grateful heart. … Read more

If you want to grow in speaking in tongues, you must put in conscious effort. This is a gift from the Holy Spirit but its effectiveness in your life depends on how you practice it. Speaking in tongues has levels. Those who grow in speaking in tongues to high levels enjoy greater benefits. I came … Read more

Here are steps to pray in tongues for long hours: Praying in tongues for long hours is a good practice. But just like other good practices, it has a price tag. Speaking in tongues for long hours guarantees you many benefits. Some people claim that praying for hours is not necessary but I’m sure they … Read more

To answer the question whether Jesus spoke in tongues, I have this to say: Jesus did not speak in tongues and if He did, God concealed it from us for a good reason. The Bible does not tell us whether Jesus spoke in tongues which leaves us with only speculations. The surest way to know … Read more

The purpose of speaking in tongues is to edify the the body of Christ. Speaking in tongues edifies the believer who practices it as well as fellowships that embrace it. The purpose of speaking in tongues for the individual is edification while for the fellowship, God uses it to communicate messages that edify those who … Read more

You can have the Holy Spirit and not speak in tongues. Speaking in tongues is a gift of the Holy Spirit and just like real life gifts from friends, they are optional. It is possible to have a friend who never gives you gifts. There is a belief in some Christian circles that speaking in … Read more

Speaking in tongues is hindered by lack of faith, a poor prayer life and pride. To overcome these speaking in tongues hindrances, you need to build your faith, improve your prayer life and humble yourself. Believers who maintain spiritual discipline find it easy to overcome the hindrances. I will explain in detail how each of … Read more

To receive the gift of speaking in tongues, go on your knees, lift up your hands and tell God to baptize you with the Holy Spirit and enable you to speak in tongues. God is faithful and willing to let you receive the gift of speaking in tongues when you ask Him. This simple prayer … 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

You will know you are really speaking in tongues when you have the fruit of the Spirit, you speak words that cannot be understood in human languages and you desired the gift of speaking in tongues. The fruit of the Spirit proves that it is the Holy Spirit who is enabling you to speak in … Read more

Fake speaking in tongues is unfortunately present in modern day churches. There are ‘pastors’ who for some reason fake the gift of speaking in tongues. In my understanding, they do it to look spiritually deep and of course to deserve a bigger offering. I don’t think pastors who fake speaking in tongues would do it … Read more

Speaking in tongues is both voluntary and involuntary. I know this sounds absurd but I will explain. There are aspects of speaking in tongues that you do voluntarily while other aspects happen involuntarily. The voluntary aspects of speaking in tongues vary widely as well as the involuntary aspects. In other words, what may be a … Read more

Speaking in tongues is a mysterious gift just like any other gift of the Holy Spirit. However, speaking in tongues often comes into scrutiny because many people come across it. One of the concerns is usually whether someone is speaking in genuine tongues or not. While the Bible has not given us clear direction on … Read more

Speaking in tongues does not need to be interpreted unless the tongues that are spoken have a message from God that other believers need to understand. This means that you can speak in tongues without an interpreter. Speaking in tongues that requires interpretation is one where the person speaking is relaying a message from God … Read more

Speaking in tongues is a fascinating gift of the Holy Spirit. Even after having the gift for a number of years, I still get puzzled by it every so often. But no amount of amazement beats the first time you get baptized with the gift. It can be hard to understand how things work when … Read more

Speaking in tongues has many benefits. It is a gift from God and of course it must have great benefits. I received the gift a number of years ago and I have experienced great benefits more than I expected. The following are the three main benefits of speaking in tongues: I will elaborate in detail … Read more

Speaking in tongues is for everyone. God gives it to whoever desires. Speaking in tongues is a language that God enables us to speak and commune with Him. Because God wants all of us to commune with Him, it means that speaking in tongues is for everyone. The conditions of receiving the gift may lock … Read more