Speaking In Tongues FAQ 2: Are Tongues For All?

Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page My first experience speaking in tongues came on April 27, 1988. I was 20 years old, and still a member of a denominational church, but out of curiosity, I had also been visiting a Pentecostal church on occasion. One day, I responded to an invitation to receive … Continue reading Speaking In Tongues FAQ 2: Are Tongues For All?

Resurrection Realities: The Miracle of Easter

Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page (The angel said) "Why seek ye the living among the dead? He is not here, but is risen."-Luke 24:5-6 "Christianity has died many times and risen again; for it has a God who knows the way out of the grave."-G.K. Chesterton (1) Whether adorning a majestic church … Continue reading Resurrection Realities: The Miracle of Easter

The Cross: Violent Grace

Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page A number of years ago, I saw a sign on a church marquee which read "Salvation is free, because God paid so dearly for it." This central truth, although believed by all Christians, is one which we all too often take for granted. When you think of … Continue reading The Cross: Violent Grace

Speaking In Tongues FAQ 3: Benefits of Tongues

Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page The subject of speaking in tongues has always aroused a great deal of curiosity among Bible students. Sadly, it is often seen through the eyes of negative stereotypes of people swinging from chandeliers, foaming at the mouth, and playing with rattlesnakes. In any movement, there are extremists, … Continue reading Speaking In Tongues FAQ 3: Benefits of Tongues

Speaking in Tongues: Frequently Asked Questions

Originally published on James and Dave's Bible Page How intimate with Jesus do you want to be? Consider for a moment the wonderful possibility that we can communicate with our Heavenly Father in a way that is totally unlimited by our finite minds. A way that we can receive from Him in fresh, wonderful new ways. If … Continue reading Speaking in Tongues: Frequently Asked Questions