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What does the Gift Giver say about the gift He gave? With his signature insights into theology, Dr. Sam Storms answers five crucial questions about the gift of speaking in tongues.

Declaring, "Come, Holy Spirit," is accepting the invitation to become aware of the Holy Spirit. We partner with him in daily life, receiving the comfort and peace he brings. This partnership ultimately allows him to transform us into the image of Jesus as we serve others and fulfill the calling he has given us.

In life the unexpected is sure to happen, and when it does, if you’re like me, you look for answers. In my book Finding A Treasure, I share my journey through life as a teacher and mother of five. After having a child with special needs I needed wisdom. You’ll see in all my searching I found that God's Word was THE Treasure that helped me find mine.

We all need encouragement, and Scripture shows us how Jesus modeled this gift everywhere He went. This makes the gift of prophetic encouragement a necessary gift for today. First Corinthians 14 tells us it’s to encourage, comfort, and strengthen those who receive it—and it’s for everyone! It’s a gift that can change the world and atmosphere around us, one encouraging word at a time.