All of us have faltered in our faith at some point. We may admire the great faith and works of Jesus’ apostles. At the same time, we need to remember that they too struggled with doubt and fear – but they did not hesitate to ask God to increase their...
D developed a pattern of self-reliance as a result of living overseas on his own since the tender age of 10. These circumstances led him to become judgmental towards his family and God, and blame himself for his innocent childhood mistakes. The Holy Spirit led D to confess and release...
C had been struggling to come to terms with the weight of her past sins and her subconscious unbelief that God would not prepare the best for her, until she encountered Jesus’ forgiveness and power during a time of repentance. The Holy Spirit also showed her the root of her...
All of us have a fear of being abandoned or left behind to some degree. This fear can become spiritually crippling if it is not crucified to the cross, as it prevents us from trusting God and loving people – two very fundamental aspects of being a disciple of Jesus....
God’s Word promises that anyone in distress who calls upon the name of Jesus will be saved. God sends the Holy Spirit to dwell in those who obey Jesus and will teach and lead them along the narrow path of salvation. At the same time, the Bible warns about other...
Paul Jackson found himself stuck in sinful patterns that keep recurring. Praise God that he persevered in prayer. Through a time of prayer ministry, the Holy Spirit revealed to the root of his explosive anger to Paul, who is now on a journey of recognising his anger triggers and becoming...
Brian Yau felt unloved and depressed as a result of childhood experiences. He was also diagnosed with a medical condition called ulcer colitis by the age of 25. In the midst of his struggles, God sent a friend to remind him of God’s truth and character, that He is love....
In April 2020, Teaching Humble Hearts embarked on an online survey asking 82 Christian men and women in Asia about their porn-viewing habits as well as the steps they took towards freedom from addiction to pornography. We found that the feeling of loneliness drives people to use porn, and that...
We may sometimes find ourselves in an awkward position where we are expected to participate in funeral rituals that idolise the dead, worship false gods, or even invite spirits to accompany the dead to their “resting place.” We may even be asked to bow before images of the dead, their...
S found herself stuck in a vicious circle of family conflict and bitterness at home, without realising that she had allowed evil spirits to preside over her family through her devotion to fortune-telling, fengshui, and zodiac divination. By humbling herself to submit her family to God and seeking the Holy...
A was born into a life of luxury which was turned upside down as a result of a few tragic family events. A persevered to follow God in spite of her subsequent low esteem and bitterness towards her father. Through a time of prayer, God showed her the meaning of...
The world puts many labels on us, and we all go along with common earthly stereotypes; “I’m a wife.” “I’m Japanese.” “I’m from a poor family.” “I’m a lawyer.” Yet none of these identities will get us into heaven or have any meaning in eternity. Hopefully, each one of us...
No one wants to see someone they love in the hospital if they can help it. How can we pray for someone whose loved one has been admitted into the hospital as a result of injury, sickness, stroke, or heart attack? (See Chinese versions: 简体中文 > 留院 | 繁體中文 > 留院) A...
R found himself judging others, in spite of his best efforts not to. An inner voice often tormented him and made him anxious, leading him to fall back into sinful patterns. By seeking the Holy Spirit’s counsel during a time of prayer ministry, R was led to the roots of...
R served actively in church with a hidden fear of not doing enough to gain God’s approval and favour. In a prayer session to seek the Holy Spirit’s revelations on the suppressed emotions, fears, and inner vows in her heart, R was finally able to break free from hidden demonic...
God is spirit. Anyone who accepts Jesus Christ as Saviour receives a deposit of His Spirit in their hearts. This represents a change in our spiritual position, not necessarily a physical or dramatic occurrence. God’s powerful Spirit is unseen, gentle, and quiet. We are called blessed if we believe in Him without seeing...
Have you or your family ever been curious or anxious about your future and checked your horoscope or zodiac sign? No matter what our initial reason may be, such “readings” only lure us away from bowing to God Almighty and seeking His direction. Moreover, it gives ungodly spirits access to our...
Jesus came to give us abundant life and promised all His followers an abundance of knowledge of God’s Kingdom. At the same time, we are told that we will share abundantly in Jesus’ suffering and comfort too. How do we reconcile these seemingly opposing truths? John 10:10 ESV The...
Fear, anxiety, and striving are signs that we may be drifting too far away from God. When we follow the Holy Spirit closely, we will experience great joy and peace. We can rest in the knowledge that the One who knows all our tomorrows will lead us safely and assuredly,...
L struggled with a vicious cycle of family conflict in spite of her best efforts at being a model Christian at home. Through prayer, the Holy Spirit revealed to her that she had built a defence mechanism of pride and control in order to compensate for a sense of rejection...
K had been on a journey of renewal and restoration from past relationships when God led her into deeper healing over hurts from a family business dispute. The Holy Spirit revealed the stronghold of a generational curse. As she forgave the relatives she felt betrayed by, K felt her heart...