Jake Kail

January 9, 2013

4 Important Insights about Spiritual Gifts

I was recently reading through 1 Corinthians 12-14, which primarily deals with the subject of spiritual gifts. The Apostle Paul is writing to the Corinthian church, […]
January 8, 2013

Is Being “Slain in the Spirit” of God?

Being “slain in the Spirit.” “Falling under the power of God.” These are terms used to describe the phenomenon seen in some Christian meetings (usually Pentecostal/charismatic […]
January 4, 2013

4 Spiritual Benefits of Fasting

Let’s face it: fasting is not usually a fun or pleasant experience. It is often accompanied by headaches, bad breath, and weariness of body and mind. […]
January 3, 2013

What is Fasting?

In order to grow in our walk with God we must be intentional. Like anything else, spiritual growth does not happen automatically. Paul exhorted Timothy: “exercise […]
January 1, 2013

The Purpose of Spiritual Disciplines

I am a big believer in spiritual disciplines. I believe that they play a vital role in our spiritual growth and relationship with God. The two […]
December 30, 2012

What to Expect From my Blog in 2013

As we enter the New Year, I want to let you know what to expect from my blog in 2013. I have come to see that […]
December 28, 2012

How to Pray for Healing

In Restoring the Ministry of Jesus, I stated that healing was one of the four main things that Jesus did on a regular basis. Jesus healed […]
December 26, 2012

4 Essential Beliefs for Healing the Sick

Healing the sick was one of the main things that Jesus did on a regular basis. He passed on the ministry of healing to the church, […]
December 23, 2012

Why the Virgin Birth Matters

How important is it that Jesus was born of a virgin? Is this just a “take-it-or-leave-it” detail of the Christmas story, or is it a critical […]
December 21, 2012

Why I Don’t Believe in Santa Claus

It’s true…I am not a big fan of Santa Claus. My wife and I both come from a family background where we did not celebrate the […]
December 18, 2012

No Room at the Inn

And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them […]
December 16, 2012

My 5 Ministry Core Values

The following five core values are a set of guiding principles, or convictions, that are foundational to who I am and what I want my ministry […]