<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Spirit Empowered Word]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering Faith Through Learning and Community]]></description><link>https://www.spiritempowered-word.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:18:30 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.spiritempowered-word.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[You Are HIS Masterpiece]]></title><description><![CDATA[The value of a handmade piece comes from the hand that made it. So does yours. The price of a product depends on many factors, such as the cost of the raw materials, the quality of its craftsmanship, its purpose, and its demand. 1.What Makes a Handmade Masterpiece Valuable The value of a handmade item is entirely different from that of a machine-produced product. A handmade masterpiece derives its value from the skill and reputation of the artisan, the time invested in creating it, its...]]></description><link>https://www.spiritempowered-word.org/post/transform-your-life-with-christian-faith-articles</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a75ea65f605b59da3eba1c0</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:23:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fc9e15_2f4b71c0a1884c8d88dfee363bada036~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Binu Baby</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What Makes a Gift Valuable?]]></title><description><![CDATA[On a Sunday morning, while I was sitting in church before the service, a precious boy named Joel came up to me and handed me a gift.   As you can see in the photo, it was a handmade paper card with the words, “Come to Me, My Sweet Child.” He had creatively drawn an image resembling Jesus, with His hands wide open, welcoming us into His presence. Gifts have a way of bringing excitement to anyone. When a gift comes as a surprise, the excitement increases. It becomes even more special when it...]]></description><link>https://www.spiritempowered-word.org/post/what-makes-a-gift-valuable</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa77da1f688f98da0f16c6f</guid><pubDate>Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:27:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fc9e15_d611f63070944d998ae834ff155f28a7~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Binu Baby</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Note to Ministers and Those Desiring to Be Used in Ministry  (Part 1)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this post, I’d like to share some practical tips and key principles for sermon preparation. Our ministry should overflow from His presence. We should preach and teach the things that have touched us and that we practice in our personal lives. At the same time, we must never alter the Word based on our experiences. The Holy Spirit wants us to share His message with His people rather than our own. It is not about preaching a good message; it is about sharing His heart. Only the Word we...]]></description><link>https://www.spiritempowered-word.org/post/a-note-to-ministers-and-those-desiring-to-be-used-in-ministry-part-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a990bcb887fa485c8da9044</guid><pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 06:16:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fc9e15_38d76c7a6608446ea053ccf05e832d90~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_630,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Binu Baby</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How To Stay Strong in 2026]]></title><description><![CDATA[As we live in seasons of shaking , it is important to remain spiritually grounded, focused, and strong. Here are five ways to stay strong in 2026:  Prioritize Your Relationship with God Build an altar at home where the presence of God is honored, welcomed, and treasured. Make your relationship with Him your highest priority. A strong relationship with God gives us the foundation we need to navigate every season.  Declutter Your Mind Do not carry old baggage into a new season. Release the...]]></description><link>https://www.spiritempowered-word.org/post/how-to-stay-strong-in-2026</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8295520184b89c47fd0a3b</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 05:01:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fc9e15_7bb0c3039d0142a99dc4222b0c1bb36f~mv2.jpeg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Binu Baby</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ Daily Declarations]]></title><description><![CDATA[• Father, I thank You that You have heard me. I knew that You always hear me and listen to me. (John 11:41-42 AMP)  • I am born to be Blessed and I am born to be a Blessing! • I am the Body of Christ and my life is right under the Blood of Jesus. • No weapon formed against me shall prosper, for my righteousness is from the Lord. Peace, security and triumph over opposition is my inheritance. But whatever I do will prosper for I’m like a tree that’s planted by the rivers of water. (Isaiah...]]></description><link>https://www.spiritempowered-word.org/post/daily-declarations</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a78df538fa4989e0aca19c2</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 20:18:27 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fc9e15_f47eb25c6f3648e0b232985e56171942~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Binu Baby</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Every Word Matters ]]></title><description><![CDATA[“But I tell you, on the day of judgment people will have to give an accounting for every careless or useless word they speak.” Matthew 12:36 AMP The words spoken by Jesus about words serve as a profound warning to us. The phrase “each word” is particularly striking. Some surveys have shown the following statistics. While they may not be 100% accurate, they provide insight into the vast number of words we speak daily. Just imagine how many of those words might be careless or unconsidered:  •...]]></description><link>https://www.spiritempowered-word.org/post/every-word-matters</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a78d5bf2dc76a37da44ab60</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:41:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fc9e15_6d8f1e84a9264015b4bb32dfdafd75bf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_533,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Binu Baby</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[     The Transformative Power of Words]]></title><description><![CDATA[Words are individual units of meaning, while languages are complete systems of communication made up of words, grammar, and rules. Words are the building blocks of a language, and a language organizes those words to convey ideas. The proper use of words is crucial in communication. The way we speak and the words we choose reflect an individual's character, level of maturity, and cultural background. In the book, ‘’The 5 Love Languages’’ by Gary Chapman, 'Words of Affirmation' is one of the...]]></description><link>https://www.spiritempowered-word.org/post/the-transformative-power-of-words</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a78cfd21b163fc3edb3d23d</guid><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 19:24:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/fc9e15_55dd84cc9a604c12bf42f1507ea4b397~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_568,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Binu Baby</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>