house of word & spirit

Does God really speak?

Hello from Ruth

you are so welcome here.

We are an online, Christian community, who love Jesus. We believe God speaks, and that everyone can learn to recognise his voice.

We invite you to explore your own thoughts on faith, God and the Bible.

Here's some of our thoughts.

God speaks

WE BELIEVE GOD STILL SPEAKS TODAY.

God isn't distant or silent. Throughout history He has spoken to ordinary people, and we believe He still does. Sometimes through Scripture, sometimes through other people, also through nature, arts, dreams and visions. 

Our hope is that everyone learns to recognise His voice for themselves.

our creator

WE BELIEVE LIFE HAS PURPOSE.

We believe the universe isn't an accident. Behind beauty and creativity, is a Creator who made all this with purpose. 

Knowing God begins not with earning His attention, but discovering that He has always been there.

the bible

WE BELIEVE THE BIBLE IS MORE THAN A BOOK.

The Bible tells one story, from creation to restoration, revealing who God is and what it means to be fully human.

It isn't simply a rulebook. It offers wisdom for everyday life and invites us into a relationship with Jesus. It’s also a means by which God speaks, and helps us to recognise what He sounds like.

HUMANITY

EVERY PERSON HAS DIGNITY, PURPOSE AND GIFTS.

We believe that becoming more like Jesus doesn’t mean erasing who we are. The Holy Spirit awakens us to who we were created to become, giving each person gifts to bless others and participate in God's work.

We love to see people learn to recognise their God-given gifts, and grow in them. 

Jesus

JESUS INVITES US INTO A NEW WAY OF LIVING.

At the centre of Christianity isn't simply a religion, but a person.
This person is God, who came to Earth in human form. He is the ultimate example of sacrificial love. Through His death and resurrection, He has conquered evil. We look to Him as King, and welcome His Kingdom on Earth as it is in Heaven.

Through Jesus we discover forgiveness, hope and a life that is continually being transformed by God's love.

COMMUNITY

FAITH GROWS BEST IN COMMUNITY.

None of us have everything figured out.

House of Word & Spirit exists to create spaces where people can explore faith honestly, ask difficult questions, pray together, learn to hear God's voice and grow in the gifts He has given us.

Whether you're curious, sceptical or already following Jesus, you're welcome here. We don't believe Christianity is simply about performing a religious duty. We believe it's about learning to recognise His voice, getting to know Him, becoming more like Jesus and discovering our part in the story of God and mankind on this Earth.

get equipped

Resources we love

Video

The Gospel of the Kingdom

Gospel is a word that means “good news,” but it’s more than that. It’s a royal announcement, and its use in the New Testament points to the radical announcement of God’s Kingdom coming to Earth through Jesus.

Video

The wilderness

Why does God sometimes lead his people into harsh and isolated places? Trace the theme of the wilderness through the story of the Bible and discover how trusting God in the wilderness prepares us for life in the garden.

Podcast

How to read the Bible

Follow discussions between Tim & Jon as they prepare to write the "How to Read the Bible" series of videos. This series is aimed at helping you read the Bible more wisely, and with greater understanding!

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testimonies

stories of faith

We love to hear stories about how people are encountering God today.

“God met me when I had reached the end of myself.”

Ryan, HWS Podcast S1 | Ep 17 Despair to Deliverance

“I hear God creatively, even through something like designing video games with Him.”

Zaden, HWS Podcast S1 | ep 22 God and Gaming

“I’ve learned that sometimes God is speaking before I even realise it’s Him.”

Angela, HWS Podcast S1 | Ep 16 God is speaking. Do you hear Him?

“I’ve discovered that God wants me to know Him in more ways than I’d allowed myself to imagine."

Matthew, HWS podcast S1 Ep | 20 When you try to limit God

“Sometimes a passage of the Bible suddenly comes alive, and I know God is speaking personally to me.

Sarah, HWS Podcast S1 | Ep 16 God is speaking, do you hear Him?

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