We have a whole bunch of articles on the Charismatic movement here on the Highway.

The "manifestation" gifts (tongues, prophecy, miracles, etc) have definitely ceased! Abundant proof from the Scriptures is available here.

I spent 20 years in the movement and experienced a lot of the things you have inquired about. I sang in Kathryn Khulman's choir once when I was a kid, saw many instances of what were called "miraculous healings" (none of which could be documented) and "signs and wonders" that left so much room for doubt that they could only be interpreted as significant or wondrous by people who had already convinced themselves to believe it, or those who desperately wanted to believe it.

I spoke in "tongues." I "prophesied." I had a powerful, "anointed" teaching and music "ministry" that could move people to laughter or tears as I wished.

I am quite familiar with this subject having spent many years deeply into it. Now I try to help the refugees like myself, who have seen the Charismatic movements for what they are. Browse around the link above, and in the ExCharisma forum here on the Highway for some good eye-opening stuff.

Enjoy,
Robin