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| Understanding Prophetic People: Blessings and Problems with the Prophetic Gift | 
 enlarge | Author: R. Loren Sandford
Publisher: Chosen
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  (8 reviews)
Sales Rank: 23818
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 240
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.6 x 5.5 x 0.7
ISBN: 0800794222
Dewey Decimal Number: 234.13
EAN: 9780800794224
ASIN: 0800794222
Publication Date: June 1, 2007
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Product Description
Prophecy is cherished by many as one of the fivefold ministry gifts described in Ephesians 4:11 and foundational to the life of the church. Yet prophetically gifted people have a reputation of being different and difficult to live and work with. Understanding Prophetic People, written by a prophetic pastor who grew up as the son of a prophetic pastor and leader, helps readers better understand, relate to, and even minister to prophetically gifted people. R. Loren Sandford answers fascinating questions such as, What is it like to grow up as a prophetically gifted person? What is the difference between adrenaline and anointing? Who validates authentic prophetic ministry? How does a pastor rightly relate to a prophet? This rich resource seeks deeper understanding and wisdom on issues of foundational importance for prophetic people and everyone who loves God's gifts.
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Highly Recommended May 18, 2008
I was looking for a book that would give me a better understanding of this prophetic gift I have and came across this book. I am so glad I found it because it gave me a better understanding about a lot of things. I highly recommend it to anyone searching for answers. I found a lot of answers that had me lost and confused.
Please get the book if you want a better understanding of prophetic people.
In Joy and In Pain April 27, 2008
So much for any prophetic insight on my end! I had a friend recommend this book to me, and, on a whim, I took him up on it and purchased the thing. I wasn't sure there would be much in here for me, and I'm still not convinced I have anything close to a prophetic gift. But...
This book moved me on a number of levels. From its biblical view of the full range of prophecy (not just predicting the future), to its balanced look at the gifts of the Spirit in the church, to its unflinching honesty about the mistakes of the past few decades, "Understanding Prophetic People" is full of wisdom that can be applied retroactively, in the present, and into the future. Not only did Sandford's words touch my intellect and theological mind, they touched my heart and spirit in unexpected ways. The chapter on "Wilderness Sojourns" alone was worth the price of the book for me.
Through this author's contrite, yet direct, telling of the truth, God spoke to me from these pages. While I grew up in charismatic churches and saw saw some amazing things, I also saw numerous imbalances and abuses along the way. From this book, I found myself reading passages aloud to my wife, and we both laughed--sometimes in joy, other times in near pain--at similar lessons we've learned or are still learning.
For anyone who wants to know God and be used by Him, this is essential reading. It also provides solid advice for pastors dealing with such giftings in their congregations. I'm sure glad I picked up the book on a whim. Or maybe it was something more. Maybe, just maybe, God wanted to speak to me. Perhaps to you too!
WORTH READING March 4, 2008
I would recommend this book to anyone who needs a better understanding of the Prophetic gift. One does not neccessarily has to be a prophet to understand the gift or be interested in it. The writer uses his own experience as a Prophet to show us the readers how important the prophetic gift is, but also how much so called and false appointed prophets have misused and misrepresented God gift given through his Holy Spirit. Read it for yourself and be the judge, AS WE SAY DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY IT COVER, BECAUSE THE INSIDE OF IT CAN CHANGE YOUR LIFE! GOD BLESS YOU
Execellent January 7, 2008
Great for people who have been misunderstood all of there life. Yet couldn't understand why. It has settled some questions I have about myself and the gift that God has trusted with me.
Life Changing Book January 1, 2008
If you are called to the prophetic, this is a must read for you. Loren is candid and honest, bringing truth in a manner that's merciful, yet strong. I've never understood so much about myself in such a short period of time! I no longer feel weird or strange! I am buying this book and giving it to several of my friends and family members. This book brought such definition to my gifting and calling. Thanks, Loren! This is a phenomenal book that has saved my life!
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