Understanding Prophetic People

ALL THESE REVIEWS POSTED ON AMAZON GAVE A 5-STAR RATING!

GET THIS BOOK!, September 23, 2007
By Cheri R. (Illinois)

This is the most accurate,real,honest,revealing book on understanding prophets I have ever read. Sanford covers issues such as early prophetic experiences,personality traits,initial calling,misunderstandings from the Body of Christ,the extreme training and processing of prophets,and various ways prophets minister. He shares the true spirit of a prophetic person identifying where this office fits and functions in the church. Sanford also is personal in sharing his own battles and victories which other prophets will relate too, and heave a sigh of relief knowing they are not crazy! I had been praying for a book like this, and God has answered! This is a training manual every leader should be required to read. Not only for the benefit of the church, but for the prophets who are frustrated due to leaderships lack of understanding and suffer in silence. Read this book!

Powerful Book, July 23, 2007
By Carolyn Galloway

This is the most insightful and clarifying book I've read on the sensitive subject of dealing with prophetic people. The depth of heart and candid examples from the authors' personal experience adds to the authenticity of his writing.

Highly Recommended, May 18, 2008
By Christian With A Pen (Norwalk, CT)

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 26, 2008
By Eric Wilson "novelist" (Nashville, TN United States)

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
By K. Hanley "Choosen Vessel" (St. Kitts)

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
By Lori Greene "Idamae" (Delaware)

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
By Janine Cave "music lover" (colorado springs, co)

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!