How to Properly Steward Prophecy
Much has been said in recent weeks regarding prophecy and its accuracy in the body of Christ. My intention in this article is not to call into question any particular prophetic word given or its interpretation or application—but rather it is to give solid scriptural principles by which we can grow and mature in stewarding […]
15 Keys for Interpreting Your Dreams
Walking in the prophetic language of dreams is a form of tapping into the mind and heart of God and can be an exciting and exhilarating journey. But understanding and interpreting your dreams and other revelatory spiritual encounters can often be a complex and even confusing process. I encourage you above all else to keep […]
People Who Appear in Your Dreams
These are very important days for the body of Christ, and for the nations of the earth. In such times, the Lord often pours out revelation in the form of dreams. It is vital that we learn to interpret these dream encounters accurately so that we can discern what the Lord is saying to us […]
The Anatomy of a Prophetic Word
Early in the modern prophetic movement in 1988, I remember learning the importance of the three-stage process of properly handing revelation. These three basic but essential principles each build upon each other: (1) Revelation, (2) Interpretation, and (3) Proper Application! Without discovering that framework, we might have continued to take every word literally, never realizing […]
3 Vital Aspects of Testing the Spirits
Testing the spirits deals with all three aspects of discernment: revelation, interpretation, and application, although a different kind of spiritual filter needs to be applied to each aspect. I might pick up a revelation accurately only to interpret it incorrectly. Or I might get a revelation and its interpretation right, only to get stuck on […]
God Is Speaking in Your Dreams—Do You Understand What He’s Saying?
Did you know that God uses a language that is tailor made to speak directly to you? After all, He created you, so that shouldn’t come as too big a surprise. The inventor of language is a master communicator. Not only does He reveal Himself plainly to all of mankind in scripture, He also speaks […]