John E. Thomas
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The Loaf and the Sword
The Midianite’s dream in Judges 7 is part of Gideon’s famous story. The Bible clearly says what the dream means—but how does a loaf of bread rolling down a hill and flattening a tent mean “Gideon is going to defeat the bad guys”? To understand this dream, we need to start at the very beginning …
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What’s an Encouragement Dream?
When your heart is grieving, God might give you a dream expressing His love. That’s what happened for Steve. In Steve’s first dream, he’s home alone when officers show up at the door to accuse him. The accusation itself doesn’t seem to matter — they just know he’s guilty. Steve takes them down into the …
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The Prison Chronicles
In Genesis 40:4-23, Joseph interpreted two dreams. The cupbearer dreamed about a vine with three branches. The branches budded and bore fruit and he squeezed the grapes into a cup, which he put in Pharaoh’s hand. The baker dreamed about three baskets on his head but birds ate the bread out of the top basket. …
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Rejecting the Spirit of Fear
In 2020, Jordan had a powerful intercession dream that applies to many of us. In his dream, he visits a church to hear Bill Johnson speak but when he arrives, he’s the only person in attendance. This isn’t right, Jordan thinks. This is an important message and the church needs to hear this. Why is …
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Lay Off, Laban: Understanding Prophetic Dreams
God doesn’t reserve dreams only for the people who know Him. Nor does He give dreams only to the spiritual superstars or those who deserve to hear from Him. Even people who have no spiritual life whatsoever still receive dreams from God, and they’re able to hear His voice this way. In Genesis 31:23–29, God …
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It’s Time for God’s Dread Champions to Arise
Where are the dread champions You promised Your church? Where are the crazy, no-holds-barred, no risk too great, no prize too small, ‘if You say it I will do it’ champions who challenge the masses with zeal too bright to contain, passion too great to fit into the boxes and walls of churches built with …
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How to Recognize the Prophetic Calling on Your Life
Do you have a prophetic calling? In The Art of Hearing God, John Paul Jackson talks about the three phases of prophetic development: —Called. —Trained. —Commissioned. The first phase is the shortest of the three. The call happens in an instant—but sparks an incredible journey that lasts a lifetime! There are many ways someone can …
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How Each of the Fivefold Ministry Gifts Reflects an Attribute of Jesus
I am amazed at what God does and how He speaks. One thing ties into another, piece by piece, until we are holding an incredible, intricate tapestry full of depth and entire worlds. In my last article, I wrote about the five aspects of Christ’s work that are essential for the fullness of redemption: The …
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What the 5 Aspects of Christ’s Redemption Mean for You
The work of Christ included five aspects that each accomplished an essential piece of the fullness of redemption. The Incarnation. In the incarnation, God took on flesh and, being fully God, became fully man. If He weren’t God, the work would have been incomplete. He stepped in and did more than just save humanity; He …
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How These 3 Prophetic Dreams Changed the Course of History
Though many Christians know the nativity story by heart, very few have considered the role dreams played in the birth and early life of Jesus. The first Christmas was not merely adjacent to prophetic dreams, but the direct result of them. Three prophetic dreams led to the birth, witness and rescue of Jesus Christ, yet …
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What Inner Healing Pioneer John Loren Sandford Taught Me About the Prophetic
It’s funny. The people that have shaped my thinking the most have been John’s. John Wimber, John Paul Jackson and John Sandford. From Wimber, I learned friendship with Holy Spirit and how to be myself, naturally supernatural, while expecting God to move powerfully. From John Paul, I learned about the power of God, the reality …
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If You Have a Prophetic Gift, Watch Out for This Common Trap
Being prophetic can be tricky. When someone grows up with a prophetic gift they will often feel and see things others around them don’t. Without good guidance, this can end up leaving the prophetic person feeling they are weird and don’t fit in. When they share what they are sensing, others often don’t understand and …
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The Mysterious Connection Between Worship and Dream Interpretation
How often do you connect dream interpretation with worship? Many of us don’t put those two things together very often, yet Scripture reveals their intriguing connection. In Judges 6 and 7, Gideon is dealing with fear and insecurity. He isn’t sure if he can accomplish what God has asked him to do. God gives him …
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This Might Be Why You’re Having Trouble Interpreting Your Dream
A detail in a dream can confuse the dream and cause a wrong interpretation—or it can be the key that opens up the dream’s true impact. When used correctly, details can really bring the interpretation home for the dreamer. But if they receive too much emphasis, they can end up bogging down the interpretive process …
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How to Find Your Prophetic Dream’s Core Meaning
So you’ve had a dream, and you’re trying to figure out what it means. You’ve already taken the beginning steps: You asked God for revelation. (Click here to read more.) You found the dream’s focus. (Click here to read more.) Now what? The next step in interpreting your dream is to take a look at …
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