Shifting Shadows of Supernatural Experiences: A Manual to Experiencing God [Paperback]

Julia Loren (Author), James Goll (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 2007

How can Christians determine the validity and origin of a spiritual experience? In their book, Shifting Shadows of Supernatural Experiences, Julia Loren and James Goll answer this question by an in-depth exploration of visions, dreams, angelic encounters, near-death experiences, miracles and many other phenomena, biblically exposing their demonic counterparts. The authors believe that, to understand the supernatural, it is imperative that Christians ground themselves in the Word of God, church history, and connect to others in a practical manner in the body of Christ. They share that biblical spiritual power and revelation are available for everyone, and that these experiences are meant to draw attention to the glory of God and to raise the level of faith in the believer.

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About the Author

Julia Loren is a journalist (B.A., University of Washington), counselor (M.S., Seattle Pacific University), author of several books, and a frequent contributor to publications such as Charisma Magazine. She ministers in churches around the world and offers a variety of workshops and retreats. Dr. James W. and Michal Ann Goll are co-founders of Encounters Network. They have shared Jesus in over 40 nations worldwide. Michal Ann directs Compassion Acts, a mission s arm of Encounters Network. They have also launched Encounters Alliance, an apostolic network of coalition leaders. They have been married for more than 30 years, have four children, and live in Franklin, Tennessee.

Product Details

• Paperback: 244 pages
• Publisher: Destiny Image (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0768424976
• ISBN-13: 978-0768424973
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #553,372 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Supernatural, September 9, 2007

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Dottie Miley "Dottie" (Pennyslvania) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Shifting Shadows of Supernatural Experiences: A Manual to Experiencing God (Paperback)

This book talks about how God gives us spiritual experiences so we may know Jesus Christ in a real and powerful way. He wants to heal our wounds and hurts. We are to come like little children. He has so much more for us to experience.

Highly recommend this book to those who want a real expereince into the supernatural and want to be used by God to demonstrated His power through them. God wants to touch all of his children.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great for those wanting to hear God for themselves., December 7, 2007

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John R. DiLullo (Medford, MA USA) - See all my reviews

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This book is good for those who are interested in experiencing God. I have been having supernatural experiences my whole life (I'm 43) and I wished I had this book when I was younger. It would have given me sound biblical counsel and let me know that I was not mentally unbalanced which I thought I was for many years. When I was little I remember hearing adults talk about special padded rooms and hospitals for those who saw things and heard things that no one else did. So I ran from my "gift" and did not understand it more fully until I became a follower of Jesus.

James Goll is a very good teacher. I first read his stuff back in 1988 or 89 and it gave me a much stronger foundation. His wisdom in knowing how to see beneath the surface to the root of an issue and understand it is remarkable and it much needed today.

Julia Loren's chapters are great. Her research gives you several books in one chapter. Sometimes I felt like I read half a dozen books in one chapter. I discovered some new people and found them myself online which has increased and validated my own experiences.

This book is one I would definitely recommend to anyone seeking real spiritual experiences with God.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Drawn to the High Depths, November 11, 2007

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D. Rabun Smith Jr. - See all my reviews
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This book is a huge blessing to the growth of the body of Christ. I think it is a great "initiation" for those who are just beginning to hear testimonies of supernatural Christian experiences on TV or even in church meetings, and who sense a drawing in their hearts to know if this REALLY can happen to "ordinary" people. And it's a great resource for those looking for even more courage to reach for the "higher depths" being offered by heaven now. In other words, I found this book to be down right reassuring!

It was wisdom to begin with child testimonies. That's so convincing and "false doctrine-shattering". And Julia's own story of God moving into her home is so appealing. The way she puts it, who wouldn't want to experience this? Makes me want to be one of those crazy mystics! I loved the research she included. It is powerful evidence. And so many of her phrases cause my heart to soar, such as, "The shifting shadows of doubt and unbelief are blown away by the kiss of God." "When His Presence manifests more fully, no one will be lost in darkness or stand gazing at supernatural signs. Instead, they will be on their faces in worship and burning with love---". How many people have asked "What good is this sitting in God's presence and visions and meditating on scripture?" This book reveals Heaven's purposes.

Jim's lists, facts and categories make the book a great reference manual. But Julia's creativity and often poetic phrases and pictures make us want to "go there" with God. She has certainly stirred my heart to find more time to sit with the Lord in heavenly places---or wherever He wants to take me. I'm praying that He shines a huge spotlight on this book, because the church needs to read it and let it draw them into the intimacy of His eternal realm.