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Sarah's eyes have always been able to see through the "veil." She has a thousand stories and more, and tells us a beautiful handful in this episode. But, she says they all tell the same story: It's all about Him. It's all about what Jesus.

"People tend to show up on my doorstep." Emma's the quintessential safe place for people to come and rest and heal. We talk about how shepherds are the home and hearth fires of the family of God. And, in a culture where family is being dismantled and scattered, staying soft and open and being a home for people is an act of war against the Enemy.

Ricky showed up on the scene in the most prophet-y way. "You were just someone who dropped into my spirit. I saw your redhouseinthewoods instagram and thought: That person! I need to go talk to that person!" And he did. And here we are a few years later.I wanted to post Sarah and Ricky's episodes nearly back to back to highlight how two people can be prophet and carry it very differently. Same gift, same Spirit, two different people.Ricky's incredible book: "Sons of Prophets: A Story of Sonship and a Call for Prophets to Rise"Ricky's ministry: Sons of Prophets

There are three main lists of gifts that show up in the Bible. Two of the lists name the gift of "prophecy," but one names the gift of "prophet." That's a very important distinction, and my friend Sarah is the right person to talk us through it. Of all the gifts, this one has been most neglected, misunderstood, abused... The Church needs to reengage with what the Bible actually says about the gift of prophet and prophecy, and then create space for the prophets that are hiding all over the place to come home.

The gift of exhortation is a lot like being a cheerleader with a kick. It's a word gift that inspires and compels and draws the family of God forward, upward, outward. It sooths and agitates all at once. An exhorted is like a commander that rallies the troops for action, bracing them for the hard road ahead, but inspiring them with the promise of the good good road beyond it. If you think you might be an exhorter, and want to chat more about it, get in touch: johannah_vandyk@yahoo.com

Sometimes prophetic words keep maturing long past when you’ve released them. They grow into something more. The Lord sent me back to last year’s word “Spiritual Passport” (Episode 43), and added some new insights about a season of training my weak left hand-- about becoming an ambidextrous warrior. ✸ Jeremiah Johnson Word: “He is Raising Up the 1%” ✸ 1 Chronicles 12:1-2 • These were the men who came to David at Ziklag, while he was banished from the presence of Saul son of Kish (they were among the warriors who helped him in battle; they were armed with bows and were able to shoot arrows or to sling stones right-handed or left-handed; they were relatives of Saul from the tribe of Benjamin) ✸ Judges 20:15-16 • At once the Benjamites mobilized twenty-six thousand swordsmen from their towns, in addition to seven hundred able young men from those living in Gibeah. Among all these soldiers there were seven hundred select troops who were left-handed, each of whom could sling a stone at a hair and not miss. ✸ Original Word: “Spiritual Passport” Episode 43

Journal Notes: The Lord has been showing me royal robes lately. He is speaking about His royal children who are too uncomfortable to put robes that may make them stand out too much. But it’s time.