Power to Heal: Experiencing the Miraculous

by Joan Hunter, James W. Goll (Foreword)

“We received more miracle reports when Joan Hunter was a guest on It’s Supernatural! than from any other interview.”
—Sid Roth, Host, It’s Supernatural! TV
 

Genres: Self Help

224 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2009

Reviews

[Bettie Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Power to Heal by Joan Hunter is one of many of her books that I am either currently reading or have read. In it, Joan gives detailed explanations with backing from Scripture verses, of how to pray for healing. She was healed in the year 2000 of breast cancer, of broken heart syndrome after a terrible divorce experience, and of financial ruin (she was dumpster diving with her four daughters for survival). God healed her of all three situations and she has gone on to become a healing evangelist who prays successfully for healing of thousands (having been around the world to pray) and who teaches others to pray for healing! Joan shows from the Bible that all Christians are meant to be able to pray successfully for healing. Jesus is the healer. We are His followers. She goes into detail about the different kinds of conditions and the types of prayers that work for these different conditions. This book is a reference book and one that I come back to over and over again. It is indeed POWERFUL!

[Sherrie Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful book for a Christian who is in interested in healing. I am a Christian EFT practitioner and much of what conventional Clinical EFT teaches is smack right on with what Joan Hunter says God does behind the scenes when He heals us.

All Christians know God DOES the healing no matter what modality we use, including modern medicine.

Tons of Scripture back-up to what she says.

God is amazingly creative in how He cares for us!

To God be all the glory! Amen!

[Gary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Readable, practical, inspiring, and profound.

This is a great book for anyone wanting to learn how to practice Holy Spirit healing or to just get grounded in faith necessary to get it into action. I am optimistic for my own healing and I am excited to start praying for others more consistently. I recommend this book highly.

[Jesse-April Valdespino · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you lord for bringing Joan hunter into this world as well as her parents. Wonderful teaching about healing others as well as your self, alot of things I didn’t know. A must have book if your a Christian and are hungry for more 😇🙌

[Gary Zittergruen · Rating 4 out of 5]

The insights shared by Joan Hunter certainly challenged my thought process as it relates to the power of healing and experiencing miracles in our world today. I found the scripture shared to provide the connection of word and action.

[Sverre · Rating 3 out of 5]

Can an evangelical Pentecostal Christian's instructions on healing (or other faith focused themes) provide enlightenment and direction to followers and students of interfaith, ecumenical, inclusivistic, metaphysical or mystical Christianity? Absolutely. But there are some requisites. First, we should have some comprehension of the tradition and mindset of the speaker/writer. Second, we should try to acquaint ourselves with the clichés, the jargon, the language interpretations used by him/her. Third, we should have a discerning heart about prejudices--our own and what appears to be those of the speaker/writer. What are the intents and motivations of the speaker/writer? Is intent being lost in doctrine or enhanced by it? The most significant determinant of enlightenment is whether we can share with the speaker/writer a joy in our Lord or Master, the love of "divine truth" and the assurance of grace, mercy and salvation. Can we find common ground in edification or do we allow prejudices or intolerance to block the flow of inspiration from the Source of Universal Wisdom?

Joan Hunter speaks of what she knows. She believes she has been anointed by the Holy Spirit to be a vessel for healing and thousands have experienced healing through her administrations. She has followed in the footsteps of her parents who had a successful hands-on healing ministry for decades. You can't argue with success. Miraculous healings do occur. (But, everyone should know that they are not exclusive to Christians.)

This is an excellent book of references, guidance and inspiration about healing for fundamentalist Christians, especially the charismatic or Pentecostal variety. For the more theologically liberal ("spiritually progressive", as they may like to call themselves) it can also be educational and even edifying--if prejudices are overcome. Miraculous healing can happen and is within the divine will. The first step is to ask for healing in prayer. Then the key is faith and assurance of God's restorative power for his children to reflect the Light of the world. But healing is not necessary instantaneous but can instead be a process that transforms over time. Sometimes the healing is spiritual and emotional rather than physical. Everything has a purpose and God's will is inherent whether it is materially distinguishable or not. "Trust in the Lord", "Go in peace" and "Fear no evil" are valuable guideposts along the way.

In Chapter 14 of the book, Hunter characterizes six steps to becoming what you believe and seeing yourself ministering to others in need. They are: 1. Ask, 2. Look, watch, pray, 3. Listen, 4. Relax, 5. Don't quit, and 6. Give thanks! These are wonderful paragraphs of advice.

Yes, some of Hunter's conservative prejudices against other ways to divine enlightenment (i.e. "outside her box") can be a disappointment. Her unswerving Biblical inerrancy position is expectedly conformist. And, her naming of the "enemy", Satan and the Devil may require a watered down liberal interpretation with concepts such as selfishness, egotism, inner darkness, evil intentions, etc. Hunter is also big on speaking in tongues and advocates glossolalia as the ultimate confirmation of the Holy Spirit's presence in each Christian's life. A liberal would opine that speaking in tongues can be a rare phenomena and not necessarily one which proves a prophetic presence. These particulars and a few others peculiar to her mindset should however not be allowed to detract from the overall value of her book for all who put hope in being healed and being the agent of healing.

[Tiecher Lee · Rating 5 out of 5]

Anyone that has sickness in their body, should read immediately.