TESTIMONIALS
I had the honour of meeting Linda Straw seven years ago and since that time she has become a valued friend and ministry partner. Linda not only operates strongly in the gifts of the Spirit, but she displays the fruit of the Spirit in equal measure. She ministers in gentleness and honour, creating a place of safety and love to receive what the Lord is releasing through her.
Linda carries a strong prophetic gift and has a passion for helping believers hear the voice of God and operate in the gifts of the Spirit. She is a gifted teacher who imparts so much more than information – she releases grace and impartation to step into new realms of the prophetic.
I highly recommend Linda and would encourage anyone seeking to grow in the prophetic – regardless of what stage of maturity you are currently – to enrol in her courses.
Linda is a radiant daughter of the Most High God who carries Her Father’s heart reflecting His purity, gracious gentleness, loving kindness, clarity and Truth. Her eyes reflect the Holy Spirit’s shining presence and she readily elicits the trust of those we meet with. God’s prophetic revelations through Linda are clear, Biblical and applicable – resonating deeply with us in every meeting.
She is spiritually mature, discerning, wise, faithful, patient and trustworthy. These qualities have been cultivated through deep experiences in nations under crisis, emigration, education, ministry and family life. Linda functions as a beloved prophet of God in our communities and equips the saints – bringing the body of Christ to maturity.
We are very grateful for Linda’s leadership on the Board of PIPES: Partners in Prayer & Evangelism Ltd and her leadership of Pray4Victoria, National Forgiveness Week and significant contributions to Australia Prays. Linda leads weekly gatherings of leaders and intercessors with sensitivity to what the Lord is revealing and the movement of the Holy Spirit. We bless Linda in the new appointments and expanding territories that God is opening for her.
Linda Straw is a valuable member of the National Forgiveness Week initiative and is a director on the Board of Partners in Prayer and Evangelism, which runs National Forgiveness Week, Australia Prays (formerly known as National Day of Prayer and Fasting) and Pray For Victoria.
She is a seer who contributes accurate prophetic insights into many difficult situations which she has been asked to pray about, and I’ve learnt, over the years, to value her input and trust her discernment. In the National Forgiveness Week team, she is a consistent source of God’s visionary counsel and wisdom, guiding our paths as we work and pray together for a number of nations across Oceania, including Australian Aboriginals, as they practise forgiveness in remote regions of the Northern Territory.
Linda is more than a pray-er: she is a clear thinker who sows into the Kingdom of God in many practical ways, which bears testimony to her spiritual integrity.
She is a responsible and honourable Christian with a deep love of Jesus, evident to all who have come to know her, and I commend her and her Apples of Gold initiative to those seeking to hear from God and act upon what He says.
I have known Linda for many years. Together, with our families, we attended Stairway Church in Melbourne.
As a member of staff, I was actively involved in the prayer ministry and prayer teams and worked closely with Linda. Linda brought maturity and faithfulness to the team but especially, Linda brought and released the presence of God.
I have been deeply blessed through being a participant in Linda’s Apples of Gold prophetic training course. Linda is a skilled teacher and trainer. Her aim is to teach her participants the principles of receiving and expressing prophetic words and to develop this gift with practical exercises and homework.
Linda treats every student with honour and kindness and is always available to encourage, train and give feedback to students privately.
Linda continually seeks to develop her own outstanding prophetic gift and has been mentored by well-known and trusted people who move in the gift of prophecy or office of prophet.
Linda has a rich knowledge of the Word of God and provides a sound and safe learning environment and course.