Copyright 2014 Theresa Harvard Johnson
For quite a while, I held on to my obsession with hardcover and paperback books as a self-published author. Recently, although much later than most, I’ve stepped out into the deep and began positioning myself to compliment my publishing endeavors by eventually distributing all of my printed books electronically.
Copyright 2014 Theresa Harvard Johnson
For quite a while, I held on to my obsession with hardcover and paperback books as a self-published author. Recently, although much later than most, I’ve stepped out into the deep and began positioning myself to compliment my publishing endeavors by eventually distributing all of my printed books electronically.
Copyright 2014 Theresa Harvard Johnson
Introduction
Gaslighting is a sophisticated manipulation tactic that certain types of personalities use to create doubt in the minds of others.[1] It is classified by psychologists as a form of mental abuse “in which false information is presented with the intent of making a victim doubt his or her own memory, perception and sanity.[2]
In my personal ministry experiences, I have found it to be the most common tactic of spiritual abuse and emotional warfare used among the congregation. It walks hand in hand with “The Spirit of Rebecca: Master Manipulator.” Even the most mature believer can be affected by this demonic influence.
Skilled and experienced gaslighters are masters in passive aggressive behavior. Perhaps their greatest area of mastery is their ability to twist actual events, words and situations into well spun lies. The truth is so intertwined that their victim completely misses the “underlining” lie. (Read this excellent article on “Passive Aggressive Behavior.”)
Copyright 2014 Theresa Harvard Johnson
Introduction
Gaslighting is a sophisticated manipulation tactic that certain types of personalities use to create doubt in the minds of others.[1] It is classified by psychologists as a form of mental abuse “in which false information is presented with the intent of making a victim doubt his or her own memory, perception and sanity.[2]
In my personal ministry experiences, I have found it to be the most common tactic of spiritual abuse and emotional warfare used among the congregation. It walks hand in hand with “The Spirit of Rebecca: Master Manipulator.” Even the most mature believer can be affected by this demonic influence.
Skilled and experienced gaslighters are masters in passive aggressive behavior. Perhaps their greatest area of mastery is their ability to twist actual events, words and situations into well spun lies. The truth is so intertwined that their victim completely misses the “underlining” lie. (Read this excellent article on “Passive Aggressive Behavior.”)
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Copyright 2014 Theresa Harvard Johnson
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The destiny of EVERY CALLING is immersion in the mind of Christ, full reconciliation. Remember, we all have different giftings according to 1 Corinthians 12 but it is the same Spirit at work in all.
The success of a scribal group or Christian writing group isn’t based on the number of members, publishing projects or even the caliber of speakers in the eyes of men (Luke 16:15). Rather, it is based on being a catalyst through which people grow in pursuing God and walking out His plans and purposes for them.
