Author: Theresa Harvard Johnson

Theresa Harvard Johnson is the founder of The School of the Scribe and progenitor of The Scribal Anointing® teachings, the 21st-century revelation of the office of the prophetic scribe. She has authored more than 25 books to help prophetic scribes navigate their calling, taught thousands of scribes globally and developed safe spaces online and in person to foster prophetic community. Theresa holds an M. Div. in biblical studies and an M. A. in professional writing. As a scribal historian and mentor to many, she has pioneered exclusively in this area for more than two-decades.

The Blessing of Closed Doors (2)

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Copyright 2014 Theresa Harvard Johnson
 
We hear about the blessings of open doors on a pretty consistent basis in the midst of our faith. Who wouldn’t want to hear this? After all, we are taught that open doors lead to prosperity, blessings, greater and so forth. The truth is, many of us have had more “closed doors” in our pursuit of life than we have doors swinging wide open.

I know that is true for me. Most of my life it seems that doors have just SLAMMED in my face — one after the other.

 
But guess what, I have learned that closed doors can be just as much a blessings as the open ones. I had a choice: Become bitter or be empowered by it. I chose and continue to choose the later. We just have to learn how to change our thinking, and perceive the circumstances before us. Holy Spirit often says to me: “Theresa, remember to thank God for closed doors as well as those He has opened.” If I focused on CLOSED DOORS, I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t be writing this article right now. In reflection, those closed doors have offered me protection, great wisdom, and a  tremendous opportunity to grow in FORGIVENESS, humility, patience and perseverance. Those are elements of our character that don’t often come easy.

Confronting Hero Worship (2)

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Copyright 2014 Theresa Harvard Johnson
 
Introduction
 
If you haven’t already done so, I want to encourage you to take a look at the blog, “The Idolatry Chart.” In it, Holy Spirit quickened me to identify five prevailing types of idolatry that is plaguing Babylon (the world system) and our local congregations. Each of these forms of idolatry take the place of “God, our Father in Heaven” in the lives of individuals suffering from their effects. If not exposed, confronted and overcome, those affected will begin to reap corruption, deceive others and become consumed by their own deceptive world.
 
People of God, we are constantly being called to awaken to truth.

Confronting Hero Worship

Posted on by Theresa Harvard Johnson
Copyright 2014 Theresa Harvard Johnson
 
Introduction
 
If you haven’t already done so, I want to encourage you to take a look at the blog, “The Idolatry Chart.” In it, Holy Spirit quickened me to identify five prevailing types of idolatry that is plaguing Babylon (the world system) and our local congregations. Each of these forms of idolatry take the place of “God, our Father in Heaven” in the lives of individuals suffering from their effects. If not exposed, confronted and overcome, those affected will begin to reap corruption, deceive others and become consumed by their own deceptive world.
 
People of God, we are constantly being called to awaken to truth.

Narcissism: A prevailing problem among scribes and artisans (2)

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Copyright 2014 Theresa Harvard Johnson
 
Introduction
Holy Spirit quickened me to identify five prevailing types of idolatry that plagues our local congregations and creative ministries. This article is one in a series that assists the believer in identifying specific types of idolatry, confronting them and providing insight on how to overcome them.
 
All forms of idolatry take the place of “God, our Father in Heaven” in the lives of individuals suffering from their effects. If not exposed, confronted and overcome, those affected will begin to reproduce this stronghold in the midst of ministries… duplicating it in the lives of others and create entire ministries that hover under its effects. Nearly every creative person will encounter “narcissism” in their own lives or the environment in which they seek to grow and thrive. Beware! Eradicate it!

Narcissism: A prevailing problem among scribes and artisans

Posted on by Theresa Harvard Johnson
 
Copyright 2014 Theresa Harvard Johnson
 
Introduction
Holy Spirit quickened me to identify five prevailing types of idolatry that plagues our local congregations and creative ministries. This article is one in a series that assists the believer in identifying specific types of idolatry, confronting them and providing insight on how to overcome them.
 
All forms of idolatry take the place of “God, our Father in Heaven” in the lives of individuals suffering from their effects. If not exposed, confronted and overcome, those affected will begin to reproduce this stronghold in the midst of ministries… duplicating it in the lives of others and create entire ministries that hover under its effects. Nearly every creative person will encounter “narcissism” in their own lives or the environment in which they seek to grow and thrive. Beware! Eradicate it!