Copyright 2010 (This post is specifically addressing those who schedule events and activities outside of prayer and for selfish, fleshly, ungodly goals and outcomes. It is in no way addressing those whose events and activities are birth in prayer and are Holy Spirit inspired.) “Deception! Deception! Deception!” rang loudly in my spirit this…
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A Writer’s Neglect (2)
Copyright 2016 Theresa Harvard Johnson
Sometimes the desire to be still and write can be so overwhelming for the prophetic writer that other responsibilities are easily neglected. Some days, it is obvious that it is Holy Spirit leading the writer into the chamber of the scribe to write, research, develop, etc.; but more times than not, it is often THE WRITER longing to be alone with the pen to scribe. Trust me, I know. Is this a problem?
Well, it can be.
Are you living an “offended” life? (2)
Copyright 2016 Theresa Harvard Johnson
The offended life is a “life lived” in deep rooted, seeping unforgiveness, bitterness and anger due to an actual or perceived offense. In the heart of a person living in this place, paranoia and suspicion has become their confidant, their trusted friend. There is always a “they, them, him and those” behind everything that goes wrong in their lives; and an accusatory posture that causes them to see life through extremely clouded, foggy lenses.
Their offense is directed at people, institutions and even an unhealthy fixation on the devil. “They, them, him and those” are always to blame for what is wrong in their world and in their lives. Not only are the people suffering in their hearts and minds, but those who LOVE them become casualties of their “offended lifestyles.” It causes loss friendships (many of which may be God ordained), false accusation and constant misunderstandings. The offended one quickly becomes a person others “walk on egg-shells” around – never knowing what step might unleash odd isolating behaviors, paranoia, anger or even rage.
10 Signs You Might Be Ashamed of Christ (2)
Copyright 2016 Theresa Harvard Johnson
The term ashamed as we are using it in this discussion means to be humiliated by or embarrassed by someone’s actions, characteristics or associations.[1] As it relates to our faith, we can describe this as being humiliated or embarrassed by the words, works and worship of God – especially when embraced from a pure place. It is also the hesitancy or the reluctance to “act on God’s behalf” because of the fear of man, the fear of embarrassment, the fear of loss status or the fear of shunning due to affiliation. In this context, shame has the characteristics of being “lukewarm” for the message of Christ (Rev. 3:16), and failing to have deep roots in the Gospel message (Hebrews 12:15).
The Cry of the Prophetic Scribe to the Congregation (2)
People of God,
The ministry of the scribe is a core, governmental function in the global church that touches absolutely every area of its structure. Unfortunately, it is barely recognized as a viable ministry. Because of a lack of understanding, ignorant ideals and the tendency to cling to old concepts and extensive misconceptions, it has been limited to the function of writing – especially in the Western world. The people of God seem to have forgotten that it was scribes who fortified the tent pegs in the first organized congregation. They were the first, in collaboration with chief priests and elders, to build an administrative prototype of sorts on which the congregation still draws from today.
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