The spirit of the Pharisee and Scribe, as outlined carefully by Jesus Christ, describes the deep-rooted sin that lies at the feet of high-level scribes. In the School of the Scribe, these are the first self-sabotaging and destructive strongholds we address before ever discussing the scribal office, gifts, or overall calling.
PART I: BE AWARE OF ENCROACHMENT IN MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS
In every mentoring relationship, mentors and mentees have a right to privacy, personal space, and the exercise of personal power. Close, intimate mentoring relationships are no different.
When we won’t obey, God often chooses someone who will
Copyright 2o22 Theresa Harvard Johnson I remember when I let fear, slothfulness and a whole lot of other self-sabotaging behaviors guide me. I was in my youth in Christ back then. I was growing, developing, learning and found quite a bit of grace — like we all do — through that process. But when I…
A Nation of Return, A Nation Returning
“For the Lord your God is gracious and compassionate. He will not turn his face from you if you return to him.” – 2 Chronicles 30:9b Teshuva. Return to the Lord. I was first introduced to this word around 2008. My life was spiritually in shambles, deep confusion. It is not your ordinary word “return.”…
Finding Inner Resolve: Navigating Residual Grief with Faith
Residual grief is the experience of ongoing sorrow or mourning that persists beyond the initial stages of grief. It is a form of grief often characterized by a more subtle and enduring inner sadness resulting from significant loss.