The Lovesick Scribe Podcast

One of the popular topics in the modern prophetic movement centers around oil and the anointing of God. While some focus on the oil of intimacy, as I …

Last week's release of the film, Come Out in Jesus' Name, resulted in countless videos being posted, claiming that demons were cast out of people …

Dominion Theology is a popular belief held among those who believe that man gave up his authority to Satan in the garden, but now, we have authority …

Children's ministry is a vital area in a Christian family. We want our children to hear the Word of God, to receive Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior, and to grow in spiritual maturity and discipleship. Just as the world …

Have you ever been encouraged to keep a prophetic journal? For years, I kept prophetic journals, writing down words I claimed to hear from God and personal words released over me by leaders. Many leaders have provided …

What does Biblical prayer look like? Is the authority for what takes place on this earth in the control of professing believers and their …

Recently, Isaiah Saldivar released a video in reaction to a few topics, including a reaction to the extended trailer for the upcoming docuseries, American Gospel: Spirit and Fire.  

This special episode will be a …

On February 8, 2023, a normal chapel service on the campus of Asbury University turned into a days long and ongoing revival. Many people from all over the country are now flocking to this very location, seeking revival. …

In March 2023, a movie centering on deliverance ministry is set to release in 2,000 theaters across the United States. Featured in this film are some …

In the hyper charismatic movement, there are countless claims of people seeing Jesus face to face. Whether it be here on earth in a private environment, or before the very throne of God, these experiences are both …

The gospel of Jesus Christ is the foundation upon which our faith rests as believers in Christ. There are some who teach that the gospel pertaining to salvation is a partial gospel if signs and wonders are not present. …

The practice of speaking in tongues, or a private prayer language, is a fundamental teaching in the Charismatic movement. However, there are teachings in the hyper charismatic movement that go beyond this teaching, …

It is not difficult to find prophetic words claimed for the New Year. It is difficult to keep every person who prophesies accountable for the words …

Prophecy and those claiming to prophesy are subject to testing and to judgment. No one is immune to this scrutiny, including yours truly. Several …

Did you know that Jesus Christ fulfilled more than 300 prophecies found in Scripture concerning Himself? The Word of God is rich with the testimony …

Ancestral spirits in the bloodline. Generational curses. Word curses. These types of beliefs and practices are perpetuated in areas of the Charismatic movement. Professing believers are instructed to seek deliverance …

The passages from Matthew 15 and Mark 7 concerning the Canaanite woman are used as a prooftext in deliverance ministry to state that deliverance is the children's bread. Recently, a group of professing deliverance …

The pressure to be relevant and significant can be overwhelming when part of such a movement as the hyper charismatic movement. Success can be viewed …

Revival is a popular term used in many Christian circles, and depending upon who you ask, revival means different things. In the Charismatic …

In light of the recent midterm election in the United States, modern day professing prophets were decreeing victory months to days preceding the elections.  From a red wave and the alleged significance of a blood moon …

There are teachings in the prophetic movement that modern prophecy can be fallible and that false prophets are recognized by impure motives rather than false prophecies. There are prophecies given by those claiming to …

On October 10, 2022, a five page statement was released online titled NAR and Christian Nationalism Statement. Dr. Michael Brown and Joseph Mattera …

Self-controlled, respectable, gentle, and not quarrelsome. These are some of the qualifications found in  1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9 for an …

In the middle of the second century, a man by the name of Montanus arrived in Phrygia and began displaying ecstatic utterances alongside two women …

Have you ever heard someone give a specific word for a specific month? Have you ever heard someone refer to a secular movie in a prophetic way? These …

The issue of women in ministry is a hot topic for many. There are numerous women today who are popular teachers and preachers, even claiming the …

Jesus Christ spoke more about hell than anyone in the Bible, and it has been said that He spoke of hell more than heaven. Numerous accounts abound in our time of people taking trips to not only heaven but hell, telling …

What is the Christ centered life? What does it entail in the life of a born again believer? Scripture is replete with passages helping to remind us of what it means to keep Jesus Christ as the forefront and central in …

I recently came across a list of 25 counter questions directed toward those who do not believe Christians can have indwelling demons and need deliverance ministry. As someone who once believed and taught this very …

Many of us can pinpoint a specific time when a life changing moment occurred. Isaiah 55:10,11 says, "For as the rain and the snow come down from heaven and do not return there but water the earth, making it bring forth …

Many are familiar with the use of two specific words in regards to the Bible: logos and rhema. For some, rhema has been highlighted and stated to go beyond the spoken Word of God found in Scripture. Rhema has become …

Water baptism is one of two ordinances instructed by Jesus Christ for believers to do. We see today several different examples of water baptism and …

Have you ever heard a teaching in a church where the one speaking shared personal stories and revelation centered around the speaker and a book authored by him? What happens when the gospel of self takes centerstage, …

Some call it nonsense and a conspiracy theory. Others call it a myth. I call it a movement because that is what Peter Wagner called it. What is it …

One of the things that has come to light in exiting such a movement as the hyper charismatic movement is the lack of peace one has within this movement. For lack of a better word, there is a growing pressure to have …

From time to time, I address past blog posts and teachings I did while in the NAR as a "prophet", and I find it only fair to evaluate what I said then against Scripture. Today we will be listening to portions of a …

What would you do if you could travel back in time? There are teachings within areas of the Charismatic church promoting the teaching of time travel. …

The importance of God's true identity in Scripture and God's sovereignty cannot be overstated. For believers in Christ, it is vital we have a proper understanding of who God is and His glorious attributes making Him …

What transpired in the last several days surrounding the overturning of Roe versus Wade has not changed hearts but it has revealed the hearts of men and women. Reflecting on various things said by professing believers, …

It may sound strange, but there is a practice among some who believe that laying on the grave of a man or woman of perceived great faith, healing, and miracles leads to taking up their mantles and anointing. This is …

There seems to be no shortage of individuals claiming trips to heaven and face-to-face conversations with Jesus Christ. When many hear of these accounts, the temptation is there for others to crave these same …

Pentecost Sunday is a day where an emphasis is potentially placed on the message of Acts 2 with signs and wonders and the outpouring of the Holy …

Decreeing and declaring is a popular practice particularly in the hyper charismatic church. The power of personal words is typically affiliated with …

Are you familiar with the details surrounding the origin of The Passion Translation? I was once an avid reader and supporter of The Passion Translation until I found out some of the background behind it. Now I no longer …

When David wrote psalm 13 to the Lord, he was in despair and lamenting before God. This was not uncommon to David. He was transparent before the Lord because he knew that nothing was hidden from Him. Yet in his despair, …

With the latest development concerning the Supreme Court potentially overturning Roe, there are varying opinions and emotions surrounding this landmark decision. The value of human life is celebrated and defended while …

Hearing the voice of God on a personal level through direct contact or through dreams and visions is highly regarded and practiced by those who believe this to be crucial in the life of Christians. You may have heard …

Deliverance ministry is a hot topic, and it is also a debated one. Something you may hear a deliverance minister say is this is only done on born again believers. There are lots of questions that arise from such …

One of the fundamental beliefs in Christianity deals with the Trinity. However, there are teachings out there stating that there is a fourth member of the Trinity. Does the Bible support this type of teaching? What does …

Have you ever been called a Pharisee or told you do not have the Holy Spirit because of expressing concerns and dissenting remarks in conjunction …

If you are familiar with "God's generals", then you have probably heard numerous miraculous stories surrounding them. You are also probably familiar …

1 Peter 5:6,7 says, "Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you." We can trust the Lord in …

Have you heard of the new Disney Pixar movie, Turning Red? There are many mixed reviews surrounding this movie, ranging from praise to pause for concern. I was the latter even before watching it, but I decided to use …

The fruit of the Spirit is a hallmark in the life of a believer in Christ. We read of this fruit in Galatians 5:22,23, "But the fruit of the Spirit …

The Holy Spirit, the Third Person of the Trinity, has been likened at times to a force or an energy. He has been credited with manifestations such as …

Perhaps you have heard this phrase. Typically, it is not an endearing thing to say when uttered, as it refers to those who place a great emphasis on the importance of Scripture. The implication is that those who place …

If you have ever heard teachings from deliverance ministers, you might be familiar with the practice of attributing demonic power to objects. Some teachings emphasize such things as self deliverance, rebuking the devil, …

If you have ever heard of the New Apostolic Reformation, you might have heard the name C. Peter Wagner. He is credited for coining this term and he …

Have you ever heard of the terms "drunk in the spirit" or "holy laughter"? Maybe you or someone you know has experienced this manifestation. In this …

There is a growing desire in many to hear the voice of God and to have hidden knowledge revealed. Talk of spiritual intelligence is now finding a path into the modern prophetic movement, and one of those avenues is …

There is a growing desire in many to hear the voice of God and to have hidden knowledge revealed. Talk of spiritual intelligence is now finding a path into the modern prophetic movement, and one of those avenues is …

The account in Exodus 14 of the Red Sea parting is a well known account in Scripture. This particular event is often translated into our modern times …

If you were to go on social media, you would likely not have difficulty in finding an abundance of prophetic words for 2022. But are these really …

It is 2022! The beginning of a new year, and with certainty, we all have likely made the proverbial resolution. Many of those resolutions are based …

This year has been one for the books! As I reflect back on this year, I am celebrating the grace and mercy of my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and I am personally inspecting myself in weaknesses and where I desire to …

Prophecy is an alluring topic for many people. I love looking at prophecy found in Scripture concerning Jesus Christ. It can be quite overwhelming …

Have you ever heard someone say they made Jesus their Lord and Savior? I know I have said this very thing in times past. When we look at the Word of God, we find numerous references to Jesus already being both Lord and …

Suffering. It is not a hot topic or one that garners much press, but it is relevant in the life of every believer in Christ. Of all the promises talked about as Christians, this one is avoided and potentially rejected …

A true shepherd of Christ is marked by humility and a desire to follow Christ's example of servitude. A true shepherd understands Biblical authority …

The significance of the gospel of Jesus Christ cannot be overstated. If the true gospel is not proclaimed and if personal experience along with extrabiblical revelation takes precedence for understanding salvation, then …

Matthew 13 is a passage in Scripture where we find Jesus teaching in parables, and we find out the reason for why He taught in parables. I recently came across a message on this account from the Bible, and after …

Behold Vanity Fair! the pilgrims there 

Are chained and stoned beside; 

Even so it was our Lord passed here, 

And on Mount Calvary died.

Cancel …

In the hyper Charismatic church, it is not uncommon to hear leaders tell of their frequent trips to heaven. There are numerous ministers who tell of their encounters with Jesus and their experiences while in heaven, …

Luke 19:1-10 tells the account of Jesus Christ seeking and saving the lost soul of Zacchaeus. We learn of this tax collector and his sinful ways. We …

One of the first eye opening things for me while being involved in the hyper Charismatic/ WOF/NAR movement was the twisting of Scripture. It is quite …

Read any one of the psalms and you are likely to notice the type and shadow of a believer in Christ as they bare their hearts before the Lord while praising God and calling to remembrance all of His glorious ways. More …

Social media has become a great tool for many of us to connect with people, to learn about others, and to share our thoughts and feelings while …

Life is such a precious gift from God. Each of us has been created in the image of God, knitted together in our mother's womb by God. I tell my daughter that God does not make mistakes. We are here by His sovereign …

Have you ever heard a former self professing prophet judge their own words? Well, you're about to hear just that. I decided to test my old blog posts …

If you have been following the latest news, you may be painfully aware of the current state of Afghanistan. Reading of accounts from fellow believers …

Have you ever misplaced something in an unlikely spot? It sure is easy to do! As embarrassing as it is, this has happened to me a time or two. It especially happens when I am distracted by things going on around me. Can …

Prayer is a vital part of our walk with the Lord Jesus Christ. As Christians, we cannot and should not go without prayer in our lives. God has …

Personal prophetic words and hearing the voice of God were teachings familiar to me for years. I actually taught others out of a manual about prophetic ministry, which originated from Bethel. After examining the …

Personal prophetic words and hearing the voice of God were teachings familiar to me for years. I actually taught others out of a manual about prophetic ministry, which originated from Bethel. After examining the …

What does the Bible have to say about suffering? For some, they might believe that suffering is simply not meant to be part of the life of a believer in Christ. They may shy away from such talk. But the Bible actually …

 As someone who was in more of a hyper Charismatic church, speaking in tongues or praying in tongues was not foreign to me. In fact, I did for years, having my own private prayer language. After much studying in the …

Prophetic dreams and visions. Supernatural manifestations. I used to view these occurrences as attaining greater spiritual understanding and that …

Let me ask you a question. Do you ever have to resist the urge to be "salty"? I do not mean in the Biblical way. I mean in the way of the world. The temptation is there for all of us at one time or another. Yet the Word …

I don't know if you have heard Psalm 42 yet by Shane and Shane. If you haven't, I encourage you to go have a listen and then go and read Psalm 42 in the Bible. You know, there are specific verses I have heard through …

There are topics I mull over for a while before I talk about them. This is one of those topics. I never considered myself legalistic when entrenched …

Have you ever heard a statement that left you with more questions than an answer? What if that statement seemed to contradict Scripture? Today's blog post has to do with the prophetic and the belief that error is …

Recently, I was reading in the Acts of the Apostles, and I noticed some interesting things in Acts 17 and 18. I wanted to share those with you today …

A few weeks ago, I came across the Prophetic Standard Statement and took the time to read through it. Upon reading it, I was compelled to write some questions and express some thoughts concerning this document. We are …

If you have ever struggled with feeling weak in prayer or in life as a whole when facing tough times, this episode is to help you. We have all felt …

Have you been taught about different spirits that are not apparent in Scripture? Have you been plagued with the thought that you may have a religious spirit, an orphan spirit, or even a Jezebel spirit? ​I find it …

Jesus refers to Himself as the good Shepherd a few times in John 10. He calls those who follow Him His sheep. Have you ever thought of yourself as a …

Do you have pigs in your parlor? You may not understand the reference, but today we are going to be looking at a well-known book in Charismatic circles that is used for insight into deliverance ministry for Christians. …

As we approach this weekend and our celebration and reflection on the Resurrection of Jesus Christ, I wanted to share this post with you focusing on …

What do you know about the Seven Mountain Mandate? Maybe you have heard of it, and maybe this is a foreign topic to you. Either way, I am glad that …

Today's episode is rather personal. It was two years ago that events were put into motion, which culminated in my family having to leave the church …

Who are the true apostles? Does the Bible tell us any requirements for an apostle of Christ? This is an important topic as there are those today who …

King David is known by many for being a man after God's own heart. His sin against God is something that is rarely discussed, and when it is mentioned, there can be a tendency to use his fall as an example of God …

You may know this song. It was a personal favorite for years. The very beginning of the song, How He Loves, tells us that He is jealous for us. Yet, is this a Biblical statement? Is God jealous for you and me, or for …

As believers in Christ, we can anticipate being pruned spiritually. Jesus Christ spoke to His disciples in John 15, "I am the true vine, and my Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in me that does not bear fruit he …

It is now 2021, and much has taken place in the United States with the election. The pandemic continues, and there is much uncertainty abounding.  However, there is another pandemic that has made itself known even more …

The truth indeed brings freedom, and there is no greater truth than the Word of God. True freedom cannot come to us apart from Christ and His Word. Troubles arise when Scripture is misappropriated, and when this …

We all try to avoid it. We beg and plead at times for a cup of suffering to pass from us. Some teachings even frown upon suffering, denying that God's best is not being received. But Scripture makes it clear that …

Inner healing and deliverance. Sozo. Theophostic prayer. You may have heard these terms or even participated in inner healing sessions. What you may not recognize is this name: Agnes Sanford. Who is Agnes Sanford, and …

You may have recently seen a clip circulating on social media and the internet regarding an illustrated sermon by a well known minister, talking …

What does the Bible say about false teachers? Are we to even concern ourselves with potential false teaching and false doctrine, or should we take a …

Luke 24 is a well known account that many of us love to read. Many of us especially love the part where the disciples ask one another, "Did our hearts not burn within us?" But what made their hearts burn? We are going …

I have heard this and seen this Bible verse more times than I can count, and maybe you have as well.  It seems to surface when someone brings a well known minister's words or public teaching into question. This …

Have you ever had thoughts that you knew if said out loud could breed contention? It is probably safe to say that there is quite a bit you and I keep …

There is a more sure Word. It is called the Bible. In this episode, I share some personal things with you and the wonderful conviction of the Holy …

What does the Bible say about assigning meaning to such things as dragonflies and repetitive numbers in determining direction for our lives? Should …

Over the past several weeks, there have been major developments regarding the United States Supreme Court. One of the pressing issues you may hear many conservatives and Christians discuss is the issue of abortion and …