Do you ever say, “If only I hadn't messed up," or “If only life were easier?" "If only I had made a different choice?" “If only I were more like so-and-so?” So often we live in the land of “if only” and “I should have.” This is not a ... [ Read More ]
How to Truth Journal
Often people advocate the use of journaling as a way to clear the air. To get all those bad thoughts out of our system so they don’t poison us. Truth journaling is different. You’re still spilling your thoughts out, but for the purpose of examining ... [ Read More ]
5 Lies That Keep Us Stuck in Our Sin
We live in a church era that is heavy on grace. It's hard to say, "Hey, guys, we need to work on getting rid of the sin in our lives," without being accused of being a legalist or having a works-based salvation. ... [ Read More ]
Renewing Your Mind: Advice for Beginners
It's easy to look at my weaknesses and think, I can't believe how messed up I am. But then I look back at the 13-year-ago me and think, But at least I'm not as messed up as I used to be. 13 years ago I began a discipline that's done more for my walk ... [ Read More ]
How To Make Yourself Have a Quiet Time or Renew Your Mind
Would you like to develop a quiet time or renewing of the mind habit, but have a hard time making yourself do it? Sometimes it helps to renew your mind about the renewing of the mind so you can have the strength and desire to do it. ... [ Read More ]
How To Renew Your Mind
If someone told you to have a quiet time, you'd know what to do: read your Bible and pray. But what if they told you to renew your mind? Would you know what they wanted? Probably not. ... [ Read More ]
How to Set Boundaries to Break Free from Idolatry
Note: This is the 5th post in a series on idolatry. For some reason, it surprised me when a couple of people told me how hard it was to end their affairs. They weren’t thinking, I’m so relieved and happy to be back with my spouse. Instead, they ... [ Read More ]
Bible Study: Working with God on Your Goal
Wouldn’t it be nice if we could just say a little prayer—God, please help me reach this goal—then go to sleep and wake up the next day a transformed person? Unfortunately, God doesn't usually work that way. ... [ Read More ]
Renewing of the Mind Workshop: Week 4
It seems strange that I can know how to walk with God in one area of my life, but have no idea how to walk with Him in another. ... [ Read More ]
Guest Post: A Recovering Perfectionist
In today's post, a fellow renewer-of-the-mind answers some questions I posed to her about her experience with the renewing of the mind: How long have you been actively renewing your mind? In some ways, I began as soon as I accepted Christ. ... [ Read More ]