In some ways it's scary to pursue transformation. Because sooner or later, we know we're going to fail. And when that happens, as it inevitably will, the thought creeps into our minds like a slow-acting poison: why do I bother? I’ll never get over ... [ Read More ]
Truth Journaling
Today I want to dive into our first renewing of the mind tool. It’s called truth journaling, and many of you are already familiar with this tool from my Bible Study Freedom from Emotional Eating. Truth journaling is a practice that sprang out of a ... [ Read More ]
Refining Your Goal
Hi everyone, I'm back from a week of camping and hiking with my family (like my hair after five days without a shower?) and ready to get started on my new renewing of the mind project. Here it is: Make a daily list and renew my mind every time I ... [ Read More ]
Gathering Your Tools
Sorry about the constant shifting of blogs, everyone. If I can't figure out how to make Bible study type posts over here, I'll switch back to blogger - but I may not have time to work on that for awhile. This will be the last post for the next week ... [ Read More ]
A Renewing of the Mind Project
It looks like I'll have to keep posting any Bible studies or worksheets over at my other blog until I can figure out how to transfer Word documents directly to Wordpress (if it can be figured out!). For today's post, click here. ... [ Read More ]
The Renovation of the Mind
Picture yourself in a dark, old house. There’s puke green carpet all over the floors, cobwebs hanging from the ceilings, dusty old furniture covered with sheets, low ceilings with outdated light fixtures, and everywhere you look it’s dark. Not a ... [ Read More ]
A Love Grown Cold: Bible Study
Wouldn’t it be ironic if writing a blog on how to break free from bad habits and sins drove me to drink? In order to avoid that possibility, I've decided to post today's Bible study over at my other blog P.S. If any of you know how to post a chart ... [ Read More ]
A Love Grown Cold
It’s been forty years since I prayed the sinner’s prayer, but I still remember the beauty of the moment. It felt like God was wrapping me up in a blanket of love. I was at a David Wilkerson crusade, down on the stage with a bunch of kids who were ... [ Read More ]
Are Quiet Times the Answer to Getting Close to God?
If you ask any group, “How do you get close to God?” you usually get the same answer: spend time with Him. It’s a good answer, but I don’t think it works. At least not by itself. Think of it this way: what if you were in a relationship, ... [ Read More ]
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