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 ]
Weight Loss Bible Verses: 10 Lies 10 Verses
Do you ever feel like those yummy treats are shouting "Eat me!! Eat me!!" and you just can't say no? The reason we can't say no is because we're believing lies. Lies like, "That first piece of cake was so good, I should have another!" or "This treat ... [ Read More ]
The Renewing of the Mind and Self-Condemnation
Do you ever beat yourself up because you're not perfect enough? Maybe you just said something completely dumb to a friend. Or you've spent the night struggling with that same old sin. Or maybe you've just been around that "perfect" person for a ... [ 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 ]
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 ]
Renewing of the Mind Workshop: Week 3 Plan
How's everyone doing? We're into our third week now which is often about the time we get bored or discouraged and think about pitching the whole works. ... [ Read More ]
Renewing of the Mind Workshop: Week 2 Plan
Have you ever watched one of those hoarder shows on television? Where the crew comes in and cleans out a person's house from top to bottom? Just think if you tried to tackle one of those houses all by yourself. Wouldn't it be easy to give up ... [ Read More ]
Renewing of the Mind Bible Verses
Do you ever feel like you want to have a daily quiet time or renewing-of-the-mind time, but you just can't make yourself do it? If so, try praying through some of these Bible verses. Here's an example of a Scripture prayer you could pray for ... [ Read More ]