Category Archives: Mind Renewal

Four servants of God who battled fierce despair

Posted on March 5, 2020 by Wisdomforlife

Four servants of God. Each one reached an extremely low point in life. All of them felt that life was no longer worth living. Continue reading →

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In Step with the Master Teacher

Posted on April 27, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

According to the Master Teacher, the person who fails to make deep connections between earth and heaven is living in unreality. If he thinks this is his only life, he is not a realist. Continue reading →

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Nothing wasted

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Wisdomforlife

After each of the Scriptures make a list of the purposes accomplished through suffering. Talk with God and others about what you learned. Continue reading →

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Silence and solitude needed

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

The practices of silence, solitude and secrecy are indispensable parts of spiritual transformation. But quietness seems to be an endangered quality. In a media saturated culture (dominated by technology), these disciplines seem to be increasingly at risk. Continue reading →

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Struggle Theology

Posted on June 3, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

While reading some feedback on Tim Challies’ post “Desecration and Titillation,” I recalled a quote from a series of messages I gave many years ago. It came from the book, “Flirting with the Devil,” by Bill Pride and has to … Continue reading →

Posted in Assurance, Christian life, Confession, Conflict, Counseling, Deception, Devil, Doubt, Mind Renewal, Pornography, Regeneration, Repentance, Resurrection, Salvation, Sanctification, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation, Victory | 11 Comments

A discouraged servant of God (action points)

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

He became so despondent that he sat down under a tree and prayed to die. ‘I have had enough, Lord,’ he said. ‘Take my life” (I Kings 19:1-4). Continue reading →

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Renewing of the mind

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

  Two mind-sets or two ways of thinking or seeing things.  Romans 8:5-9 “Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. So … Continue reading →

Posted in Mind, Mind Renewal, Spiritual Detox, Spiritual disciplines, Spiritual growth, Spiritual transformation, Wisdom | 1 Comment

A connection you must make

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Have you ever made the connection between Romans 12:2 and 12:3? It’s somewhat unexpected but absolutely essential to spiritual transformation. Notice the connection: v. 2 – “be transformed by the renewing of your mind (your way of thinking)” v. 3 – … Continue reading →

Posted in Mind, Mind Renewal, Self esteem, Self love, Self-deception, Selfishness, Spiritual growth, Spiritual inventory, Spiritual transformation | Leave a comment

The anatomy of normal sadness

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Wisdomforlife

Life is hard when you feel like you’re stuck in a flight pattern you can’t get out of.
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Posted in Anxiety, Change, Christian Counselor, Counseling, Depression, Despair, Discouragement, Doctor, Dysfunctional, Emotions, Encouragement, Freedom, Holistic ministry, Hope?, Loss, Medicine, Mind, Mind Renewal, Neuroscience, Pain, Post-abortion, Restoration, Sadness, Wisdom | Tagged , , | 5 Comments

7 Daily practices for the New Year!

Posted on December 26, 2012 by Wisdomforlife

Life is daily. So we need daily reminders. Check out the seven I recommend. Continue reading →

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