When the Bible talks about having a renewed mind in Christ, it leaves much of the responsibility to us. We are called to change our thinking, guard our minds in Christ, and actively pursue filling our minds with the things of God. Now that doesn’t mean God leaves us empty-handed. It is through the power of the…
Does renewing your mind ever seem like an impossible task? For me personally, changing the way my mind thinks and processes information seems like a daunting task. But there is hope! (Thank goodness – right?) When the Bible discusses the concept of renewing your mind, it places much of the emphasis on us. We have to…
Christians hear the word repentance quite often. It’s an essential part of our faith, to say the least. As a child, I was taught that it meant being sorry for your sins. But as I grew older, I began to see that true repentance extends far beyond a simple, “I’m sorry.” Rather, it’s a complete…
Have you ever given any thought to who or what controls your thought life? Up until recently, I considered my thoughts to be my own. I understood that the enemy sometimes plants doubts or temptations. I also knew that I was supposed to think about the things of God, seeking first His Kingdom. But I…
We know that renewing your mind is important, and we’ve studied the benefits. But where do we begin exactly? If renewing your mind is a process, then what does that process entail? Fortunately, the Bible gives us quite a bit of insight into where to start.
The Bible tells us to be “transformed by the renewing of our minds.” But what does it really mean to have a renewed mind? As followers of Christ, we aren’t just called to live differently, but we are called to think differently as well. Changing the way we think may seem like a daunting task….