The Three-Legged Life
on August 17th, 2025
"Dear friend, I pray that you are prospering in every way and are in good health, just as your whole life is going well." - 3 John 1:2 When someone asks you, “Are you healthy?” What’s the first thing that comes to your mind? For most people, it’s physical. They start thinking about their body, their weight, maybe their cholesterol or blood pressure. For others, maybe a smaller group, the first tho... Read More
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Step 7: Imitate Godly Examples
on August 16th, 2025
"Do what you have learned and received and heard from me, and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you." - Philippians 4:9 The last piece in this journey toward a healthy thought life is all about imitation. Not imitation in the sense of copying someone’s style or personality, but imitation that flows from wisdom and humility. Paul is wrapping up this section in Philippians by telling the... Read More
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Step 6: Practice Positive Thinking
on August 15th, 2025
"Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy—dwell on these things." - Philippians 4:8 Your mind is one of the most powerful tools God has given you. And yet, it’s also one of the most vulnerable places in your life. What ... Read More
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Step 5: Carry Everything to God in Prayer
on August 14th, 2025
"But in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:6-7 Have you ever caught yourself saying something like, “I don’t want to bother God with this”? Maybe you’re good at bringing the big stuff to Him when life hits hard or the bott... Read More
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Step 4: Guard Your Heart with Gratitude
on August 13th, 2025
"But in everything, through prayer and petition with thanksgiving" - Philippians 4:6 Some people just have a way of making everything feel heavy. You know the type. If it’s sunny, it’s too hot. If it’s cloudy, it’s too gloomy. No matter how much they have, they live with a mindset that it’s never enough. That’s what happens when gratitude goes missing. And it’s a real problem, not just for their a... Read More
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Step 3: Refuse to Worry About Anything
on August 12th, 2025
"Don’t worry about anything" - Philippians 4:6 Let’s be honest. Worry is something most of us carry way too often. You might not say you’re a worrier out loud, but if we looked at your thoughts during the day, or especially at night when things get quiet, we’d probably find some anxiety hanging around. It’s subtle, but it pulls on us. That’s why the word Paul uses here matters so much. When Script... Read More
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Step 2: Pursue His Presence
on August 11th, 2025
"Let your graciousness be known to everyone. The Lord is near." - Philippians 4:5Step two in our journey toward a healthy thought life centers around a powerful truth: the Lord is near. That phrase changes everything. When your mind feels cluttered with anxiety or stuck in a cycle of negative thinking, one of the greatest things you can do is stop and remember that God is not far away. He is right... Read More
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Step 1: Choose Joy
on August 10th, 2025
"Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!" - Philippians 4:4 We are going to begin a new seven-part journey, diving into what it means to develop a healthy thought life. The first step is all about joy. Not random happiness or good vibes, but the kind of joy that comes from choosing to rejoice in the Lord no matter what is happening around you. The verse shown above is not a sugge... Read More
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Thoughts That Shape the Future
on August 9th, 2025
"Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect." - Romans 12:2 There’s a saying that has stuck with me ever since I heard it. Inky Johnson, a former Tennessee football player turned motivational speaker, said, “Watch your thoughts, they become your words. Watch your... Read More
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The Health of Your Mind
on August 8th, 2025
"Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind." - Matthew 22:37 When Jesus was asked about the greatest commandment, He did not hesitate. He said the most important thing we can do is love the Lord our God with all our heart, soul, and mind. That answer was not random. Jesus was pointing us to what matters most to God, and at the same time, He was showing ... Read More
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Whole Life Health
on August 7th, 2025
"Don’t you know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought at a price. So glorify God with your body." - 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 When the Bible says your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit, it is not just a poetic phrase. It is a fact. If you have been saved, your body is now a dwelling place for God. That changes e... Read More
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Priceless on Purpose
on August 6th, 2025
"You are not your own, for you were bought at a price. So glorify God with your body." - 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 What determines value? Is it age, rarity, or condition? Most people think value is based on what something is made of or how long it has lasted. But the truth is simple. Value is set by what someone is willing to pay. I read about a baseball card that sold for $12.6 million. It was a 1952... Read More
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