Posts with the tag “mind”

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” - Romans 12:2Real and lasting change in the Christian life happens from the inside out. We often try to modify our behavior without addressing the root cause: our thinking. The world constantly bombards us ...  Read More

“Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above… Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” - Colossians 3:1-2Every day, thousands of thoughts race through our heads; anxieties, daydreams, distractions. Left unchecked, our minds drift toward the urgent, the negative, or the trivial. But resurrection means our perspective can be lifted. Imagine the view ...  Read More

"And do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God." - Romans 12:2 Paul's instruction reveals the ongoing battle for our minds and the key to spiritual transformation. The world constantly pressures us to conform to its values, priorities, and ways of thinking. This pressure is subtle bu...  Read More

“You have heard that it was said, ‘You shall not commit adultery.’ But I say to you that everyone who looks at a woman with lustful intent has already committed adultery with her in his heart.” – Matthew 5:27-28 When we think of adultery, most of us picture an obvious and dramatic act. Something physical. A secret affair. A betrayal played out behind someone’s back. But Jesus doesn’t start with th...  Read More

"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

"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

“Do not be conformed to this age, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may discern what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God.” – Romans 12:2 The Gospel of Jesus Christ is not only a message of forgiveness and salvation; it also holds the power to renew our minds. In Romans 12:2, the Apostle Paul encourages us not to conform to the patterns of this ...  Read More