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Mind Renovation by Kris White
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Would you like to renew the outdated thoughts devaluing your life? Your mind is prime property! Inevitably on home renovation shows, the homeowner must decide to recycle it, reuse it or repurpose it. The designer negotiates for the removal of tattered recliners, outdated appliances, and clashing wall colors. But change is scary, and it’s hard to part with what’s familiar and comfortable. “Don't worry! You will love it! It will be worth it,” the professional encourages. “Just trust me.” What if we could do the same thing with our minds? Would you like to demolish all of those negative thoughts and experience peace of mind? Thoughts direct our destiny and focus our future. Negative thinking deteriorates our life and invites anxiety to squat on the prime property of our mind. This is no DIY job—you need a professional! You can trust the divine designer to transform every thought into a remodeled reflection of the glorious “mind of Christ.” Structured into three phases, this twenty-one day devotional provides you with the transformation tools required to renew your mind and change your life! Phase One, Demolition, tears down faulty belief systems and removes debris from the past. Phase Two, Foundation, rebuilds structures, daily habits and patterns of truth. Then the fun part—Phase Three, Interior Furnishings, adds a pop of color to array our thoughts with creativity and abundance. Are you ready? IT’S DEMO DAY! The original contractor is about to “flip” your mind, but He doesn’t plan on selling—He’s moving in to stay!
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The definitive book on detox and cleanses, Clean is a medically proven program designed to be easily incorporated into our busy schedule while providing all the practical tools necessary to support and rejuvenate our bodies. The effect is transformative: nagging health problems will suddenly disappear, extra weight will drop away, and for the first time in our lives, we will experience what it truly means to feel healthy.
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We're all infected with a spiritual disease. Its name is shame. Whether we realize it or not, shame affects every aspect of our personal lives and vocational endeavors. It seeks to destroy our identity in Christ, replacing it with a damaged version of ourselves that results in unhealed pain and brokenness. But God is telling a different story for your life. Psychiatrist Curt Thompson unpacks the soul of shame, revealing its ubiquitous nature and neurobiological roots. He also provides the theological and practical tools necessary to dismantle shame, based on years of researching its damaging effects and counseling people to overcome those wounds. Thompson's expertise and compassion will help you identify your own pains and struggles and find freedom from the lifelong negative messages that bind you. Rewrite the story of your life and embrace healing and wholeness as you discover and defeat shame's insidious agenda.
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Every day we experience the uncertainty, risks, and emotional exposure that define what it means to be vulnerable or to dare greatly. Based on twelve years of pioneering research, Brené Brown PhD, LMSW, dispels the cultural myth that vulnerability is weakness and argues that it is, in truth, our most accurate measure of courage.
Brown explains how vulnerability is both the core of difficult emotions like fear, grief, and disappointment, and the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, empathy, innovation, and creativity. She writes: “When we shut ourselves off from vulnerability, we distance ourselves from the experiences that bring purpose and meaning to our lives.” Daring Greatly is not about winning or losing. It’s about courage. In a world where “never enough” dominates and feeling afraid has become second nature, vulnerability is subversive. Uncomfortable. It’s even a little dangerous at times. And, without question, putting ourselves out there means there’s a far greater risk of getting criticized or feeling hurt. But when we step back and examine our lives, we will find that nothing is as uncomfortable, dangerous, and hurtful as standing on the outside of our lives looking in and wondering what it would be like if we had the courage to step into the arena—whether it’s a new relationship, an important meeting, the creative process, or a difficult family conversation. Daring Greatly is a practice and a powerful new vision for letting ourselves be seen. |
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Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of unresolved pain, playing offenses over and over in your mind? You know you can't go on like this, but you don't know what to do next. Lysa TerKeurst has wrestled through this journey. But in surprising ways, she’s discovered how to let go of bound-up resentment and overcome the resistance to forgiving people who aren’t willing to make things right.
With deep empathy, therapeutic insight, and rich Bible teaching coming out of more than 1,000 hours of theological study, Lysa will help you:
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