One of the best things we can do to experience transformation and the renewing of our minds is memorize Scripture. The playing of Christian music is one way of getting godly thoughts bathing our minds, but another very practical way is to let God write His Word on our hearts. I seek you with all…
Read moreStep 11 – Focus on Others
One of the temptations when we go through trials is to turn inward. Sometimes, we may want to isolate from others completely. Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard….
Read moreSaturday Song Special ~ Travis Cottrell “Refine Me”
Another great song to add to your “From Trial to Triumph” play list: This is the kind of song that has been used by God to transform my thinking. It will go through my mind at all times of the day and night and it is a beautiful prayer to our God, proclaiming truth about…
Read moreStep 10 – Rest in His Embrace
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. ~ Psalm 46:10 There are times when being busy–even with wonderful spiritual disciplines like those we have been using at this blog–can be a way to escape from dealing with the feelings we…
Read moreSTEP 9 – Fostering a Heart of Thanksgiving
Years ago, I had the joy of working for the Sacramento Science Center and Junior Museum taking classes of kids on nature walks. It began as a volunteer job and worked into doing something I loved for pay! I learned “environmental interpretation” so that I could share the natural history of the local plant and…
Read moreFurther Still – Adding to the God List and Praying for Others
I want to think God’s thoughts after him. The best way that I know of to do that is to read His Word, to speak His Word, to memorize His Word, to pray His Word. As I do this–especially about my trial or the person through whom my trial comes–my mind is renewed and I…
Read moreSummary – Review – Accountability
For two weeks, I have been posting about how I am choosing to navigate through the most challenging trial I have ever faced. I am resolved to steer clear of lamenting and wailing about my trial to those who read this blog. Let’s review a bit about what I am…what WE are…doing instead (feel free…
Read moreStep 7 – PRAISE Him!
There is something about clarity that is so reassuring. When everything extraneous is stripped away and things are simplified, I just find my soul can be at peace. When I face challenges that threaten to bury me alive, this is especially so. This passage offers clarity to me: But you are a chosen people, a…
Read moreTechie Tuesday – APP to TRANSFORM Your Thinking!
On “Techie Tuesdays,” I will share something (an app, song for your mp3 player, etc.) here at the blog that I use on my device(s) that contributes to the CHOICE to respond differently in this trial than we have in previous trials. I won’t talk about techie stuff here that isn’t relevant to our goal…
Read moreChange Our Thinking – Step 2
Thanks for joining me here. We will be laying a foundation this week for strategies that will be with us our entire lives. I encourage you to read the blog posts and do the activities. Ask questions and interact with one another in the comment section. I know this works. If we are going to…
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