Mind Health

Articles related primarily to thinking, believing, and conscious awareness

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Sanctifying Life: Part one – Steps 1-5

Sanctification is not just a theological term, but should be the daily guide for the Christian life.  Let’s look at what it is and why it makes all the difference.  The Webster’s 1828 dictionary defines “sanctify” with the following:  to cleanse, purify, set apart, separate, prepare for divine service, ordain and appoint to the work […]

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The Invisible Becomes Visible

            In my previous article (Self-talk to Success),  we examined the importance of “self-talk” and each person taking ownership of the responsibility to discover and utilize his\her God-given identity and purpose while living on this planet earth. Motivating the self to change in a positive direction is somewhat like an ant trying to navigate an

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Performance Orientation

Is great performance always a grand thing? Certainly, trying to achieve our greatest God-given potential is a healthy desire. A little further down, I will show an example of how striving to do well can backfire when proper motives and core beliefs are not in tact. First, a little background             Often in my articles,

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Train Your Brain To Crave Health

            About a decade ago, I became aware of a pilot study published in the journal Nutrition & Diabetes. Scientists say that changing your eating behavior can actually change how your brain reacts to high-calorie and low-calorie foods.  It may be possible to rewire your brain so that it wants — even craves, healthier foods. 

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