Mind Health

Articles related primarily to thinking, believing, and conscious awareness

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Cognitive Distortions

            There are a number of flawed thinking patterns the field of psychology refers to as cognitive distortions. A cognitive distortion is a thought that is not based in reality. Thoughts not based in reality create false assumptions, misperceptions, and inaccurate beliefs.  False beliefs and lie-based thinking can take many forms. Believing things that aren’t …

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Eternity Minded: More Than Positive Thinking

Sometimes we find ourselves so wrapped up in life’s struggles, that we lose sight of the bigger picture of eternity. Paul the Apostle had this in mind when he wrote to the Corinthian congregation, “For our momentary light affliction is producing for us an absolutely incomparable eternal weight of glory” (2 Corinthians 4:17; CSB). Paul …

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Believing in the Power of Belief

At some point in every Olympic competitor’s training, the athlete’s belief level becomes more important than talent itself. Competing in the event is more a byproduct of the day-in and day-out discipline of practice. Running a race, for example, requires running consistently and strategically in practice sessions to achieve fitness of mind, body, and spirit …

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