God designed our brains with choice as part of the structure. You can change the very landscape of your brain by the thoughts you choose. And you don’t have to do it on your own. God’s ready and waiting.
How Does Free Will Work in the Brain?
What We Think Controls Our Lives
I am immersed in words, graphics, and book on an exciting project I am working on with my brother Dave. He preached a series of sermons in July based on 2 Corinthians 10:5: “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make… Read More
We Can Change How We Think!
We are told in the Bible that our minds can be renewed. And guess what? Brain Science is catching up as scientists discover more about the wonderful way God has designed our brains. We don’t need scientific affirmation in order to believe that what the Bible tells us is true. However, God also told us… Read More
It all starts in the brain.
Your words and actions begin as thoughts. What are you choosing to think about? May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Psalm 19:14
Navel Gazing
Navel Gazing—inward reflection—is not a sign of narcissism. Instead, it is most useful when you take the time to consciously consider and analyze your beliefs and actions for the purpose of learning. In fact, navel gazing is a crucial step toward your growth and development. As a Christian who regularly spends time in inner reflection, my navel… Read More
Forging New Paths in Our Brains
Hello, fellow explorers of the wonders of our brains. Last week I presented a way to renew your minds: 4 steps, 15 minutes, every day for a month. Have you decided to try it yet? When I share this plan, I find that people are sometimes confused in two areas: Do NOT wait for a negative thought… Read More
Discern, Choose, then Practice
At a recent talk at Influence, a multi-generational woman’s group at Liberty Evangelical Free Church in Pella, Iowa, we explored the idea of renewing our minds. Is it possible? The Bible says it is. So does science. It start with choosing what we are going to think about. Yes, you can choose your thoughts. And… Read More
Kathleen S Evenhouse 