Too many Christians get wrapped up in “things” and lose the joy and peace they ought to have in Christ. They “mind earthly things” and lack that spiritual mind of the dedicated believer. Notice how many times the word “things” is used in this chapter. Here Paul describes the spiritual mind—the mind that thinks God’s thoughts and is directed toward God’s goals.
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The Best Teacher Isn’t Experience
04/22/2013 
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How different it is for us to exercise the mind of Christ! Walking by sight as we do, we think that to humble ourselves means to lose; yet the Word teaches that the only way up is down. Christ had the submissive mind, and God highly exalted Him. Paul, Timothy, and Epaphroditus had the submissive mind, and they were honored for their sacrifice and service. The best way to get the victory over people and pride is through the submissive mind: the mind of Christ.
Read more Learning the Easy Way
04/16/2013 1 Comment
Circumstances may cause us to lose our joy, but people can also bring trials that rob us of joy. How many times do we lose our peace and joy because of what people say or do. The best remedy for these trials is the submissive mind, the humble mind that seeks only to honor Christ. Pride is the cause of much unrest and contention (read James 4), but humility brings peace and joy. We could try to learn this the hard way by experience, or we could choose to learn the easy way’ – from the example of others.
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03/04/2013 1 Comment
For years, I just couldn’t say it. I don’t know why, but I would say anything except those dreaded three words. Three simple words: “I don’t know.” Why are they so difficult to say? It’s because we have to admit a measure of ignorance. It’s humbling. But I want to encourage you to not fear […]
Read more Enjoying Worship
05/15/2012 2 Comments
The word “spirit” in Jn 4:24 is not referring to the Holy Spirit – it has to do with your heart (emotions, feelings, affections). Worship is extravagant LOVE (meaning: ‘to kiss at’). We love Him because He first loved us (1 Jn 4:19) – our love is both responsive and reflective. Mark 12:30 says God gave us emotions to use for His glory – just like He gave you a body and mind. Do you worship God with your heart?
Read more Hope for the Blind
01/24/2012 0 Comments
Jesus came to heal the blind. The gospels record that He healed at least twelve eyes of their blindness, but we both know that’s now what Luke 4:18 was talking about. Jesus came to heal the spiritual blindness. He came to clear the clouded mind and dispel the mist in our hearts. He came to make us see life (and eternity) clearly. Blindness is literally: being rendered foolish by selfishness. Wow! And I can identify. How often has the darkness and dullness of self-deception clouded my judgment and led me into deeper blindness of heart?
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Patrick Nix
I love making people think, especially about the big stuff: grace, joy, & hope. I love asking questions and getting questions back. I love sitting down over a good meal and building kingdom-relationships. My passions: teaching, preaching, and writing. My life in one word: the gospel (wait, that's two!). My gifts: teamwork & creativity. My calling: the local church. My joy: family. My favorites: Mexican food, iced Chai, and dark chocolate. My hobbies: tech, basketball & the outdoors.
