What does it mean to have a transformed mind?

Learning to think God??'s way is a process. We did not come into this world with a clear perception about God and His kingdom--or about our own selves, for that matter. We began with distorted views, and part of our task as Christians is to let God change our thinking to accurately reflect His character and His kingdom. In other words, we need wisdom, God??'s wisdom, found in His Word.

That??'s what these daily readings are about--redirecting our thinking so we understand ourselves, our world, and our God accurately. They are designed to move us further along that path toward renewed minds and transformed lives.

As you read this book, let God??'s Spirit shine the light of wisdom into your life and your mind.

No matter what your life journey is like on a given day, you can trust in one solid fact: Jesus is there with you. If you allow him to, he will use your circumstances-even difficult ones-to make you more like him.

These daily readings are for those who want to go further in their journey with Jesus. Dare to get close to him; fiercely guard those moments you spend at his feet. There you will be instructed, strengthened, encouraged, and challenged. And as you draw near, you will be increasingly conformed to the image of the Master.

"This year, learn to listen for the voice of the One who loves you most." We know for sure that God speaks to His people. Throughout the pages of Scripture, time after time, He guides, instructs, corrects, inspires, encourages, and reveals. Inspired writers even call Him "the Word." He has always been vocal, and He always will be.But what does He say to "you"? How does He say it? How can you know when you've heard Him? In "The One Year Hearing His Voice Devotional," Chris Tiegreen will help you discover patterns and practices you can adopt to hear God better. Listening to God is a process, a journey, and an adventure. He promises that those who seek Him will be rewarded with His presence and His voice. And the words of the living God are powerful and life-changing.

In his Word, God promises us freedom from worry. Wouldn't it be nice if we actually believed him? What would happen if you took the concerns that grip you, that keep you awake at night, that clench your stomach in knots . . . and truly handed them over to his keeping? Like no other writer can do, best-selling author Chris Tiegreen opens your eyes and heart to a better, more weightless way to live. "Unburdened" won't teach you how to avoid responsibility or hide from serious issues. Neither is it about how to escape and go live on a beach--though having a couple of palm trees around never hurts. It's about taking the burdens you currently carry and making them much, much lighter. It's about transferring the weight of your responsibilities from the weak shoulders of your flesh to the strong fingertips of God. It's about learning to live in deep-down, heart-level freedom. And no one who reads "Unburdened" will walk away unchanged.

Pray from Your Gut
Satan is alive, well, and actively searching for opportunities to ruin you. Perhaps your trying circumstances or struggling relationships reflect his schemes. Does that make you angry? If you've ever suppressed simmering anger toward the enemy, seeing it as an intrusion into your prayers, it's time you experience the power of violent prayer. These very emotions of hatred and anger against Satan are fuel for life-changing prayer. Overcome an unhealthy, passive approach to prayer that dilutes your communion with the reigning Victor. When you move from defensive, reactive prayers to offensive, proactive prayers with an aggressive agenda, things begin to change. And you don't want to miss out.
When the Battle Rages,
Wage Prayer
You witness evil all around and it bothers you. You fall to your knees and tentatively, hopefully, you approach God and ask Him to step in.
But nothing happens. Goodness and righteousness seem to be fighting a losing battle. You wonder, "Why is God so passive?"
Perhaps the better question is this: Why are "you" so passive when it comes to prayer?
Embrace the infuriating, passionate emotion that wells up within you against Satan and his schemes. Turn your righteous anger into proactive, aggressive prayers that invite God to intervene and destroy the evil around you. Engage in "violent prayer."""
"Chris Tiegreen writes with wisdom, knowledge, and creativity.
"Violent Prayer" is a wonderful resource for Christians who want to
make prayer a more powerful part of their lives."
Carol Pipes
Editor, "On Mission"
Story Behind the Book
"Especially in praying for my family, I've learned that there is a connection between the emotional content of my prayers and the results I see later. Many such experiences have convinced me that 'violent' prayers can be quite appropriate and effective. My book gets into the nuts and bolts of praying God's agenda without reducing it to formulas, hierarchies, military strategies, or any other cliched approach to spiritual warfare. It primarily addresses the emotional attitude of the believer and describes how to incorporate God's holy anger into prayer for specific situations. Christians will learn how to pray from their gut-level reactions to the enemy's agenda." --Chris Tiegreen