2012-07-05T15:38:13-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/think/ http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/the-thought-detector-6647 2012-07-05T15:38:13-05:00 The greatest strongholds for the kingship of Jesus Christ are in our minds, and they can be, and they must be, surrendered to His will. http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/1341 2010-08-09T16:28:20-05:00 In a rapidly changing world, we need to make frequent conceptual leaps for effective ministry. A few years back, a European manufacturer of industrial drilling machines was suffering badly with competition from products manufactured in the Far East. Wisely, they called in consultants to help them see a way forward. “So, how would you describe your business,” asked the consultants. “Well, we sell drilling machines, of course,” they replied. “Well, actually, you don’t,” said the consultants. “You enable people to make holes.” This new way of perceiving their role led them to switch to making laser-equipment for cutting holes, with renewed business success. http://internetevangelismday.com/bookreviews/think-like-an-unchurched-person.php 2010-08-07T16:53:26-05:00 What is it like to visit a church for the first time as an outsider? Bob Franquiz is a pastor who had never visited a synagogue before. He applies his experience to helping first-time visitors, both on a church website and when they arrive in person, in this useful 6-page PDF e-book. http://internetevangelismday.com/bookreviews/persuasive-technology.php 2010-08-07T13:19:41-05:00 This secular book gives an excellent and readable understanding of how computers communicate. Professor Fogg’s research offers many insights that also relate to Christian use of the Internet. His concept of ‘website credibility’ is very important for Christian web ministry. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%204:8&version=NIV 2009-09-27T20:59:52-05:00 What do you spend your time thinking about? In this passage, we learn that God wants righteous and godly things to occupy our mental attention. We're not to dwell on evil things, but concentrate on what is holy and God-honoring. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/invisible-death-2379 2009-09-24T16:08:07-05:00 You see, the easiest way to radiate you with sinful ideas is through your entertainment. That's when your guard's down. When you're watching TV or you're listening to some music, you're not thinking. You don't want to. It's a time when you are trying to relax. God knows that and that is why He says avoid the contamination.