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Biblical education classes (BEC) by the team at Living Hope International Ministries (LHIM) are designed to provide you with comprehensible and comprehensive learning experience for books of the Bible, doctrines, and Christian living.

Publisher

Living Hope International Ministries

Category

education · religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Jan 2010

Latest episode

21 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

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   21 Oct 2026

   5. Discipline and Mental Strength: Training Body and Mind

   Download: Renewed Mind Class Notes 1 Peter 5:5-11; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Romans 12:2 The battlefield is in the mind. The devil has established schemes designed to weaken, deceive, and control our thinking (Ephesians 6:11). Therefore, we must intentionally exercise and strengthen our minds so that we can think clearly, discern truth from error, resist the devil’s traps, and live in a manner that reflects Christ. Just as the body becomes weak and eventually atrophies when it is not exercised, the mind can also become weak when it is not challenged, disciplined, and properly nourished. A strong, disciplined mind does not happen by accident; it must be developed through intentional exercise. Positive Disciplines: SCRIPTURE READING – 1 Timothy 4:1-7 Daily reading of the Scriptures is imperative. There is a supernatural component to the word of God. Hebrews 4:12 It is living and active. A common myth about habit is that it becomes automatic in just 21 days. A well-known study by Phillippa Lally and colleagues found that, on average, participants took about 66 days for a new behavior to reach a substantial level of automaticity. The range was very wide, 18 to 254 days, depending on the person and the behavior. The truth is that a habit is developed through repeated practice, not simply the passage of time. PRAYER – The ultimate act of God dependency is daily prayer. The Lord’s prayer is a guideline on what to pray for. Prayer can greatly help develop the mind and assist with reading. Psalm 119:33-41 PHYSICAL EXERCISE – 1 Timothy 4:8 Physical exercise can have a significant effect on the mind, not just the body. It is one of the practical ways a person can support attention, memory, mood, and overall brain health. Exercise increases blood flow to the brain. When you exercise, your heart pumps more blood, delivering oxygen and nutrients to the brain. Regular aerobic exercise can support the brain’s ability to function and adapt. It supports memory and learning. Exercise stimulates processes involved in neuroplasticity, the brain’s ability to form and strengthen connections. This is particularly associated with the hippocampus, an area important for learning and memory. It improves attention and mental sharpness. Regular physical activity can improve executive functions such as attention, planning, self-control, and the ability to shift appropriately between tasks. 4. It helps regulate emotions. Exercise can reduce stress and help regulate anxiety and mood. Part of this comes from changes in brain chemistry and part from the way physical activity affects the body’s stress-response systems. It helps you sleep. Regular exercise can improve sleep quality, and good sleep is essential for memory, emotional regulation, and mental performance. Protects the brain as we age. Maintaining physical activity throughout life is associated with better cognitive health and a lower risk of cognitive decline. MEMORIZATION OF SCRIPTURE – is an exercise that strengthens the mind with attention, recall, and equips us to rightly respond to temptations like Jesus did in Matthew 4. Again, it releases the power of God’s supernatural word into our lives. It provides godly thoughts. READING – Reading builds focus, expands vocabulary, and strengthens comprehension; especially when it’s slow, reflective reading instead of skimming. In the context of faith, reading Scripture meditatively is especially forming; because it shapes both the mind and the heart towards wisdom and stability. PROPER SLEEP – Sleep is when your brain does maintenance work, consolidating memory and clearing waste products, and helping regulate emotions. Without enough of it, focus, judgment, and even mood suffer. Good sleep is one of the most important things a person can do to keep the mind clear, emotionally stable, and capable of learning and remembering. Here are some of the most effective practices: Keep a consistent schedule. Go to bed and get u

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   14 Oct 2026

   4. The Joy-Centered Mind: Choosing Joy in Every Circumstance

   Psalm 31:1-7; 16:7-11 David endured enormous difficulty with enemies, betrayal, fear, guilt, loss, and danger, yet his writing repeatedly returned to joy. Acts 16:24-25; Philippians 2:17-18, 4:4 Paul’s suffering did not diminish his joy. Hebrews 12:2 [Jesus] for the joy set before him endured. How did they endure? – The joy of Yahweh was their strength. (Nehemiah 8:10) From a neurological perspective, joy is more than simply feeling good. It is a positive emotional state of mind generated by the brain when neural circuits involved in reward, attachment, and well-being become activated, producing feelings of delight, contentment, gratitude, or deep satisfaction. Simply stated: JOY. Joy not only affects our state of mind, but also the autonomic nervous system by: lowering stress hormones such as cortisol, reducing heart rate and blood pressure, improving immune function, and increasing rest and digestive activity. Not to be confused with pleasure or happiness, joy is a deeper, often relational or meaningful positive emotional state that can coexist even with hardship. “God designed our brains to run on joy like a car runs on fuel. Our brains desire joy more than any other thing.” James Wilder, author of The Life Model: Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You and The Other Half of Church. Joy is received when we see the sparkle in someone’s eye that conveys “I love you and I am happy to be with you.” It is first initiated when a mother holds her baby in her arms in the early months of life, communicating connectedness, safety, belonging, value, acceptance, and most of all, love. The mother’s loving embrace and glance build the joy center in the child’s brain. It can continue to grow from family members and friends. However, far too many people are deprived of this development because of improper parenting, or sickness, or crises due to war, or poverty, etc. Parents are encouraged to hold their babies that are in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). A premature or sick newborn’s nervous system is still developing. Gentle, close contact with a parent can provide important sensory and emotional regulation. Research has found that skin-to-skin contact can help: Stabilize heart rate and breathing Improve oxygen saturation Help regulate body temperature Reduce stress and crying Support more stable sleep Promote breastfeeding and feeding development Support weight gain and growth Strengthen parent-infant bonding There is also an important neurological aspect. A baby’s developing brain is constantly receiving information from the environment. The parent’s warmth, heartbeat, voice, smell, touch, and breathing provide organized, reassuring sensory input. The baby’s brain is learning, I am safe, I belong, I am valuable, I am loved, all of which builds joy. This is particularly significant for a premature infant because the NICU environment can involve bright lights, alarms, medical procedures, handling, and separation from the mother. Appropriate skin-to-skin contact provides a very different kind of sensory experience: warmth, containment, human touch, and familiar biological rhythms. Long before a child can understand words, the brain receives information through touch, facial expression, voice, warmth, and physical presence. Many people struggle with sadness and depression because their joy center was never properly developed, or the challenges of life have gradually drained their joy. Without a healthy capacity for joy, navigating life’s difficulties can become overwhelming, leading some people to seek escape rather than develop healthy ways of coping. As Christians, we have two very powerful effective ways to build our joy center – our relationship with our Father and with His family, Jesus and the believers. Joy comes from the face of God and people who love you. We all need FACE TIME! Numbers 6:24-26 Yahweh bless you and keep you; Yahweh make His face [panim] shine on you and be gracious to you; Yahw

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   7 Oct 2026

   3. Self-Talk and Confession: Speaking Life to Yourself

   God’s Word speaks truth to our minds, while the devil seeks to fill our minds with lies and deception. We choose which voice we will agree with and believe. Our inner talk and what we consistently confess about ourselves reveal what we truly believe. Our confession should agree with God’s truth, for what we believe shapes how we live. John 8:44 “You [scribes and Pharisees] are of your father the devil, and you want to do the desires of your father. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. Whenever he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own nature; for he is a liar, and the father of lies. Our adversary is truthless and manipulates people with lies which is evident with his first recorded attack against Eve (Genesis 3:1-6) and again with Jesus (Matthew 4:1-11). Ephesians 6:13-14(ESV) Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth…. Truth is the first armor of God because it is foundational to everything else in our armor. Truth stabilizes the believer and fortifies us against the lies. The Bible frequently speaks of a person’s heart, mind, and thoughts engaging in internal conversation. Scripture recognizes that what we say to ourselves profoundly influences our attitudes, faith, and actions. Psalm 42:1-11 (ESV) The Psalmist first acknowledges his discouragement, then deliberately redirects his thinking toward God. He replaces despair with truth. The beginning of controlling our inner talk is acknowledging what we are feeling, thinking, or saying is inappropriate and asking God for help. “Father I am feeling very uncomfortable with myself.” “I feel unwanted, please help me.” Psalm 43:5 Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you in turmoil within me? Hope in God; for I shall again praise him, my salvation and my God. Psalm 103:1-2 Bless Yahweh, O my soul, and all that is within me, bless his holy name! Bless Yahweh, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits. Unfortunately, way too often our inner voice and outward confession align with the devil’s lies like – “I am worthless, I have nothing to offer, I’m a loser, I’ll never change, nobody loves me, nobody wants me, I’m damaged, something terrible is going to happen, everyone is better than me, I’ll never overcome this.” Mark 2:8 “Jesus, perceiving in his spirit that they thus questioned within themselves…” Jesus often responded to conversations people were having internally. God and Jesus know the inner fight that is ours and they will help if we pursue their help. Philippians 4:8-9 Note that “true” is listed first: WHOLESOME EDIFICATION DESTRUCTIVE True God’s Word, godliness Lies, deception Honorable Worthy of respect Worldly acclaimed Just Morally right and fair Dishonest and corrupt Pure Clean and holy Morally filthy Lovely God’s love and beauty World’s ugliness Commendable Good reputation Reprehensible politics Excellence Godly concepts Worldly concepts Worthy of praise God, Jesus, believers Unbelievers This is not instruction to ignore life’s hardships. Earlier in the chapter, Paul addresses anxiety (6–7), urging believers to bring their concerns to God in prayer. Then, in verse 8, he tells them what to do with their minds afterward. The progression is: Bring your anxieties to God in prayer (vv. 6–7). Receive God’s peace, which guards your heart and mind. Intentionally fill your mind with what is true, righteous, honoring… (v. 8). Put these truths into practice (v. 9). This passage teaches that the Christian mind is not meant to be passive. We cannot always control the thoughts that first enter our minds, but we can choose which thoughts we continue to entertain. Believers are to dwell on thoughts that align with God’s truth and character, because those thoughts shape our attitudes, emot

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