Author Archives: A.S. Allen

“Finally, brethren, …whatsoever things are just, …think on these things.” Philippians 4:8 In a world that allows discriminating acts to dominate beyond limits, it’s clear why to think just thoughts is a task which requires work. For the most part, we are want to be treated fairly regardless of our race or background. Nevertheless, forContinue reading “Just Think Just”

Finally, brethren, …whatsoever things are good, … think on these things.” Philippians 4:8 When circumstances are less favorable than you desire, it’s easy to allow our thoughts to become sadden. However, we must be cautious of how long our minds dwell in a downward state of being. If we are not careful, our thoughts canContinue reading “Be Positive – Think Good Thoughts”

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, … think on these things.” Philippians 4:8 What is true? How do we know something is true? What makes a thought true? These questions we ponder to determine what is true. While researching for this blog, I came across the HSD Institute webpage which proclaims four types of truthContinue reading “The Truth is …”

Contaminated thoughts consist of a mixture of truth along with harmful elements in opposition of the person’s overall being. A primary example the effects of these thoughts are seen in the discourse between Eve and the serpent in the book of Genesis. Enough of the truth is presented to cover obvious untruths. The disclosed truthContinue reading “Contaminated thoughts”

“… whatsoever things are lovely …think on these things …” Philippians 4:8 Ugly and unpleasant thoughts may be true due to horrific things that have happened to us but they do not warrant a constant replay of them to the point of crippling one’s ability to function in daily life. Live is a mixture ofContinue reading “The Folly of Ugly and Unpleasant Thoughts”

And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” John 8:32 False thoughts, untruths lingering in the mind, which possess no substance when spoken out loud. However, within one’s mind, their influence has lead many astray even into bondage. The mind is often filled with thoughts that have no evidence ofContinue reading “The Danger of False thoughts”

Unguarded thoughts can affect every area of our lives. Particularly, thoughts that are self-demeaning, targeted at one’s own self. These thoughts tend to pollute and erode the foundation of an individual’s self worth. Moreover, they distort a person’s understanding of God’s love.  Self-condemning people are an example of those who fail to embrace the loveContinue reading “Perils of Self-demeaning thoughts”

Unguarded thoughts can affect every area of our lives. Particularly, thoughts that are self-demeaning targeted at one’s own self. These thoughts tend to pollute and erode the foundation of an individual’s self worth. Moreover, it distorts the person’s understanding of God’s love.Below are thoughts when left unguarded can send one’s life spiraling downward. Self-demeaning thoughtsContinue reading “The Direction of Your Thoughts”

Mastering one’s thoughts is intrinsically tied to monitoring the input of the senses that influence the direction of thought process. I humbly suggest that in some form all of the senses play a role in our thought process, which is not a difficult concept to consider. Although the senses of sight and hearing require ourContinue reading ““What You Hear & See” Thoughts”

“Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ” I Peter 1:13 In I Peter 1:13, we find the directive to get ready mentally for service. Effectiveness in any endeavor requires, in looseContinue reading “Girding the Loins of Our Minds”