Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.

Finding what we lost could all be a matter of perspective. Ponder the Text: Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need. -Matthew 6:33, NLT Prompt for Thought: What lost thing do you need God’s help finding?  Prayer for the Journey: God, we ask…

“When you know your worth, no one can make you feel worthless.” -Fritz Chery Ponder the Text: “Nazareth! Can anything good come from there?” Nathanael asked. -John 1:46 Prompt for Thought: Are you truly letting God determine your worth and the worth of others, or is it all based on human standards? Prayer for the…

What in the world do Christianity and Star Trek have in common? More than you think.  Ponder the Text: Love your neighbor as yourself. -Mark 12:31, NLT Prompt for Thought: How does the way you live your life reflect your walk with Christ? Prayer for the Journey: God, you have called us to be your…

“Joy is the serious business of heaven.” – C. S. Lewis Ponder the Text: Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength! -Nehemiah 8:10b, NLT  Prompt for Thought: What is stealing your joy and how can you take it back? Prayer for the Journey: God, please forgive us for…

Sometimes God has to use humor to get us to see the light.  Ponder the Text: There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit is the source of them all. There are different kinds of service, but we serve the same Lord. God works in different ways, but it is the same…

Children have a way of pointing us to the miracles of God. Ponder the Text: But Jesus said, “Let the children come to me. Don’t stop them! For the Kingdom of Heaven belongs to those who are like these children.” -Matthew 19:14, NLT Prompt for Thought: Where in your life has God given you an…

Sometimes, you have to look back over your life and think things over to see the footprints of God. Ponder the Text: Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. -John…

Just how far will God go to let us know that we are loved? Ponder the Text: The Lord is near to the brokenhearted and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the Lord delivers him out of them all. -Psalm 34:18-19 ESV  Prompt for Thought: Where in your…