She supports her assertions with Scriptures -- which I love, since, as Christians, we are to be rooted in the Word if we are to overcome battlefields, like those that seek to conquer our minds. That being said, this is a book that should not be read straight through, but should be read slowly and reflected upon (I also journaled through it). As part of the requirements for "normal," she says a mind should not be busy, and should not wander. I was quick to open my mouth when people made mad, totally didn't think before I spoke, didn't care what people thought. I figure this is the time now, that God knew my heart was open and ready to read these words and let them wash over my mind and emotions.

Various scriptures taken from the Amplified Bible, as well as King James, are spread throughout the book, validating Meyer's teachings on the mind. The contents of "Battle Field of the Mind" are broken into three parts: "The Importance of the Mind", "Conditions of the Mind", and "Wilderness Mentalities". Overall I think this book will hold itself as essential reading for christians and particularly new ones in the years to come. This special updated edition includes an additional introduction and updated content throughout the book. I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in learning about how to cope with problems as a Christian.I don't even know where it came from or how it got there, but nonetheless, I've walked by it too many times to count. However, mid way through I was given an actual study guide so I read the second half in more of a novel style and it worked well read in those terms also. UPDATE: Our son Danny did not like school and struggled all the way through so I did a lot of wondering about him and his future. Joyce has authored more than 100 books, which have been translated into more than 100 languages and over 65 million of her books have been distributed worldwide. In her most popular bestseller ever, the beloved author and minister shows readers how to change their lives by changing their minds.

Hand of Hope provides worldwide humanitarian outreaches such as feeding programs, medical care, orphanages, disaster response, human trafficking intervention and rehabilitation, and much more – always sharing the love and Gospel of Christ. It is quite common knowledge now that Joyce Meyer has gone under the knife (I thought she was hotter before, as a friend told me I was the type that would always choose the before pictures on those infomercials, and he's right).This book truly makes you analyze your ow approach to life, but also gives you tools to understand the inner workings of other's minds that cause them to act and speak the way they do. it's taking me longer to finish that book (i've gotten into the habit of reading 2-3 books at a time, What's so Amazing About Grace and Resolution for Women are also on my nightstand) but i'll be back with a review on it soon. All in all, I think she addressed a problem that hasn't received much attention, and this book was a welcome read. Crazy how the enemy is using this book to caution Christians against deceit yet is being deceitful through this book. Her take on this was "Instead of wondering what kind of grades Danny will get, I can believe that he will make good grades.

I found this book and the workbook to be great tools in helping get your mind cleaned up, organized, and helping to be empowered to conquer life's challenges. Religion comes from a Latin word meaning 'to bind'; religion represents those activities which bind man to God in a certain relationship. I didn't read any more than the first chapter, because I don't want to become any more depressed than I am already. Admittedly like many others here I not a big fan of televangelists, I appreciate their tremendous work in reaching to an audience that would never consider for themselves going face to face with people in a christian church.Its a struggle and I'm not there yet but, I am going to live the life NOW that Christ died for me to have. Another example of the way the spirit and the mind work together is the gift of tongues with interpretation. Secondly, the use of Scripture throughout the book shows that she is very God-centered in her intentions, even if I don't agree with everything she has to say. But what makes this book stand out is that she doesn’t pretend that this is always an easy thing to do. I'd recommend Grace for the Afflicted, which I mentioned earlier in this review, or When God Doesn't Make Sense, by James Dobson.

It is a "go-to" book for me, when I find myself worrying too much, which is why I'm reading it again. If you know someone who struggles with depression, negative thoughts, or gets bummed out from life then I would strongly recommend this book. Joyce helps to equip the reader with the mind-altering power phrases and techniques necessary to bring anyone out of their funk--if they are willing to put in a little effort.

In this instant age, where we build habits without much purpose or intent, it is important to get back to disciplining our thoughts and discovering how they relate to our actions. One thing I've learned from this Bible study is that I'm quite different from the majority of the rest of the group. I'm not sure her teachings are 100% biblical (she's very health/wealth oriented and that's not biblical), though she DOES have some really good things to say.