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DAMAGED MINDSETS: THE ANATOMY OF SELF-SABOTAGE PART 20

by hermanFrom the Desk of Herman 20/08/202604/07/2026Comments are Disabled

WALKING FREE FROM DAMAGED MINDSETS – STEPS OF TRUTH, REPENTANCE, RENEWAL, OBEDIENCE, AND IDENTITY IN CHRIST INTRODUCTION TO DAMAGED MINDSETS We have spent nineteen chapters dissecting the intricate architecture of damaged mindsets and of self-sabotage. We have uncovered how deeply entrenched mentalities of the damaged mindsets isolate us, choke out our potential, corrupt our relationships, …

THE COMPETITIVE MINDSET: JEALOUSY AND RIVALRY PART 18

by hermanFrom the Desk of Herman 16/08/202603/07/2026Comments are Disabled

THE COMPETITIVE MINDSET WHEN COMPARISON, JEALOUSY, AND RIVALRY CORRUPT CALLING INTRODUCTION TO THE COMPETITIVE MINDSET The competitive mindset and competition can be healthy when it inspires diligence, excellence, discipline, and growth. However, when competition is rooted in comparison, jealousy, insecurity, and rivalry, it becomes destructive. It no longer pushes a person toward purpose; it poisons the …

THE OFFENDED MINDSET: HEALING HURT AND BITTERNESS PART 17

by hermanFrom the Desk of Herman 14/08/202603/07/2026Comments are Disabled

THE OFFENDED MINDSET PART—WHEN HURT BECOMES A STRONGHOLD OF BITTERNESS AND SEPARATION INTRODUCTION The offended mindset is one of the most subtle, yet destructive weapons used against the heart of a believer. Many people do not backslide because they stopped believing in God; they withdraw because they were hurt, disappointed, misunderstood, corrected, overlooked, betrayed, or dishonoured. …

FEARFUL MINDSET: REDEMPTIVE CURE PART 16B

by hermanFrom the Desk of Herman 13/08/202603/07/2026Comments are Disabled

THE FEARFUL MINDSET – REDEMPTIVE CURES FOR THE FEARFUL MINDSET FROM FEARFUL THINKING TO FAITH-FILLED LIVING The fearful mindset cannot be overcome by human willpower alone. Fear is not defeated merely by trying to be positive, ignoring danger, or pretending that problems do not exist. Fear is conquered when the mind is brought back under …

THE FEARFUL MINDSET: CHOOSING FAITH OVER FEAR: PART 16A

by hermanFrom the Desk of Herman 12/08/202603/07/2026Comments are Disabled

WHEN FEAR GOVERNS DECISIONS INSTEAD OF FAITH IN GOD INTRODUCTION Fear is one of the most powerful weapons used against the purpose of God in a person’s life. It does not always appear as open rebellion. Sometimes fear hides behind caution, delay, excuses, negative thinking, and “being realistic.” Yet when fear becomes the governing force …

THE VICTIM MINDSET

by hermanFrom the Desk of Herman 10/08/202603/07/2026Comments are Disabled

INTRODUCTION TO THE VICTIM MINDSET The victim mindset is one of the most subtle yet destructive strongholds that can take root in the human heart. It is a way of thinking that consistently sees oneself as powerless, mistreated, disadvantaged, or unfairly targeted while shifting responsibility for personal choices, attitudes, and actions onto others. Although genuine …

THE CARELESS MINDSET PART 14

by hermanFrom the Desk of Herman 08/08/202603/07/2026Comments are Disabled

WHEN NEGLECT, INDIFFERENCE, AND PASSIVITY UNDERMINE PURPOSE INTRODUCTION: WHEN CARELESSNESS BECOMES A SPIRITUAL DANGER Carelessness may appear harmless at first. It can look like a small delay, an unguarded word, a neglected responsibility, an ignored warning, or a repeated refusal to take life seriously. Yet in Scripture, carelessness is never treated as something insignificant. When …

THE INTROVERTED MINDSET AND UNHEALTHY ISOLATION PART 13

by hermanFrom the Desk of Herman 06/08/202606/08/2026Comments are Disabled

THE ANATOMY OF SELF-SABOTAGE – PART 13 THE INTROVERTED MINDSET — UNHEALTHY FORM – WHEN WITHDRAWAL BECOMES ISOLATION, FEAR, AND SELF-PROTECTION INTRODUCTION: WHEN QUIETNESS BECOMES A HIDING PLACE Not every quiet person is wounded, fearful, or spiritually unhealthy. Introversion itself is not sinful. Some people are naturally reflective, reserved, thoughtful, and strengthened by solitude. In …

THE GULLIBLE MINDSET: GUARD AGAINST DECEPTION PART 12

by hermanFrom the Desk of Herman 04/08/202603/07/2026Comments are Disabled

THE ANATOMY OF SELF-SABOTAGE – PART 12 THE GULLIBLE MINDSET—WHEN LACK OF DISCERNMENT OPENS THE DOOR TO DECEPTION INTRODUCTION Not every open door is from God. Not every voice that sounds spiritual carries truth. Not every person who uses religious language speaks by the Spirit of God. One of the most dangerous damaged mindsets in …

REDEMPTIVE CURE FOR THE VINDICTIVE MINDSET PART 11B

by hermanFrom the Desk of Herman 03/08/202603/07/2026Comments are Disabled

THE ANATOMY OF SELF-SABOTAGE – PART 11B REDEMPTIVE CURE FOR THE VINDICTIVE MINDSET INTRODUCTION The vindictive mindset is not cured by pretending that pain never happened. It is not healed by suppressing anger, denying injustice, or forcing superficial peace. The vindictive mindset is healed when the wounded heart is brought under the government of Christ. …