Make Up Your Mind: Unlock Your Thoughts, Transform Your Life

by Denise Pass, Michelle Nietert

AS WE THINK, SO ARE WE . . .

Every day we fight battle after battle in our mind―many times unaware of the real fight at hand and wind up defeated, as if we cannot win the battle of our own mind. It’s our own mind, but we can struggle to make it up. Negative mindsets limit our existence by keeping us bound in habits and attitudes unless we know how to break free of them.

Our mindsets matter. Sadly, when people operate their lives caving to unhealthy mindsets, they live defeated lives lacking joy and peace stemming from negative thought patterns.

In Make Up Your Mind, the reader will learn about the root behind common mental battles, focus in on ten key negative mindsets and learn how to overcome them using Scripture and real-life solutions as we adopt the mind of Christ. Each chapter includes a devotional application section and a "Counselor's Corner" section featuring licensed counselor Michelle Nietert.

Readers of Make Up Your Mind

• Solve the subconscious pain that shackles your soul.

• Resolve to renew your mind and release common mindset struggles.

• Dissolve discouragement and discover delight again.

• Absolve ourselves from thoughts absorbed in self.



“Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts” (Proverbs 4:23, GNT).

FEATURES

Readers will gain practical tips and biblical insight to fight the battle of the mind and adopt new ways of thinking. Offers real solutions to help people change and live in a productive mindset. Reveals common triggers to these mindsets and provides keys to overcome them.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1: Why are You Here?

Chapter 2: The Angry Mindset-Battling Bitterness & Unforgiveness

Chapter 3: The Anxious Mindset-Battling Fear…& Restoring Peace

Chapter 4: The Depressive…Battling Discouragement & Disillusionment

Chapter 5: The Discontented Mindset-Battling Comparison & Pride

Chapter 6: The Doubtful Mindset-Battling Unbelief & Hopelessness

Chapter 7: The Helpless Mindset-Battling Apathy and Weakness

Chapter 8: The Hurried Mindset-Battling Overcommitment & Margin

Chapter 9: The Lonely Mindset-Battling Grief and Isolation

Chapter 10: The Scarcity Mindset-Battling Covetousness and Lust

Chapter 11: The Victim Mindset-Battling Insecurity and Rejection The Mind of Christ.

Chapter 12: The Mind of Christ

Genres: Christian

272 pages, Kindle Edition

Published April 12, 2022

Reviews

[Lori Jorgensen · Rating 5 out of 5]

As we think we are !! Do you struggle with negative thoughts? How about being depressed? Did you know you could change the way you think? Grab this book it’s like having two big sisters teaching you a new way to think and that helps change your life.

[Lauren Biggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved the practical real-life applications, the encouraging devotions, and the heart of both Denise and Michelle in Make Up Your Mind. This is a must-read for any person!!!

[Sonia · Rating 5 out of 5]

The authors of this book do a wonderful job going through each of the different mindsets that can keep us from living life the way God has called us to. I love how relatable they are while sharing their own experiences. And one of my favorite parts of the book is how each chapter ends with the Counselor's Corner. Make Up Your Mind gives us practical tools to put on the mind of Christ.

[Vicki Sellers · Rating 5 out of 5]

What we allow in our heads then manifests in our words and our actions. When we change our perspective and adopt more positive thought patterns, our lives are transformed. Denise and Michelle's new book give us the tools we need to make this happen. Highly recommend reading this for a new outlook and a changed life..

[Robyn Mulder · Rating 5 out of 5]

As someone who has struggled with depression to varying degrees over the years, this book is one of the many tools I'll turn to again and again as I learn to catch my thoughts. Denise and Michelle have written a book that is full of helpful insights that will give readers the ability to change the faulty mindsets they may have developed. I love the Scripture verses included in each chapter. They remind me that it's possible to change how I'm thinking with God's help. "Placing our hope in Christ is sufficient to overcome even the strongest of mindsets." (page 23) This book is excellent!

[Tama Fortner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Our thoughts—what we believe about ourselves, the world, and God—dramatically shape our lives. So often those thoughts trend toward the negative or even downright false. With Make Up Your Mind, authors Denise Pass and Michelle Nietert encourage readers to believe in the possibility of transforming our thoughts into what is true and good—not through self-help, but through the power of God. Topics addressed include anger, anxiety, discontent, doubt, loneliness, and more.

Pass’s personal stories, biblical wisdom, and tips for redirecting your mindset combine with the counseling expertise of Nietert to create a tool that is both inspiring and practical. This book is so needed in today’s world!

[Keri Eichberger · Rating 5 out of 5]

I haven’t even finished the book, but am already so encouraged by the wisdom this message has poured into my heart and mind. EVERYONE needs this book. We all have mindsets that steer negative and flood our lives with joy stealing thoughts. This message is always so timely. Denise and Michelle walk you through how to turn your mind and life around with practical spiritual disciplines and solid biblical examples. I highly recommend to all!

[Meredith · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a clear, biblically based book that discusses many of the mindsets we struggle with. Denise takes each of these mindsets such as fear, anxiety, anger etc and approaches them from a biblical perspective. Then Michelle ends each chapter with a counselor’s perspective, offering some practical ways to improve. These ladies have provided a book with wisdom and simple ways to implement changes.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Make Up Your Mind: Unlock Your Thoughts, Transform Your Life helps to identify the root causes for negative mindsets and then provides tools and encouragement to change them. I especially enjoyed the Triggers and Tips along with the Counselor's Corner. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to break free from mindsets that keep them stuck and begin the journey to a transformed life based on God's Word.

[Tammy Kennington · Rating 4 out of 5]

Make Up Your Mind offers practical tips and Biblical insights about some of the most common emotional mindsets with which people struggle including anxiety, helplessness, loneliness, anger, and scarcity.

In a world reeling from lockdowns, riots, and more, Denise Pass and Michelle Nietert could not have written this book at a better time. Each chapter includes "keys" that explore the root of the issue, triggers, putting on the mindset of Christ, and action steps in the Counselor's Corner.

This book is one I'll keep on my shelf for easy access and recommend to others.

Favorite quote: People don't need polite sayings when their world is falling apart. They need Jesus.

[Missy Eversole · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is powerful and biblically-based on how our thoughts can lead us down a negative path creating a life that God didn’t intend for us to have. Denise and Michelle have provided readers with encouraging words and actions that we can take to turn our mindset around.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve written two books on transforming your thought life, so this topic is near and dear to my heart. My real-life friends Denise and Michelle give new insights from two perspectives – Denise as a Bible teacher, Michelle as a Christian counselor. I learned lots of new tips for application in my own life, which are helping me choose peace in replacement for my anxiety.

I purchased my own copy of this book.

[Mindi · Rating 3 out of 5]

The Counseling Corner was the saving grace is this book. I had such high hopes but when it came down to it, the Counseling Corner was where all the answers were found. This was one of the few books I could not finish. If you want to get a good idea of how to work through the issues read the counseling corner section and apply those things. Everything else was just fluff.

[SHELLEY SINGH · Rating 5 out of 5]

Make up your mind is a resource that identifies the root causes of key negative mindsets that can be transformed by comprehending the mind of Christ. This book will equip new and seasoned believers to walk in greater levels of clarity and ultimately, freedom. To change your life begins with addressing our belief systems.
Wrestling with emotions and difficult situations is something each one of us will face in different seasons but it does not have to become a cycle of suffering; through renewing the mind and applying the wisdom of Christ new thought patterns can be made and the brain can be retrained to develop a new healthy lens.
This book highlights scriptural truths to support each mindset, key insights, and the tips from the Counselor’s corner truly make this message impactful.
A resource that will practically apply the wisdom of God to develop healthier mindsets and live in greater emotional freedom.

[Lisa P Clement · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a great resource to have. As a Christian counselor I am always looking for tools to pass onto clients to help them understand they can change their thoughts. This books is full
Of practical advice and keys to move into a healthy place. Highly recommend this book.