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Holding my newly published book in my hands for the first time felt surreal. "Struggle to Standing" represents my journey through pain, surrender, and the fight to stand again—and today I'm thrilled to announce it's officially available in paperback, hardcover, and ebook formats on Amazon.

This isn't just another book. It's a testament to God's faithfulness when life knocks us down. Written specifically for anyone who has experienced heartbreak, loss, or spiritual collapse, these pages speak directly to those who thought they were done, only to discover God wasn't finished with them yet. The foundation of this work comes from Psalm 40:2: "He lifted me out of the pit of despair, out of the mud and mire. He set my feet on solid ground and steadied me as I walked along." This scripture doesn't just open the book—it lives inside it, reflecting the transformative journey from despair to stability that only God can provide.

While my name appears on the cover, God's fingerprints mark every page. For those who've found value in the Renewed Mindsets podcast or Wisdom for the Day devotionals, this book continues that mission of biblical encouragement and spiritual growth. I've also created a companion journal called "Steps to Standing" to help readers actively participate in their healing journey. Both are available now by searching "Struggle to Standing" or my name, Rick Uhas, on Amazon. As we prepare for our upcoming episode on end times technology, remember that standing isn't just possible—it's promised when we trust God. Have you experienced a struggle that God transformed into strength? I'd love to hear your story after you read the book!

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The harvest is ready, but the Church has retreated behind its walls. Jesus painted a vivid picture when He said, "Look around, the fields are already ripe for harvest," and He wasn't talking about wheat—He was pointing at people. Broken, hurting souls searching for something real while we argue about coffee flavors in the church lobby.

This wake-up call challenges the comfortable Christianity that's forgotten its mission. The Great Commission wasn't a suggestion for missionaries and extroverts—it was a command for every believer. "How can they hear about Him unless someone tells them?" That someone is you. When the Holy Spirit fell in Acts 2, believers immediately went outside. Peter preached in the streets, not behind a pulpit, and 3,000 were saved in one day. The early church grew because followers of Jesus went out healing, helping, loving, and testifying "day after day, from house to house."

Most Christians have grown soft, wanting blessings without burden and revival that doesn't interrupt our Netflix schedule. But community outreach forces us to die to self like Jesus did. He left heaven's perfection to walk among our pain, while we make excuses for not knocking on a neighbor's door. This isn't just kindness—it's spiritual warfare that breaks chains when you bring light into darkness. You have a mouth to speak truth, hands to serve others, and a testimony to share. The hour is late, the harvest is waiting, and this isn't a pep talk—it's a call to repentance. Stop scrolling, stop overthinking, and do something this week. Knock on a door, feed someone hungry, volunteer at a shelter, or share your testimony. The church that goes out is the church that's truly on fire, and the gates of hell can't stop that.

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Are you on fire for God or surviving on a spiritual flicker? That's the burning question at the heart of this soul-stirring episode that confronts the deadly deception of lukewarm faith.

The dangerous middle ground between hot obedience and cold rebellion isn't just disappointing to God—it's offensive. Drawing from Revelation 3:15-16, we explore why Jesus would rather us be completely cold than tepid in our faith. This lukewarm existence looks spiritual on the surface while masking a heart that loves comfort more than Christ, and it's far more common in our churches than many want to admit.

Through unflinching biblical truth, we identify the telltale signs of lukewarmness: prioritizing God only when convenient, justifying private compromises, believing in forgiveness without practicing repentance, and building a life around worldly success while squeezing Jesus into the margins. These patterns don't just lead to an underwhelming faith—they potentially lead to eternal separation from God.

The most chilling warning comes from Matthew 7:21-23, where Jesus declares to many religious people: "I never knew you." These aren't atheists He's addressing, but people who claimed His name, performed religious duties, and appeared spiritual while never truly surrendering. In these last days, as prophesied in Scripture, this spiritual lukewarmness becomes even more dangerous as believers compromise truth for comfort, setting themselves up for great deception.

But there's hope for the half-hearted! We outline practical steps to break free from spiritual numbness and reignite your relationship with Christ: honest repentance, returning to your first love for Jesus, pursuing holiness with urgency, saturating yourself in Scripture daily, and surrounding yourself with believers who refuse to settle.

This isn't about religious performance—it's about authentic transformation. Ready to move beyond lukewarm living? Let today be the day your soul wakes up and your spiritual fire burns bright once more.

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A persistent knock echoes through the halls of modern Christianity—not from seekers, but from Jesus Himself, standing outside the doors of His own church. This sobering revelation forms the heart of a powerful message that confronts the lukewarm condition of today's believers.

The ancient church of Laodicea wasn't struggling or failing—it was prosperous, comfortable, and self-satisfied. Their lukewarm spiritual condition perfectly mirrored their physical reality: a city that piped in water that arrived neither refreshingly cold nor therapeutically hot, just uselessly lukewarm. Jesus' devastating assessment still rings true today: "You say 'I am rich, I have acquired wealth and do not need a thing,' but you do not realize that you're wretched, pitiful, poor, blind and naked."

We've created a Christianity that's wealthy but not powerful, comfortable but not transformative. We've traded glory for graphics, built altars to personalities rather than holiness, and crafted a faith that asks Jesus to wait in the back row while we run the show. Prayer altars stand empty while production values soar. Satan didn't need to destroy the church—he simply needed us to believe we were fine without radical dependence on Jesus.

What keeps us spiritually anesthetized? Comfort that avoids spiritual disciplines, fear of man that silences prophetic truth, and idolatry of self that transforms Jesus from Lord to life coach. The consequences extend beyond our personal spiritual lives—our children don't know truth because we didn't teach it, marriages crumble because we didn't fight spiritually, and culture deteriorates because we whispered when called to roar.

Yet mercy remains—Jesus still knocks, offering refined gold instead of fake prosperity, white garments of righteousness instead of shame, and spiritual eye salve for clarity in a blind world. The question remains: Will we be the church that hosts services but never surrenders, or will we open the door and let Jesus take over completely? The time to wake up is now. The remnant will be bold, unashamed, and burning with holy passion.

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Fire has fallen silent in our sanctuaries. While we celebrate Pentecost as a historical marker, many have forgotten what that upper room explosion of divine power was meant to accomplish in our everyday lives. This raw, unfiltered episode cuts through religious fog to reclaim the true essence of Pentecostal power for these final hours.

The early church wasn't born through clever strategy – it erupted through heaven tearing into earth with tongues of fire. Those first believers weren't just emotionally moved; they were supernaturally empowered. Peter, once cowering in fear, stood with such authority that thousands were instantly converted. Yet today, we've traded that fire for fog machines, unction for entertainment, and boldness for brand-building.

This spiritual drought comes at precisely when we need divine power most. As prophecies unfold at breakneck speed and darkness intensifies, lukewarm religion won't sustain us. We don't need another motivational message; we need the Holy Spirit active, alive, and leading every part of our lives. True Pentecostal living isn't just speaking in tongues but speaking truth when silence feels safer and living holy when compromise surrounds us.

Are you still burning, or has your fire faded into the winds of compromise? If you've grown lukewarm, it's time to rebuild your altar through genuine repentance, seek daily filling, and live with supernatural boldness. The darker the night grows, the brighter authentic believers must shine. Don't settle for religious routine when God offers transforming fire. Let your life burn bright until Jesus returns.

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Loyalty has become a forgotten virtue in today's world of convenience and self-focus. This raw, challenging episode confronts what true loyalty looks like in an age where commitment has become optional and faithfulness rare. 

The loyalty crisis affecting our world manifests in three critical areas. First, in our relationship with God—where many offer lip service without the obedience that costs something. Biblical loyalty isn't about religious performance but showing up when temptation strikes, when God seems silent in suffering, and when the crowd abandons ship. As Rick powerfully reminds us, "American Christianity preaches comfort. Biblical Christianity preaches loyalty."

The crisis extends into our relationships, where we're often connected but not committed. True loyalty gets tested when friends struggle with addiction or depression, when difficult confrontations become necessary, and when forgiveness feels impossible. Like Ruth told Naomi, loyalty declares, "where you go, I'll go" even when there's nothing to gain but shared sorrow.

Most challenging is the call to remain loyal to the church—protecting what God is building despite imperfections. With believers leaving churches over offense rather than doctrine, leaders burning out, and congregations splitting over personalities, we need the steadfastness described in Hebrews 10:25. The remnant God is raising in these end times aren't perfect, but they're faithful when it's unpopular, present when it's difficult, and unwavering when everything shakes. Will you be among the loyal ones still standing when Christ returns? The decision starts today.

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"The Jesus who doesn't fit into the American church's soft gospel or cultural friendly faith" - this episode of Renewed Mindsets delivers a powerful wake-up call to Christians who have embraced a comfortable, inoffensive version of Jesus that bears little resemblance to the biblical Christ.

Rick cuts straight to the heart of modern Christianity's greatest deception: the substitution of Jesus the King with Jesus the mascot. This Americanized Jesus loves without confrontation, accepts without transformation, and offers blessing without repentance. The problem? He's not real. Drawing from Scripture, Rick reminds us that Jesus is described as "a rock of offense" - not because He's harsh, but because truth disrupts comfort and light exposes what hides in darkness.

The episode presents a challenging question: When was the last time Jesus offended you? If you can't remember, perhaps you've surrounded yourself with teachers who tell you what your itching ears want to hear rather than what your soul needs. The biblical Jesus doesn't validate our brokenness; He transforms it. He doesn't affirm what culture celebrates when it contradicts Scripture; He calls it rebellion. This Christ demands complete surrender, not casual acknowledgment.

Matthew 21:44 presents our stark choice: "Whoever falls on this stone will be broken, but on whomever it falls, it will grind him to powder." There is no middle ground. We must either allow Christ to break our pride and tear down our self-built identities, or face His judgment. The offense Jesus brings is ultimately love - He wounds to heal, breaks to restore, and confronts to save.

Have you settled for a passive, people-pleasing Jesus who tolerates sin instead of destroying it? Text a friend about this episode, visit renewedmindsets.com for more content, and prepare your heart for the authentic Christ who loves you too much to leave you in deception. The time to wake up is now.

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Ever find yourself stuck in endless mental loops, questioning decisions God has already confirmed? You're not alone. 

In this raw, soul-stirring episode, we dive deep into the dangerous kind of overthinking that's not just mental gymnastics but spiritual warfare. When trauma is left unaddressed, when rejection or betrayal hasn't been brought before God, it creates thought patterns that keep us questioning everything—even when God has already answered.

We expose the subtle but devastating connection between unhealed wounds and the modern spirit of FOMO (fear of missing out). This dangerous combination has many believers constantly searching yet never settling, praying for things they already possess, and looking back fondly at situations that nearly destroyed them. "Overthinking steals your now by keeping you stuck in your then or obsessed with your next."

The enemy knows he can't snatch your salvation, but he'll try to smother your peace. A restless Christian is an ineffective Christian. That's why we offer practical, Scripture-based strategies for breaking free from the overthinking cycle: bringing trauma into the light, saturating your mind with truth, practicing contentment, and fixing your eyes firmly on Jesus rather than endless possibilities.

Whether you're exhausted from analyzing every situation or tired of feeling like God's blessings aren't enough, this episode offers hope. "Peace isn't the absence of discomfort; it's the presence of God in the middle of it." Take our five-minute daily challenge to identify what you're still chasing that God already gave you. Your overthinking mind is ready for rest, and true healing begins with surrendering those wounds to the Prince of Peace.

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Have you ever poured your heart into someone who couldn't—or wouldn't—love you back? The biblical prophet Hosea lived this reality when God commanded him to marry a woman who would repeatedly betray him. His story reveals a profound truth: sometimes our most painful relationships serve a divine purpose we can't yet see.

Today's episode dives deep into what it means to love with God's heart, especially when that love isn't returned. Many of us find ourselves loving people whose hearts are fractured—people who push away affection, sabotage relationships, or never learned what healthy love looks like. When we consistently show up with patience and faithfulness, these individuals often don't know how to respond. They might run, reject, or take what we've given them only to offer it to someone else.

The message of Hosea offers a radical perspective shift. Perhaps God placed you in their life not primarily to receive love but to give it—to show them what divine love looks like through your constancy. Your love becomes a seed planted in broken soil that may not sprout for years, maybe not until eternity. The value isn't measured by what returns to you but by what flows from you. As we explore this counterintuitive truth, you'll discover that loving like Hosea—loving like God—transforms not just those we love, but ourselves as well.

Ready to see your painful relationships through heaven's eyes? Listen now and discover how your unreturned love might be accomplishing more than you realize. If this message resonates with you, don't keep it to yourself—share it with someone who needs this perspective today. Visit renewedmindsetscom to explore more episodes that challenge conventional thinking with biblical truth.

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Fear has a way of demanding center stage in our lives. It pounds at the door of our thoughts, steals our peace, and tries to bend every decision around its threats. But there's something fear doesn't want you to remember—it must bow to a higher authority.

This devotional takes us deep into Philippians 2:10, revealing how "at the name of Jesus, every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth." Through powerful insights and bold declarations, we unpack what this means for the fears that plague your daily life. Whether you're battling anxiety about the future, fear of rejection, financial worries, or even fear of death itself—every single one must collapse under Christ's authority.

We explore the profound truth that you don't need to fight fear with positive thinking or your own strength. Instead, when you stand under the banner of Jesus' name, no fear can remain standing—it must kneel before the King of Kings. Through simple, practical steps and memorable declarations like "Fear is loud. Jesus is louder. Fear is strong. Jesus is stronger," you'll discover how to position yourself in this spiritual reality.

The devotional closes with Isaiah 41:10, God's tender promise that He is with you, strengthening you and holding you up with His victorious right hand. This week, take the challenge to speak Jesus' name over whatever specific fears have been controlling you. Place visible reminders in your daily environment and watch what happens when fear encounters the One it must bow to.

Ready to stop living under fear's shadow? Listen now and discover how to stand in the freedom that comes when fear bows to Jesus. If this message strengthens your faith, consider supporting our ministry to help create more Christ-centered content for believers navigating these challenging times.

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