TPM and Free Will

by Ed Smith and Joshua Smith | Principles: Level Two, Supplemental Training

God waits patiently for us to move in His direction

Sin as Pain Management

by Ed Smith and Joshua Smith | Principles: Level Two, Supplemental Training

Sin as pain management is a common solution that never works

Memory, Belief and Emotion

by Ed Smith and Joshua Smith | Principles, Principles: Level Two, Supplemental Training

There are no painful memories. We feel whatever we believe.

Head and Heart Out of Sync

by Ed Smith and Joshua Smith | Principles: Level Two, Supplemental Training

When the head and heart are out of sync we will struggle.

Is Heart Belief Experiential

by Ed Smith and Joshua Smith | Principles: Level Two, Supplemental Training

All core belief is learned in the context of life experience.

Intellectual Belief is a Precursor to Faith

by Ed Smith and Joshua Smith | Principles: Level Two, Supplemental Training

Growing in knowledge of the truth is a precursor to heart belief.

Consequences of Believing Lies

by Ed Smith and Joshua Smith | Principles: Level Two, Supplemental Training

If we believe a lie, the consequences will be much the same as if it were true.

When the Truth Does NOT Feel True.

by Ed Smith and Joshua Smith | Principles: Level Two, Supplemental Training

Every believer possess the fullness of Christ and should be experiencing the fruit of the Spirit.

His Sheep Still Hear His Voice.

by Ed Smith and Joshua Smith | Principles: Level Two, Supplemental Training

TPM is based upon the reliability of God in revealing His truth to the heart of the one receiving prayer.

Faith is When Your Feet Touch the Bottom

by Ed Smith and Joshua Smith | Principles: Level Two, Supplemental Training

Faith is knowing the truth with the heart.

The Difference Between Our Will and Desire

by Ed Smith and Joshua Smith | Principles: Level Two, Supplemental Training

Our desire is what we want, our will is what we choose.

Emotion and Motive

by Ed Smith and Joshua Smith | Principles: Level Two, Supplemental Training

Motive: Why do we do what we do?

Double-mindedness

by Ed Smith and Joshua Smith | Principles: Level Two, Supplemental Training

Holding two or more opposing beliefs with the heart and mind at the same time.

Behavior Modification and the Fruit of the Spirit

by Ed Smith and Joshua Smith | Principles: Level Two, Supplemental Training

Controlled behavior is what all other religions practice. It is not a fruit of the Spirit.

Controlled Behavior is Not a Fruit of the Spirit

by Ed Smith and Joshua Smith | Principles: Level Two, Supplemental Training

Controlling behavior is not a fruit of the Spirit, but rather self effort and performance.

Emotion and Core Belief

by Ed Smith and Joshua Smith | Principles: Level Two, Supplemental Training

What we believe with our heart will produce the emotions we feel.

The Driving Force of Emotion

by Ed Smith and Joshua Smith | Principles: Level Two, Supplemental Training

We believe something, we feel something, we do something.

Controlling Our Emotions is Not Spiritual

by Ed Smith and Joshua Smith | Principles: Level Two, Supplemental Training

Controlling Emotions is Not Spiritual Suppression of what we feel is detrimental and cripples us in our walk. Key Concepts   We cannot live in this fallen world and escape the inevitable infection of lie-based thinking. Suppression of what we feel is not a...