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A Jesus-centered daily-renewal practice

8 Pillarsof the Mind

Renew your Mind! Change your Life!

A renewed mind can change everything.

In spring 2012, personal trainer/advisor Donovan Duran discovered the 8 Pillars after his own weight-loss transformation and spiritual awakening. His mission is to help people deepen their relationship with the Lord and put faith into daily life.

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The framework

Eight practices for a renewed mind.

Each pillar makes room for faith to take root in the way we think, speak, focus, and live.

  1. Nutrition

    01

  2. Study

    02

  3. Meditation

    03

  4. Giving

    04

  5. Recharge

    05

  6. Journal

    06
    Write an entry

  7. Affirmation

    07

  8. Exercise

    08

Short-form reflections

Keep the practice moving.

Discover quick reminders for living the 8 Pillars in the everyday moments that shape your mind.

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  1. Nutrition

    Nourish with intention

    A daily practice for caring for the body and mind.

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  2. Study

    Make room for truth

    Create space to learn, reflect, and draw closer to Jesus.

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  3. Meditation

    Be still and listen

    A moment to quiet the noise and be present with God.

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  4. Giving

    Let faith move outward

    Practice generosity as a way of putting faith into action.

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  5. Recharge

    Receive the rest you need

    Make room for restoration in the rhythm of your day.

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  6. Journal

    Notice what is taking root

    Use reflection to pay attention to what God is growing in you.

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  7. Affirmation

    Speak life over the day

    Choose words that encourage a renewed mind and steady heart.

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  8. Exercise

    Care for the body entrusted to you

    Move with gratitude and intention.

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The foundation

“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
Romans 12:2Translation to be confirmed for launch

About the practice

More than motivation. A way to live what you believe.

8 Pillars of the Mind brings spiritual renewal into the everyday rhythms that shape our minds and lives.

Through Jesus Christ, each practice is an invitation to draw closer to Him and put faith into action — in what we nourish, study, meditate on, give, how we recharge, journal, affirm, and do.

A faithful step, taken today.

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Next horizons

A place for what comes next.

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Resources for the journey.

Coming soon — a future home for resources that support the practice.

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