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Empirical steps toward a Christian Psychology

nal perspective, especially those related to the C. Eric Jones, PhD.,
role of the Holy Spirit. Associate Professor,
Though a small study, the results bring to inte- Regent University.
rest the idea that we may not be incorporating Eric‘s research in-
our worldviews into our thoughts and actions as terests are Positive
much as we assume we do. To the extent this is Psychology, Self and
the case further research should follow to com- Social Cognition. He
plete the picture of this phenomenon. For now enjoys reading and
it seems prudent to suggest that we should be writing about the
more mindful of using of our Christian world- psychological and
view, practice it as much as we can and anticipa- theological implica-
te the day when our minds are actually changed tions of spiritual and
– Mylon Lefevre would be so happy. personal develop-
ment.
ejones@regent.edu

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