Often in our culture we  focus more on emotions and  “feelings” then “thinking”.   The Bible tells us to love God with all our heart, soul and mind… (Deut. 6:5; Mark 12:30).  Christ-like maturity comes when we not only have a heart for the things God does but when were able to reason and see life as He does as well.   Your “mind” is a critical part in this process.  Al Mohler has some good insights on “Intellectual Discipleship”

http://www.albertmohler.com/2011/01/14/intellectual-discipleship-following-christ-with-our-minds/