If we are willing to be tender, honest, and vulnerable—that is, brokenhearted—God is able to heal us. This is the promise of Psalm 147:3! Then, when we are healed by God, it allows us to live life without being controlled by our hurts.
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86 – Everyday Covenants and Interest Satisfaction
Jeremiah talks about one of the basic building blocks of our relationships with God and others. The hypothesis is that in a healthy relationship, all wants and needs are discussed directly. The experiment is to communicate your interests and listen for the interests of the others.
Monday Good Stuff – Nothing is Impossible with God
The more we know God, the more we know how to relate, react, and respond in this world. One of the most amazing things about the Heavenly Father is that nothing is impossible for Him.
85 – Enjoy Where You Are
In this episode Jeremiah talks about simply enjoying where you are. The hypothesis is that we should intentionally fight against the instinct to constantly look for the next big thing. The experiment is to smell the roses along our journey with God. And there are a lot of roses!
84 – When Our Needs Go Unanswered
Jeremiah talks about what’s going on when we have needs that seem to go unfulfilled in God. The hypothesis is that there are genuine reasons why we may not receive answers from God, but that it is never because God doesn’t care. The experiment is to meditate, examine, discuss, and pray about our needs to…
Monday Good Stuff – It’s Nice to be Wanted (James 4:5)
You can’t have a deep relationship unless you feel wanted. James 4:5 tells us that God “jealously yearns for the spirit he has caused to dwell in us.” This means that God wants you! You don’t have to do anything to earn it. The foundation of the relationship with Him is already in place. This…
83 – Worship and Bowing Down: A Conversation
In this episode, Jeremiah has a conversation with his father, exploring the question: “What is worship?” The hypothesis is that bowing down is the foundational act at the root of worship. The experiment is to practice bowing down in your heart to God.
Monday Good Stuff – We Can’t Know Everything, but We Know God
The world is in a time of uncertainty, both for the future, but also when it comes to really knowing the facts of what is going on right now. But Jesus says He is the truth. And we also know that God cannot lie. This means that our relationship with God allows us to be…
81 – The Principle of Return
The hypothesis of this episode is that whatever we give out is what we receive, whether positive or negative, and that this is an important spiritual principle which has profound effects on lives. The experiment is to identify what you need, and intentionally take action to give that out to others.
80 – Rearrange Your Furniture
In this episode Jeremiah talks about making external changes to help our internal lives. The hypothesis is that sometimes we need to update our spaces or our schedules in order to accommodate internal change. The experiment is to look at how your needs and desires have shifted and to rearrange one external thing to help…