In this episode, Jeremiah talks about our motivations in our relationships with others. The hypothesis is that our primary agenda in any relationship must be love. The experiment is to search our hearts to be honest about our motivations, and to practice making love our priority.
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90 – Love Your Enemies
The hypothesis of this episode is that loving our enemies is a fundamental characteristic of living the godly life. The experiment is to love your enemies, whether close or afar.
Monday Good Stuff – God Wants You to be Happy
Looking at the parable of the Prodigal Son, it is striking that the father of the story (who symbolizes God) goes so far out of his way to make his son happy. We are all God’s children, and God cares about your happiness.
87 – The Depth of Friendship
In this episode, Jeremiah talks about friendship. The hypothesis is that a friendship is available with Jesus Christ, and it is a powerful kind of relationship that we are also meant to have with one another. The experiment is to be an active friend to others.
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!
Monday Good Stuff – Give and it Shall be Given to You
Luke 6:37-38 37 – “Do not judge, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven. 38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with…
63 – Encourage One Another (Like a Paraclete)
Jeremiah explores the hidden depths of the Scriptural concept of encouragement. The hypothesis is that encouraging one another is an expression of the Holy Spirit which builds us up and helps us grow. The experiment is to encourage people by sharing from your relationship with God.
52 – On a Limb for Someone Else
The hypothesis of this episode is that our spiritual lives are incomplete if we do not express compassion and kindness to our fellow people. The experiment is to actively help those who are outside of our normal circle of relationships.
Displace the Negative
Sometimes we are so invested in a problem that we cannot see past it. When a negative reaction or situation won’t change no matter what we try, it may be because we are trying too hard to figure out the answer. We could look at the issue from every angle, but doing so makes the…
38 – Displace the Negative
It is time to get out of a destructive cycle of negativity. The hypothesis of this episode is that we often have to be outside of a problem in order to see it objectively and address it. The experiment is to identify an ongoing problem in your life, determine to put it aside, and displace…