In this episode Jeremiah talks about how we communicate to God as His children. The hypothesis is that we have every right to tell God exactly what we want, because we know He is our Father. The experiment is to be real with Him about the things you desire, while knowing He gives good gifts…
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133 – Stop Fighting and Know He is God (Psalm 46:10)
In this episode, Jeremiah talks about earthly tumult, and the peace of knowing that God is God. The hypothesis is that the shared recognition of God as the all powerful King of kings will bring a ceasing of striving and war. The experiment is to first decide to stop conflict in your own life by…
101 – The Hopeful Expectation of Waiting and Watching
In this episode Jeremiah talks about an important attitude we must have in our relationship with God. The hypothesis is that an expectant hope in God is a spiritually healthy and creative approach to God in all seasons. The experiment is to replace our anxiety and uncertainty with the hopeful watching and waiting for God…
79 – The Evolution of Prayer and the Importance of Contemplation: A Conversation
Jeremiah has another conversation with his friend Lewis. In this episode, they discuss the historical evolution of prayer, as well as the importance of contemplation and waiting on the Lord.
78 – Your Kingdom Come, Your Will Be Done
In this episode, Jeremiah continues the exploration of the Lord’s Prayer that he started in episode 43. The hypothesis of this episode is that the second verse of the Lord’s Prayer is one of the most effective prayers we could ever make. The experiment is to use the second verse of the Lord’s prayer as…
67 – So Many Kinds of Prayer
In this episode Jeremiah discusses the major topics of prayer as presented in the writings of Paul. The hypothesis is that prayer is multidimensional, and that we should utilize more kinds of prayer in our devotional lives. The experiment is to explore different approaches to prayer in order to deepen our relationship with God. Special…
Monday Good Stuff – God is Near to Those Who Call on Him in Truth
This one Scripture could change your entire outlook, if you believe it! Psalm 145:18: The Lord is near to all who call on him, to all who call on him in truth
Monday Good Stuff – Prayer Changes the One Who Prays
Kierkegaard wrote that prayer does not change God, but it does change the one who prays. Sometimes we aren’t aware of how God responds to our prayer, but we should know that whenever we reach out in prayer, we connect with God, who is the source of all change and transformation. In this way, prayer…
Monday Good Stuff – Praying to Our Father of Fathers
The good stuff this week is that God is a good Father. If we ask for bread, he will not give us a stone (Luke 11). Jesus allows us to relate to God as Father, and He will not give anything other than good gifts to His children.
Make the Lord’s Prayer Personal
The first time I really remember the Lord’s prayer being recited, I was in sixth grade. Anytime I’d stay with my friend, his family would recite the Lord’s prayer before eating. They said it so fast and monotone that it seemed almost robotic to me. It actually turned me off to the Lord’s prayer because…