PSALMS to God

We all know that person who seemed to overachieve at everything (maybe we ever were/are that person). For some reason, these people tend to get under our skin, which makes the story of Joseph that much more relatable. Let's talk about both sides of Joseph's story and see what we can learn about ourselves. Show Notes: www.psalmstogod.com/overachiever Instagram: www.instagram.com/shiree.hughes

Countless people try to force the love of God on people they meet, but love isn't something that's forced. It's something given freely, an offer that can accepted or rejected. The damage we cause by trying to force people into a relationship with God is deadly, so let's talk about it. Show Notes: www.psalmstogod.com/forcedlove Instagram: www.pslamstogod.com/shiree.hughes

Is it true that you should never be "alone" in your walk as a Christian? Several people have suggested just that, but I think it's a lot more nuanced than that. In fact I think at times you have to stand alone to grow your faith. Let's talk about how alone time builds your relationship with God and the Biblical basis for it.

Just when I think there's no way out, God always provides a way. He's been doing that for His people since the very beginning, which is why one of His names is Jehovah Jireh, the LORD will Provide. Let's talk about why this name is so important. Show Notes: www.psalmstogod.com/thelordwillprovide Instagram: www.instagram.com/shiree.hughes

Betrayal is always unexpected, and it always hurts. The Bible has many instances of betrayal, from sibling rivalries to Judas betraying Jesus. We spend a lot of time talking about the person who was betrayed and vilifying the betrayer, but what happens when we realize we have plenty in common the betrayer? The root cause of betrayal is always selfishness and we all fall prey to the temptation of s...

What does it mean to be meek? It’s a word we pass around but rarely define or dive into. Matthew 5:5 tells us the meek will inherit the earth, which means we should probably know what it means. DJ joined me as we tried to make sense of this Fruit of the Spirit and apply it to life. Show Notes: www.psalmstogod.com/meekness Instagram: shiree.hughes + iamdaprince_

We're talking about the Proverbs 31 Woman. Super impressive, great at everything, the definition of #goals... Oh, and an insanely overwhelming standard that seems to come up at the most inopportune times. Let's talk about it. Show Notes: www.psalmstogod.com/superwoman Instagram: www.instagram.com/shiree.hughes

The Pharisees stayed trying to "catch" Jesus. They were against Him, in favor of their own traditions and the status quo (which gave them power). The were so engrossed in trying to harm Jesus, they erred close to the *only* unforgivable sin. Following in their footsteps is a guaranteed way to get us into trouble. Let's look at how their actions look in our modern world and talk about the dangers o...

My Testimony Tuesday was too long for an instagram video, so I decided to make it into a podcast episode. When I need God to straighten out my finances, He came through with a quickness. At the end of the day though, it's not just about God filling up my cup, it's about what I do with what He's giving me. Show Notes: http://www.psalmstogod.com/ask Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/shiree.hughes

Hebrews 11 is a perfect description of faith, but faith is something that you have to grow into--it's personal. Since faith comes from experience and wisdom, I asked my grandfather to join me in discussing this important Fruit of the Spirit. About my grandfather: My grandfather is a retired musician and a minister in the United Methodist Church. He serves as a chaplain in various organizations and...

We've become desensitized to the world around us, and Matthew 24:12 already told us that would happen. It's been weighing on my heart in the aftermath of the most recent shootings, so I need to share how I noticed my own indifference creeping in.

Is it proper for a woman to "shoot her shot"? My friends and I have been talking about dating almost nonstop for the past week and while I wish I'd just recorded our conversation, I had to let some of that conversation bleed over in to the podcast. So let's talk about Ruth basically asking Boaz to marry her... Show Notes: http://www.psalmstogod.com/shootyourshot Instagram: http://www.instagram.com...

I went on my first mission trip! In this episode I wanted to dispel some of the beliefs about mission trips I encountered before I left *and* I wanted to share with you some of the miracles I experienced there. In the episode I share 6 miracles I saw throughout the week, and those are just the ones I know about! One thing is for certain, if you let God take the reigns, He'll show you Who He is. Sh...

Can you imagine eating something bland like oatmeal or grits, for days on end? Some times we have to give up the comforts of home to accomplish God's mission. How we handle giving up our favorite foods can indicate our willingness to turn away from sin. The Israelites thought it was better to be in bondage with great food, than free with a temporarily "bland" diet (Numbers 11:4-6). When God is del...

This is the last episode in the Black Israel series; it ties together everything we’ve been talking about. In this episode I ask the question, does it matter? And is it relevant to today? Show Notes: http://www.psalmstogod.com/blackisrael3 Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/shiree.hughes

What does "goodness" mean. God said everything He created was good; the Messiah said only God is good. Maryam and I sat down to talk about how we've been defining good and how our respective religions and cultures have shaped that perception. About Maryam: Maryam and I have known each other for about 4 years. We met in graduate school and ended up with the privilege of working together. Maryam is...

TL;DL The Black Israel series is not a justification for the Black Hebrew Israelites, who typically use this theory to assert superiority and spout hate. Hate is not of God and we are neither Greek nor Jew in Christ (Galatians 3:28). The purpose of the series is merely to point out interesting points from Deuteronomy 28. Also, work has me tied up with overtime and I'm leaving the country for a lit...

The Bible says that the people of Israel would be taken to a land they didn’t know, their children would be taken from them, their wives would be raped, their bodies left for the birds to eat. Sound like the Trans-Atlantic slave trade and American slavery? (The person/name I was trying to think of in the episode is Sara Baartman/the Hottentot Venus.) Transcript/Show Notes: www.psalmstogod.com/blac...

Three years ago I read Deuteronomy 28 and was shocked at how much it parallels the experience of Blacks in the Americas. Before I ever read those verses, however, I knew something was missing. I kept asking the question: Why do they hate us so much? This episode is the beginning of a series to talk about race, the Bible, and who the Israelites where and are. Show Notes/Transcript: www.psalmstogod....

Gentleness is something we typically associate with being kind, soft, and meek. Based on this description, no one in my family knows anything about gentleness. Luckily, the Bible has a lot more to say on gentleness than the connotation that most of us have. About Val: Val has served my life in many capacities: she is my cousin, was my elementary school keyboarding teacher, and was over youth minis...

If you can't control yourself with food, how can you control anything else in life? Fasting is an integral part of our walk with Christ, and an opportunity to grow. People don't usually associate fasting with Christianity, but Jesus expects us to fast! I tried out the Daniel Fast, so I wanted to share with you my experience with this fast. Transcript/Show Notes: http://www.psalmstogod.com/thedanie...

The questions isn't should a woman be able to abort her child, the question is why she would want to. Before we get to the end result, we have work through all the paths that led us there in the first place. Rape, lack of access to medical care, toxic environments... Let's talk about what we should be doing better. Show Notes: www.psalmstogod.com/RoeVWade Website: www.psalmstogod.com Instagram: ww...

You mean to tell me I can’t just wake up more patient? Patience is like a six pack, you have to go to the gym, sweat a little, feel gross, and wake up in pain a few times before you can claim the honor. So maybe it takes two episodes to talk about, too. Show Notes @ www.psalmstogod.com/patience2 Follow on Instagram: www.instagram.com/shiree.hughes

Many of us know we have a purpose, but most of us don't know what that purpose is. We've been taught so many different things about how to find our purpose--there are whole books on the subject. But sometimes it's all the other programming that has us confused. I may not know exactly what my purpose is, but I have a feeling I know what direction it's in. Show Notes -> www.psalmstogod.com/purpose P...

Any thing worth something is worth waiting for. That may mean fighting, or it may mean biding your time... Derrell shares how he went from dreaming of being a professional wrestler to actually being a professional wrestler. About Derrell: Derrell and I also met in college. He is a fellow graduate from the Mathematical Sciences department. We bonded over taboo and have been friends ever since. Afte...