PSALMS to God

Can you imagine giving up everything you know to stand by someone who's not a blood relative? Actually can you imagine doing the same for a blood relative? Would you give up your career? Friends? Way of living? Basically, how far would you go to have someone's back? Ruth left everything she knew behind and made a new life for herself to make sure her mother-in-law was alright. Transcript/Show Note...

Do you seek approval of the world before you do what God has called you for? Sometimes we ask everybody *except* God to tell us who we are. Let's talk about it. Transcript/Show Notes: https://www.psalmstogod.com/2019/04/who-making-your-plans.html Instagram: shiree.hughes

Can you imagine the responsibility of being queen of a nation? Royals are groomed their whole life for this responsibility. So what happens when a commoner is elevated to that station? God placed us, commoners, in the heart of His kingdom, and we too are struggling to adapt in our new role. Esther's story is like something out of a fairy tale, plus all the drama of a Hallmark movie. We can learn a...

One of the names of God is "The LORD is Peace." It's such an obvious name, but it only occurs once in the Bible. Let's look at that instance and see how it applies to us today. Transcript/Show Notes: http://www.psalmstogod.com/thelordispeace Instagram: shiree.hughes

The Passover and it's connection to the crucifixion and resurrection of Christ is the foundation of Christianity. So, why are we more concerned with "Easter" than Passover? How did we manage to get to the point where the only two holiday Christians are known for are actually pagan holidays? Show Notes: https://www.psalmstogod.com/2019/04/passover-resurrection.html Instagram: shiree.hughes

Would you risk your life to do the right thing? We often think this means grand gestures and big finales that are only seen on TV, but what if it's as simple as allowing yourself to be vulnerable and do something good for someone even if you fear a betrayal on their part. (Matthew 16:24-26) Transcript/Show Notes: https://www.psalmstogod.com/2019/04/take-up-your-cross.html Instagram: shiree.hughes

Your instinct is telling you one thing, but your mind is trying to rationalize everything, so it's telling you the opposite. Can you ever trust your gut feeling if you don't truly believe in the power of Christ? Well, Hosea trusted God even though God told him to marry a prostitute! Transcript/Show Notes: https://www.psalmstogod.com/2019/04/most-likely-to-step-out-on-faith.html Instagram: shiree.h...

Peace is hard to come by in a world of violence, but we're all seeking it anyway. Sarah and I talk about what we've learned about peace through the ups, downs, and zig-zags of life. About Sarah: Sarah and I met in college; she's my sorority sister. Sarah works as a nurse, which sounds like an epically stressful job to me, we've seen each other through the stressors of undergrad, grad school, and n...

What if your parents guaranteed you a reprieve, a loophole, from your punishment before they even told you what your punishment was. That's exactly what God did for us. (Genesis 3:14-15) Transcript/Show Notes: https://www.psalmstogod.com/2019/03/the-woman-serpent.html Instagram: shiree.hughes

You'd think I would learn how to be a good Christian from the Church, but the major lessons the spark my growth as a young adult were actually taught to me by the ladies of my sorority. Now I'm sharing them with you so we can start sharing them as a Church. Show Notes: http://www.psalmstogod.com/christianlife Instagram: shiree.hughes

How is it that I’ve been a follower of Christ for 18+ years, but I’m not baptized? Let’s talk about baptism; let’s talk about what it means, what it should mean, and why I take it so seriously. Also, as of recording this, my baptism date might be sooner than you think. Show Notes: http://www.psalmstogod.com/2019/03/born-again.html Instagram: shiree.hughes

Why do I believe in God? Why do I believe in Christ? There are plenty of historical prophecies in the Bible, but something has to make you pick it up in the first place. The truth is, the initial steps to belief are always an invitation from the Holy Spirit. Let me testify about how the Holy Spirit invited me to bow before God. Show Notes: http://www.psalmstogod.com/2019/03/how-i-found-god.html In...

Back in the day it was about popularity; now it's about being an "influencer." Which person from the Bible do you think embodies this, and what could we learn from him? David was a great leader, a great king, and a man after God's own heart--but he was far from perfect. Transcript/Show Notes: http://www.psalmstogod.com/2019/03/most-popular-guy.html Instagram: shiree.hughes

Do you ever feel like telling people just how dumb you think they are? Maybe you don't understand what people are trying to tell you? Proverbs 17:27 + some life experience have taught me just how to handle these situations. Transcript/Show Notes: http://www.psalmstogod.com/unknown Instagram: shiree.hughes

Everyone could use some joy in their life, but what exactly is it? Is it better than happiness? How do we get it, and more importantly, how do we keep it? My parents are joining me to talk the Fruit of the Spirit known as joy. About Mom & Dad: Most people look to their parents for an example, and I'm no different. I took a little bit of each of their personalities--my mom is analytical and good wi...

We're all up for this award. There are no perfect followers of Christ. Moses didn't want to lead the people; Jonah ran away; David slept with another man's wife and had him kill; Paul was notorious for persecuting Christians. But over time, God changed them and He'll change us, too, if we let Him. Transcript/Show Notes: https://www.psalmstogod.com/2019/02/most-improved.html Instagram: shiree.hughe...

El Olam means The Everlasting God. I made the mistake of thinking everlasting referred to His presence, but everlasting is God's essence. Transcript/Show Notes: http://www.psalmstogod.com/2019/02/the-everlasting-god.html Instagram: shiree.hughes

The church has a responsibility for social justice issues. One person in particular shows us how to stand up for the rights of others, will we follow that lead? Let's look at how Nehemiah confronted injustice. Transcript/Show Notes: http://www.psalmstogod.com/2019/02/most-likely-to-be-revolutionary.html Instagram: shiree.hughes

God calls us to be generous and not be greedy. We are not to take everything for ourselves, but meant to give freely to those in need. #LoveYourNeighbor (Deuteronomy 24:19-21) Transcript/Show Notes: https://www.psalmstogod.com/2019/02/generosity.html Instagram: shiree.hughes

We couldn't talk about love without talking about dating! Devin is back--well, he never left--and we're talking about dating in 2019. About Devin: Devin and I went to college together. We met through a mutual friend and through Greek life. We've had so many conversations about failures and successes in love that it only seemed right to have him as the guest discussing love. Transcript/Show Notes:...

Deuteronomy 10:17-19 isn't the only verse that commands us to love and respect those who are not like us, so why are so many so-called followers of God overtly and passively racist? Why are so many willing to ignore the plights of others? Why are so many anti-immigrant? #LoveYourNeighbor Transcript/Show Notes: http://www.psalmstogod.com/liberty Instagram: shiree.hughes

God called us to love one another. It sounds simple, but it's a big ask. God is love, so it's only through knowing Him that we can understand love. Devin and I try to piece together what we've learned about love other the years. One things for certain, we're all still learning. About Devin: Devin and I went to college together. We met through a mutual friend and through Greek life. We've had so ma...

Pioneers blaze the trail and work through hardships to do something no one else has done before. As Christians we are called to travel a road that isn't widely traveled, and often we may need to pioneer our own way. It's scary, but there is definitely someone in the Bible to learn this trick from. One of the major pioneers of the Bible is Noah. Transcript/Show Notes: http://www.psalmstogod.com/the...

YHWH (or Jehovah) Rapha means the LORD who heals. I've seen Him heal, so I have good reason to call Him this. Has He healed you and do you know Him as YHWH Rapha? Transcript/Show Notes: http://www.psalmstogod.com/jehovahrapha Instagram: shiree.hughes

God gives great revelation in the wee hours of the night. This weekend was one of those times. I don't know if words can relay an experience that Holy Spirit gives, but I'm gonna try to share with you the beautiful experience and message I received this weekend. Show Notes: http://www.psalmstogod.com/afatherslove Instagram: shiree.hughes