Cumi Cheree

In this conversation, we discuss the challenges of maintaining joy and peace in the face of testing and worry. We share personal experiences of being tested in our faith and how we have learned to rely on God in those moments. Understanding that prayer to God is what worry is to the enemy, we emphasize the importance of exchanging worry and fear for worship and surrendering to God's plan. We must trust in God's provision and seek guidance through prayer and scripture. Lastly, we remind listeners that God is always responsive and lovingly supports those who seek Him.

Grounding Scripture

Give It To Me | 2 Chronicles 16:9 and 1 Peter 5:7

Takeaways

• Maintaining joy and peace can be challenging in the face of testing and worry.
• When we have problems, God wants us to come to Him.
• Exchanging worry for worship and surrendering to God's plan is key.
• Trusting in God's provision and seeking guidance through prayer and scripture is essential.
• God uses testing to strengthen and refine our faith. 
• There are many ways to begin reading the bible, but there isn't a silver bullet. Just begin.
• Exchange worry and fear for peace and faith.
• Seek God and remember that He is always responsive and supportive.

In this conversation, we discuss the importance of trusting God and being content in the middle of the journey. We talk about how it can be challenging to transition from a season of waiting to a season of abundance and how we often struggle with knowing what to do with the blessings we receive. Have you ever struggled with letting go of that false feeling of control and trusting that God has a plan for your life? We have too! Join us as we discuss the importance of understanding God as a trustworthy Father and resting in His guidance as He meets us in the middle.

Scripture Reference
 
Deuteronomy 1:22 / Checking Out the Route

Takeaways

• Trusting God and being content in the middle of the journey is important.
• Transitioning from a season of waiting to a season of abundance can be challenging.
• Letting go of control and trusting God's plan is necessary.
• Understanding God as a trustworthy Father is crucial.
• Resting in God's guidance is essential.

According to Strong's Concordance, fear is to be afraid but also revere, honor, respect, and be in awe of. In this episode, the book of Malachi reminds us that God gives attention to our conversations with one another and those who fear Him will be recorded in His book of Remembrance.  We also discuss the additional blessings God gives to those who fear Him, such as being spared on the great and terrible day of the Lord.  Finally, we concluded with an invitation to recommit to Christ and invest in a deep relationship with Him.

Grounding Scripture

Book of Remembrance | Malachi 3:16-18

Takeaways

• Remembering God is essential in maintaining a deep and meaningful relationship with Him.
• Fearing the Lord means revering, honoring, and respecting Him in all aspects of life.
• God pays attention to those who fear Him and hears their conversations.
• Being written in the book of remembrance is a sign of God's love and care for His people.
• God considers His followers to be His treasured possession and delights in them.
• It is important to worship God above all else and not be consumed by earthly wealth or distractions.
• Those who have strayed from their faith are encouraged to recommit to Christ and invest in a rich relationship with Him.

Summary

In this episode, Dena Cheree discusses the concept of memorial stones from the Book of Joshua. She shares her personal experience of being in a valley season and how her journal served as a memorial stone to God's goodness and grace. Dena emphasizes the importance of remembering God and how it leads to action and faith. She encourages listeners to create their own memorial stones through journaling and reflecting on God's faithfulness.

Grounding Scripture

Remember Me | Joshua 4:21-24

Additional Scripture References:

2 Chronicles 20:26, 2 Kings 20: 1-7

Takeaways

• Memorial stones serve as reminders of God's faithfulness and can be created through journaling or other means of capturing God's work in our lives.
• Valley seasons are appointed and purposed for our growth, both internally and eternally.
• Remembering God leads to action and faith, as seen in the Bible when God remembers His people and when His people remember Him.

In this episode, Dr. Kish shares her personal testimony of changing her name after a divorce and embracing a new identity. She discusses the importance of obeying God's calling, even when it goes against societal norms and expectations. Dr. Kish emphasizes the need to trust in God's timing and power, using the stories of the woman with the issue of blood and Jairus' daughter as examples. She encourages listeners to let go of the old to embrace the new. She issues a call to arise in your true God-given identity.

Grounding Scripture

12 years | Mark 5:21-43

Takeaways

• Obeying God typically requires going against societal norms and expectations.
• Trust in God's timing and power, even when it doesn't make sense.
• Let go of the old and embrace the new in order to arise in your true God-given identity.
• Have faith and believe that God can bring healing and deliverance in any situation.

Summary

In this episode, we discuss the importance of being intentional about what we consume spiritually; likewise physically. We emphasize the connection between our consumption and our beliefs, highlighting the need to guard our hearts and minds. Using Galatians 5:16-26 as a guide, we remind our listeners that the works of the flesh and Spirit are evident and we can easily identifiable in our lives. We also touch on the impact of media consumption on our mental and emotional well-being. Overall, we encourage listeners to walk in step with the Spirit and align their beliefs with their actions.

Grounding Scripture

Watch What You Eat | Galatians 5:16-26

Takeaways

• Be intentional about what you consume, both physically and spiritually.
• Guard your heart and mind by being mindful of what you consume.
• Consider fasting from social media to create space for spiritual growth.
• Media consumption can impact your mental and emotional well-being.
• Align your beliefs with your actions and walk in step with the Spirit.

In this episode, we draw inspiration from 1 Corinthians 9:24 and Hebrews 12:1-2, discussing the race of faith every Christian is commissioned to run, knowing there is a great reward at the end for those who endure.  We emphasize the need to trust in God, lay aside distractions and sins, and fix our eyes on Jesus; while warning against comparison and selfishness. We highlight perseverance, preparation, and the Holy Spirit's role during our race. We encourage you to run your best race, represent God in all aspects of life, and strive to live according to His will, reminding you that Jesus is the perfecter of our faith.

Grounding Scripture

Run Your Race | 1 Corinthians 9:24 and Hebrews 12:1-2

Takeaways

• Trust in God and run your race with endurance and focus.
• Lay aside distractions and sins that entangle you.
• Fix your eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith.
• Avoid comparing yourself to others and stay focused on your race.
• Be a source of refreshment and encouragement for others in their race. We are called to act as representatives of God in all aspects of life.
• Running our best race requires a mindset shift and a focus on God's will.
• Complacency and lukewarmness in our faith can hinder our ability to finish the race.
• When we stumble on our race we must remember to repent.

In this episode, we continue discussing trust from the vantage point of what life looks like when you don't trust God. We delve into the book of Numbers, examining the story of Moses sending the 12 spies to survey the promised land of Canaan. A 40-day tour of the promise turned into 40 years in the wilderness! Join us as we dissect this scripture to learn about the importance of trusting God and ultimately the benefits that accompany it. 

Grounding Scripture

Avoid the Setback! (Trusting God Part 2) | Numbers 12-14

Additional Scripture References 

• Psalm 37:3-5
• Psalm 46:1-2
• Psalm 84:11-12
• Matthew 6:28
• Psalm 32:10
• Mark 11:22-24
• Isaiah 26:3

Takeaways

• Trusting God is essential to the life of a Christian and comes with many blessings; likewise not trusting God can lead to a life filled with setbacks.
• Speaking scriptures and truths about God out loud can help override negative thoughts and beliefs.
• The internal work of trusting God is crucial for personal growth and relationship with God.

In this episode, we discuss trusting God, including what it means, its challenges, and its impact on our lives. The conversation emphasizes relying on God's wisdom over our own understanding and emotions, sharing personal experiences on finding contentment and aligning with God's purpose. We highlight the importance of trust in decision-making and emotional well-being, caution against relying on past hurts and fears, and stress the need for vulnerability, honesty, and seeking God's wisdom in all areas of life.

Grounding Scripture

Trust God | Proverbs 3:5-6

Takeaways

• Trust in the Lord with all your heart (mind, will and, emotions). All of these must surrender to Christ.
• Our paths may not always feel straight or smooth, but that doesn't mean we're not on the right path.
• Discontentment often stems from relying on our own logic and desires instead of trusting God's plan.
• Trusting God involves capturing thoughts that come against the knowledge of Christ.
• Be vulnerable and honest in our relationship with God and others.
• Do not rely on past hurts and fears to guide your decisions.
• Seek to know God and His wisdom in all areas of our lives.

In this episode, we pick up where we left off discussing the importance of letting go of dead things in order to embrace the new things that God has for us. Join us as we discuss the need to let go of attachments, whether it be people, mindsets, or ways of doing things, in order to step into God's best for our lives.

Grounding Scripture

Let It Go | I Samuel 16:1

Takeaways

• Letting go of dead things is necessary in order to embrace the new things that God has for us.
• Attachments to people, mindsets, or ways of doing things can hinder us from stepping into God's best for our lives.
• Being in tune with God's leading and having a renewed mind is essential in order to let go of dead things and embrace the new.
• Names hold significance and can be a reflection of our identity and purpose.
• Trusting in God's timing and plan is crucial when it comes to letting go and embracing the new.