Aloha friends and welcome back! It is so nice to be back with you folks after taking the month of August off to take a load off and adjust to my kids new social distancing schooling schedule.  With all my heart and did my best to work on the podcast while I was on break, but God had me focusing on other things and allowed me this time to push out the first episode only; leaving the rest in his hands. 
today I want to talk about what is currently on a lot of our plates; Distance Learning.  this new form of school has our scheduled shifted, routines twisted and our attention fully committed to helping our littles ones have the best school year they possible can get with our homes being the classroom and ourselves being their T.A's (teachers assistance) for the next few weeks.

Main Scripture:  1 Kings 3:9: "So give your servant a discerning heart to govern your people and to distinguish between right and wrong.  For who is able to govern this great people of yours."

Olelo Noeau (Hawaiian Proverb): #905- He po'i na kai uli, kai ko'o, 'a'ohe hina puko'a.
Translation:  Though the sea be deep and rough, the coral rock remains standing.
Meaning:  Said of one who remains calm in the face of difficulty.

Other scriptures mentioned

1. 1 Kings 3: 1-13 (Solomon and Gods conversation) 
2. Proverbs 3:5-6:  Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.  In all your ways submit to him, and he will make your path straight. 
3. Joshua 1:9:  Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." 
4. John 16:33:  I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace.  In the world you will have tribulation.  But take heart:  I have overcome the world."
5. 2 Timothy 1:7:  For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power love, and self-control. 
6. Matthew 11:2-30:  "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."
7. John 3:16:  for God so love the world that he gave his one and only son, that who so ever believes in him, shall not perish but have everlasting life.

Hawaiian words

1. keiki:  Children 

Quotes

1. "Failure is not the opposite of success-it's a part of it." -William Ritter

Other episodes to listen to similar to this

1. S1:Ep1:  Do You Know Your Beautiful?
2. S1:Ep6: When Discouragement Creeps In. 

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Thanks for listening. until next time...

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As July comes to an end, so does the first season of Faith In Between.  We ran for 5 months straight starting on March 31,2020 until July 28th 2020.  This season was so brand new that everything on here was honestly a new discovery.  I got to really settle into this place God is calling me to as a podcaster and friend.  There was so many blessings as each month went on as well as many struggle and long long nights.  I am so happy to say that as we are coming to the end of season 1 I feel God calling me to do even more fun and amazing things when we return in September to kick off season 2! Ugh I can already picture how amazing it will be.  Thank you folks for tuning in with me during season 1, I had so much fun this season and I can't wait for season 2, i'll see you folks in September.

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Refocusing on God

I don't know about you, but life always seems to get thrown off just a little bit. This past month has been really hecktec and I didn't notice when my focus began to change from Christ, to everything that has been going on around me.  I started falling into a cycle of constant worry and stress.  It wasn't until a bible study from Proverbs 31 ministries that helped me discover that my focus was off and because of that, flipping my entire heart for Christ around.  Come sit with as I sort through how to refocus on God. 

Special announcements 

• Faith in Between has reached 200 downloads
• Moloka'i is my biggest audience 
• Faith in Between has international listeners 

Key Verses in this episode

• Psalm 119:2:  Blessed are those who keep his testimonies, who seek him with their whole hearts 
• Matthew 14:22-36 (full passage reading)
• Matthew 14:29:  "Come," he said. Then Peter gor down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. 
• Matthew 14:30:  But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and, beginning to sink, cried out, "Lord, save me!"
• Matthew 14:31:  Immediately Jesus reached out his hand and caught him.  "You of little faith," he said, 'why did you doubt?"
• Philippians 4:6-7: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your request to God.  And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  
• Matthew 19:26:  Jesus looked at them and said, "With man this is impossible, but with god all things are possible." 
• Colossians 3:2:  Set your minds on the things that are above, not on things that are on earth. 
• Matthew 11:28-29:  Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Proverbs 31 ministries quotes

• "If we focus on fear, we can't focus on peace. If we focus on anger, we can't focus on love.  When we focus on despair, we can't focus on joy."
• "What we focus on also determines what we don't focus on."  

Special Links

• https://www.proverbs31.org/ (proverbs 31 ministries web page) 
• https://proverbs31.org/study/online-bible-studies/hidden-potential#blog (Hidden potential online bible study)
• https://proverbs31.org/read/devotions (proverbs 31 daily devotions)
• https://www.p31bookstore.com/collections/online-bible-studies/products/hidden-potential (Proverbs 31 book store/Hidden potential book by Wendy Pope)

Other Faith In Between episodes mentioned in this one to check out

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Everything is changing!! 

When things change its usually sudden and inconvenient.  No matter how often things change in our lives it never seems to get any easier.  I know there are plenty things in my life currently that are changing and I am filled with both fear and excitement as I continue to walk this new path that Christ has me on.  Curious to know what they are?  Come join me today as we talk about the many changes in our lives and specifically all the ones that have me in a frenzy! I hope to be with you folks in this episode.  

Whats changing in my life (small overview)
1.  New home
2. new podcast look/ layout/ feel
3. the world that we currently live in

Key versus in this episode
1. Jeremiah 29:11:  For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord, they are plans for good and not for disaster; to give you a future and a hope. 

2. John 14:27:  Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.   I do not give to you as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.   

3. Joshua 1:9:  Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous.  Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go. 
 
4. Proverbs 19:2:  Desire without knowledge is not good-how much more will hasty feet miss the way!

5. 1 Corinthians 16:13:  Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be courageous; be strong. 

Other episodes to check out similar to this topic. 
1. Ep8: Can No really mean Yes? 
2. Ep6: When discouragement creeps in. 

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Can No, mean Yes?

Often times we absolutely hate being told no, but what if I told you that through Christ no can actually mean yes?  Well its totally true and i'll unpack it all here in this episode.  We'll talk about how God can change the "no's" in your life to yes's as he sets up and carries out his plan and purpose in your life.  You won't want to miss this. 

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Here are all the scriptures that I mention during this episode.  Go ahead and explore them further, write them down and put save them for when you need a reminder from Christ.  

• Jeremiah 29:11:  For I know the plans I have for you says the Lord, they are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 
• Psalm 20:4: May he give you the desires of your heart and make all your plans succeed. 
• Proverbs 19:21:  Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the Lord’s purpose that prevails. 
• Isaiah 28:29:  All this also comes from the Lord almighty, whose plan is wonderful, whose wisdom is magnificent. 
• Proverbs 3: 5-6:  Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean no on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him  and he will make your plans straight. 
• Psalm 62:8: Trust in him at all times, you people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge
• Isaiah 55:9:  As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your thoughts. 
•  Galatians 6:9: Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. 
• Hebrews 10:23:  Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful
•  Romans 12:12:  Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 
• Philippians 4:6: Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present you requests to God. 
• 1 Thessalonians 5:17:  Pray continually

(all scriptures are in order throughout the episode)

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Good talk instead of Gossip

What does God say about gossip

• There are many many bible verses on the specific topic of gossip. 
• A lot of them are found in the book of proverbs. 
• Ephesians 4:29:  Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen  
•  Unwholesome:  poisonous, harmful, detrimental, destructive, damaging, corrupting etc. 
• Building others up according to their needs. 
  • If your not building someone up you are gossiping 
  • If your not there with the other persons needs in mind you are gossiping
• That it may benefit those who listen 
  • If whoever is listening to you cannot benefit from what your saying you are gossiping 
  • If they cannot see you as person to trust with things that you say, you are not benefiting them and are gossiping
• Gossip is gossip and we are either apart of it or we are not. 

Why do we gossip

• Its entertaining to our souls 
• We have been around others who gossip a lot and have obtained it as one of our natural behaviors 
• We don’t see the harm in it all the time 
• We feel the need to have to fit in 
• We rather say something about someone else to keep others from knowing about ourselves 
• We are upset at the other person 
• We don’t connect personally with the other person 
• We want to feel connected with others so through what we talk about others.
• Proverbs 20:19:  A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much.  
• Matthew 12:36:  But I tell you that everyone will have to give account on the day of judgement for every empty word they have spoken.

What can we do instead of gossiping

1. Do not engage with gossip in the first place :Proverbs 20:19:  A gossip betrays a confidence; so avoid anyone who talks too much. 

2.   Instead of gossiping to others about someone, turn that into a conversation with God in prayer :James 5:16: Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed.  The prayer of the righteous person is powerful and effective. 

3.    Be aware of your thoughts and your words :Psalm 33:12-13:  Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies.  

Be careful with you gossip

• Gossip is very dangerous and should be taken seriously
• Words that are said can hurt someone as much as physical damage can do
• Proverbs 18:21:  The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit.  
• We need to practice restraint when speaking of others 
• Speak to God before even thinking about speaking to anyone else.

Final scripture 

Ephesians 4:15-16:  Instead, speaking the truth in love, we will grow to become in every respect the mature body of him who is the head, this is, Christ.  15: From him the whole body, joi

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What is discouragement?

•  A loss of confidence or enthusiasm;  ( google search dictionary definition) 
• Romans 8:28:  And we know that in all things God works for the good those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.  
• Read Genesis chapter 3 when the enemy disguised as the serpent 
• Genesis 3:13-14:  Then the Lord God said to the women, “what is this you have done?” 14- the woman said,” the serpent deceived me, and I ate.”  

3 Ways the enemy discourages us

1. He points out our weaknesses to make us question ourselves in what we are doing

• Phillippians 4:7:And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus 

2.  He physically does things in our day to overwhelm us and to support what he is whispering to us. 

• 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18:  Rejoice always, 17: Pray continually, 18-Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus 

3. He moves us away from Christ, He makes us second guess our faith and hope in Christ 

• 1 Thessalonians 5:24:  The one who calls you is faithful, and he will do it. 
• Mark 9:23-24:  “If you can?” Said Jesus. “Everything is possible for one who believes.” 24: Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me with my unbelief!” 

What did I do to overcome this discouragement 

1.  I needed to stop for a moment and really think about what I was allowing myself to think, and come up with facts to the statements I was making to myself (the enemies voice)

• Philippians 1:9-10:  And this is my prayer:  That your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, 10 so that you may be able to discern what is best and my be pure and blameless for the day of Christ
• Proverbs 3:5-6:  Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; 6 in al your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. 

2. Ask God for his help

• Matthew 21: 22:  “If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer.” 
• Psalm 16:8:  I keep my eyes always on the Lord.  With him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.

3. Just do it. 

• 1 Peter 1: 14-16:  As obedient children, do not conform to the evil desires you had when you lived in ignorance.  15 But just as he who called you holy, so be holy in all you do;  16for it is written: “ Be holy, because I am holy.” 
• Proverbs 10:4: Lazy hands make for poverty, but diligent hands bring wealth.  

Encouragement from Christ

• 2 Chronicles 16:9: For the eyes of the Lord range throughout the earth to strengthen those whose hearts are fully committed to him.
• Zephaniah 3:17:  The Lord your God is with you, the mighty Warrior who saves.  He will take great delight in you; in his love he will no longer rebuke you.  But will rejoice over you with singing.”
• Ephesians 5:10:  Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his might power. 
• Ephesians 5:

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Aloha everyone,

I am so excited to bring you my official first episode in my new series Poetry&Podcasting.  This poem that I wrote is a special one dedicated to my husband.  I wrote it for our 10 year anniversary of our partnership.  Ten years ago on April 25th we became a couple and eventually years later, husband and wife.  
This year I wanted to give him something special and couldn't figure out what to do. Until God spoke to my heart and eventually lead me to write this amazing piece, sparking a whole new passion and love for spoken word and my husband.  I hope you enjoy it and if you like it leave me a comment and let me know.. 

Mahalo, Uilani Kumuhone 

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Aloha, 

Today I am so excited to launch my brand new series called Poetry&Podcasting.  In this series I will be featuring a mix of my own work as well as work from other poets whom I feel can bring us blessing and encouragement through spoken words.  The type of poetry you will typically find here is spoken word poetry or SLAM poetry.  A unique and exciting form of poetry sure to wow your creative and passionate side no matter what topic you are talking about.  
Please note that with anything not every poem will be engaging and/or speak to every single person that will come across it, but I do believe that Poetry is a unique language that can speak fluently to some and not so fluent to others. And THATS OKAY!! if some of the poems that will be featured here doesn't speak to you right away, its totally fine, but please be kind with your words as all poems are personal to each poet and can touch from specific times int their life that can be a very touchy subject.  But thats the beauty of poetry it allows us to express ourselves and speak on even the most touchy of topics.  
I hope you folks will enjoy this series as much as I am.  I hope you enjoy every poem and keep coming back for more.  
Mahalo until next time 
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Time With God 

How many of you?

• Always feel busy 
  • Kids, work, school, extracurricular activities, home makers 
• don’t spend time with Christ? 
  • Praying, reading his word, soaking 
• How many of that do we actually do in the day, verses all the other things that we do in the day that just takes up out time? 
  • Facebook scrolling, instagram, twitter, YouTube, tictok, 
• Lets try to reflect on our day, and find the leasiure times when we are not doing anything.  
• Luke 10:38-42:  Now as they went on their way, Jesus entered a village.  And a women named Martha welcomed him into her house.  She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet and listened to his teaching.  But Martha was distracted with much serving.  And she went up to him and said, “Lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone?  Tell her then to help me.” But the Lord answered her, “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things, but one thing is necessary.  Mary has chosen the good portion, which will not be taken away from her.” 
• All God wants from us is our time.  

Clarification

• This is not for God, but for us. 
• Matthew 11:28:  Then Jesus said, “ Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.”
• There is no perfect way to do this, and no exact structure, work it into your day as best as you can
• Actually try to do it.  
• Psalm 44:21- God would surely have known it , for he knows the secrets of every heart. 
• Spending time with him is for the good and the bad times in our lives.  

But how?

• Pick a time today that you think will work best for you
• Pick how long can you or do you want to put aside? 
• Morning or night?
• Know who God made you to be. 
• Use what is best comfortable for you to do 
  • Don’t think only one way of spending time with christ 
  • Online resources 
  • Podcast 
  • Bible apps 
  • Worship 
  • Prayer 

Online resources

https://www.proverbs31.org/

https://blog.feedspot.com/christian_women_blogs/   ( a sight that list out christians Bloggs) 

https://www.worthbeyondrubies.com/resources-for-christian-women/  (resources for christian women)
Podcast I listen to

• Proverbs 31 ministries 
• Thankful homemaker 
• Sex chat for Christian women 
• Dwelling together 

Bible apps 

• Logos’ bible 

Worship

• YouTube 
• Casting crowns
• Chris Tomlin 

Prayer

• Get a journal to write your prayers 
• I pray in the car, its my favorite place to pray 

Wrap it up

• Spending time with God doesn’t have to

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