2012-03-27T10:33:43-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/giving+up/ http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hard-times/when-you-charge-they-charge-6577 2012-03-27T10:33:43-05:00 Serving the Lord is much like football. As soon as you start gaining ground spiritually, the other side starts to come after you. When you charge, they charge. That's something to be aware of, but it's not something to be afraid of. Just keep running toward that open door, because you have the Son of God blocking for you. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/convenience-costs-more-6391 2011-08-08T12:07:23-05:00 The least expensive choice is almost surely the one that will take longer, require more risks and more faith. Don't fall for the lure of what's easy right now. It's probably pulling very hard, but you can't afford the price tag. The narrow road leads to life. The destination is what counts. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=James%201:2-4&version=NIV 2009-10-07T16:28:47-05:00 James tells us to accept trails of all kinds with joy. The testing of our faith, while difficult, helps us develop perseverance. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hard-times/it-aint-over-2581 2009-10-02T10:32:03-05:00 You can't tell what God is going to do for a wonderful finish to this game. God has a way of hitting a bases loaded, grand slam home run in the bottom of the ninth with two outs - if you don't give up before that harvest comes! I just hope you don't miss that grand finish because you gave up on the game too soon! http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Personal-Power/When-You-Feel-Like-Giving-Up-5063 2008-08-06T15:39:22-05:00 Fix the leaks that could sink you, focus on the Lord who brought you this far, and fight for the lives that need for you to finish what you've started. Jesus didn't bring you this far so you could quit. He's counting on you, not just to start this race, but to finish your race as He did for you.