2012-12-03T09:40:57-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/parents/ http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/drowning-out-the-disturbing-music-6755 2012-12-03T09:40:57-05:00 God says in essence, "You can't stop the world from playing its alluring attractions for your children, but you can play the music of Jesus louder." How do you do that? Impress His teachings on your children. It doesn't just say tell them or teach them. It says to impress them. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/burning-brighter-than-ever-6702 2012-09-18T16:36:23-05:00 God is looking for some modern heroes who will lead the church into a new era of boldness, who will resist the seduction of material comfort and security. We need a new dream! We need young leaders to lead it! http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-most-important-relationship/our-own-little-bethlehem-6505 2011-12-16T09:29:56-05:00 You know, Christmas really is all about a Baby who came to die so we could live. And I will never stop thanking Him that He saw that lost little family in a second floor apartment on the south side of Chicago and sent a missionary - my brother - who never spoke a word to gave us Jesus. http://faithaliveresources.org/Products/037040/dwell-gods-big-story-cards.aspx 2011-09-22T14:20:12-05:00 This one-per-household faith nurture game encourages families to have fun as they learn about God's story together. Start by reading the day's story in the Bible, then roll the included color-coded dice to choose one of six ways to explore the story together. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-most-important-relationship/you-can-t-run-fast-enough-6344 2011-05-06T10:40:39-05:00 When you're running from God, you are a destabilizing force on everything and everyone around you, and God is pursuing you even to this moment today. It's a good thing isn't it that parents always catch their children? Because if they didn't, eventually you know those kids would run into disaster or death. Well, God is catching you. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-relationships/turning-over-your-treasure-6315 2011-03-30T16:46:04-05:00 If you're a parent, could I encourage you to take a Hannah inventory today? Are you releasing your son or daughter for whatever? Whatever assignment your Lord has for him or her? Or do you have a plan for your child that you're trying to get God to sign off on. Don't stand in the way of God's best for that child of yours, and don't be seduced by the lies our world tells us about what's best for them. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-most-important-relationship/your-permanent-in-a-world-of-temporary-6205 2010-10-22T14:46:43-05:00 the Man who loved you enough to die for you has come looking for you to offer you a life, and an eternity, filled with His evergreen love. But it can't be a one-way love affair. You have to respond to His love by placing your life in His hands and turning your back on the sin that cost Him His life. Your love response might be just three words, "Jesus, I'm Yours." http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-relationships/letting-go-of-your-little-ones-6015 2010-02-02T12:06:39-05:00 A surrendered parent is a parent at peace; a parent who knows that this treasure God has entrusted to them has this day been placed again in God's all-powerful hands. A God who knows the plans He has for that boy, for that girl - plans for good and not for evil, to give them a future and a hope. No matter how big your little ones get, remember Whose they really are. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-relationships/climate-control-5940 2009-10-16T13:25:57-05:00 You're a leader. You're setting a climate, whether you realize it or not. And the interesting thing is that you end up reaping the climate you sow. So make the place where you are feel like it would if Jesus were there. He is. http://hutchcraft.com/a-life-that-matters/radio-program/how-to-go-everywhere-with-your-kids-8292 2009-09-18T14:08:42-05:00 Our daughter isn’t afraid to tackle a real parenting challenge, like teaching an eight-year-old boy the value of writing thank you notes for gifts he receives. That’s exactly what she’s been doing with our grandson. And while they were writing those notes, she said, “How are you going to remember to do this when I’m not around?” And he said, “The voice inside me that sounds like you.”