2012-11-29T11:28:58-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/responsible/ http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/pollution-leaves-a-trail-6754 2012-11-29T11:28:58-05:00 Sin twists everything around. You can't sin in a vacuum. You have an ugly trail of wounded people left behind when you're living outside of Christ's boundaries. There's pollution spattering everywhere close to you when you depart from the Word of God. The two you're hurting the most? You and a Savior who loves you very much; who died so you don't have to do that sin. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/the-leadership-lifestyle-6524 2012-01-12T11:42:32-05:00 God has called you to some measure of leadership and the responsible lifestyle that goes with that. I think that's an awfully powerful incentive to be all you were meant to be in Christ. It's a good thing; a good reason to live up to what Jesus wants all of His kids to live up to. But He has put trust in your hands. He's put His reputation in your hands. He has made His Kingdom vulnerable to you. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-most-important-relationship/a-funeral-for-a-ghost-6481 2011-11-14T11:47:11-05:00 There's no healing, there's no forgiveness, there's no peace until you join David in saying, "I am without excuse, Lord. It's sin. I call it what You call it, and I accept full responsibility for it. I quit blaming anything or anyone around me. I'm dirty, Lord. I need to be clean by the blood of Christ." http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Corinthians%207:24&version=NIV 2009-07-31T14:31:47-05:00 Part of our responsibility as God's children is that we need to not give up on the situation God calls us to. No matter how difficult it might be, if we're supposed to be there, the responsible thing to do is to remain. http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=32862&columnid=3881 2009-01-13T22:41:14-05:00 Being a wise steward to our limited natural resources, and save$. Some people may only see a small change or you may see a dramatic change (Like I did). In either case these tips can help you save up to several hundred dollars per year! http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=32857&columnid=3881 2009-01-13T22:39:07-05:00 Stewardship Part 3. Learning What It Means to Give “Cheerfully.” How do you feel when churches, ministries, or even missionaries seek you, asking for funds? Does it give you a toothache? http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=32856&columnid=3881 2009-01-13T22:38:07-05:00 Stewardship Part II. Are you giving what’s right, or what’s left? Last time, we looked at what God calls us to concerning Stewardship. We learned that everything belongs to Him, and that we are the caretakers of His property. As Christians... http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=32854&columnid=3881 2009-01-13T22:37:00-05:00 What does stewardship mean to you? There are two words that send the average congregation and common churchgoer into fear and panic, from the leadership and pastorate, that fears to offend or drive people away, convicted, lest... http://hutchcraft.com/A-Life-That-Matters/Radio-Program/Ground-Zero-Regrets-8095 2008-10-03T10:12:28-05:00 When I get to heaven, when I see who of the people I cared about is there and who isn’t, will I say, “I wish I’d asked him to go with me. I wish I’d asked her to go with me.”