2014-05-08T11:28:36-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/work/ http://internetevangelismday.com/blog/archives/12214 2014-05-08T11:28:36-05:00 See what can happen when mission agencies collaborate AND use digital effectively, in this video by Create International, producers of films for the Majority World. Of course, collaboration is vital in any area of ministry, in whatever location: "All of us are smarter than one of us." http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-mission/the-mission-right-in-front-of-you-6690 2012-09-04T10:42:26-05:00 Your mate, your child - they may need your ear, your encouragement, your counsel as much as anyone you're going to see at that meeting. Look around your house for the needs that are right there before you, before you go charging off somewhere else to find the Lord's work. Hey, it's right there in front of you. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hard-times/freeing-the-slaves-6665 2012-08-06T14:29:47-05:00 You know, in our world today we are like all accelerator and no brakes. We're living lives without Sabbaths. They're supposed to be part of the created order of God. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/picking-up-momentum-as-you-near-the-bottom-6644 2012-07-05T15:35:43-05:00 One lifetime, no matter how long it is, is not enough to serve Christ. We only get one; use every day to the max. Look for a mountain; look for giants to fight! And let your definition of retire change. Yeah, you should retire; you should re-tire and get a new set of tires on and drive faster and farther than ever before. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-relationships/how-to-give-a-man-a-makeover-6631 2012-06-11T10:28:18-05:00 Ruth Graham, Billy Graham's wife, said very wisely: "It is my job to love Billy; it is God's job to change him." That principle applies to sons and fathers to some extent, and certainly to husbands. A woman is a powerful force in changing a man if she makes him feel safe. A man often isn't going to risk changing unless he feels like there's a woman who will love him whether he changes or not. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/prescription-for-a-weary-worker-6604 2012-05-03T10:09:13-05:00 Weariness, according to Hebrews 12 , seems to result from taking your eyes off Jesus. Maybe you're weary because you've been doing God's work in your strength. You know better, but you've gone from God working through you to the crank-it-out weariness of you suddenly working for God. Oh, you're doing the same things, but it's not Him through you. It's you for Him. Or it could be that you've been looking at the results you're getting instead of the Savior you're serving. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/running-on-empty-6578 2012-03-28T14:31:37-05:00 Could it be you've gotten so caught up in running for Jesus that you're running on empty? Stop for a fill-up every morning. You'll enjoy the drive a lot more. Oh, and the people who ride with you; they'll enjoy you a lot more. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-personal-power/a-strong-sense-of-season-6472 2011-11-03T14:24:12-05:00 I like what the Bible says in Colossians 3, "Whatever you do, do it with all your heart." And I really like what Jim Elliot, the missionary martyr said, "Wherever you are, be all there." See, things don't work as well when you do them "out of season." Each day, each week has seasons in your life. Well, do with all your heart what it's time to do at that moment and then God makes everything beautiful in its time. http://faithaliveresources.org/Products/CategoryCenter/ADIW/in-the-works-series.aspx 2011-06-08T15:34:16-05:00 This brand-new five-session series explores how Christians can be part of God’s mission in the world. Each title includes five inspiring daily readings for each week; five easy-to-use discussion guides (with activities, Bible study, and discussion activities); and follow-up action options to apply the study to real-world life. http://truewoman.com/?id=947 2010-09-08T14:33:54-05:00 In the movie Return to Me (one of my favorites), a main character is asked by his granddaughter if he needs some help with cleaning up. His response, "No, no. I've been blessed with work." I don't know about you, but I don't always feel that way . . .