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When Your Children Expect Too Much - #6609
There's no promise of heaven on earth. Jesus said, "Expect a few years of sacrifice and then an eternity of wealth." See, you won't seek first His kingdom if you're expecting to get a lot of earth's kingdom. You can't go after both.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hard-times/when-your-children-expect-too-muc...
The Two-Word Tranquilizer - #6597
I can avoid so much frustration if I allow the God of heaven to be the Lord of my almighty, untouchable schedule. And I do that with two words, "Lord willing" spoken or unspoken, but consciously recognizing the sovereignty of Almighty God.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hard-times/the-two-word-tranquilizer-6597
Seldom a Lot, But Always Enough - #6593
Take your assignment from God in 24-hour chunks. Count on enough grace for each day. My kids knew that their Father would see that they had what they needed that day. God's kids know their Father is much better than that.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hard-times/seldom-a-lot-but-always-enough-6593
More Powerful Than Politics - #6592
Walls go down, hearts open up when you speak from the unarguable platform of your pain. Showing folks a Savior who makes you a conqueror in your crisis does something that, well, your words could never do.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hard-times/more-powerful-than-politics-6592
Frequent Flyer Benefits - #6582
The greatest benefits go to those who stay with Jesus, no matter what. He has some wonderful blessings, some unspeakable joy, and some tremendous rewards for you if you'll stay faithful for a few more miles. In the words of 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."
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hard-times/frequent-flyer-benefits-6582
When Plaques Turn to Life Preservers - #6579
When your feelings are lying to you, when your world is upside down, grab a promise off the wall of your heart and rest all your weight on it. The promises of God are life preservers.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hard-times/when-plaques-turn-to-life-preserv...
When You Charge, They Charge - #6577
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-hard-times/when-you-charge-they-charge-6577
So Much Hurt - #6571
When our son was three years old, we visited the U.S. Capitol in Washington. I remember him looking up that massive flight of steps and thinking, "Man, there's no way." Well, he made it to the top, because his Daddy carried him where he couldn't go. See, when you can't walk, your Father will carry you. I really can do "all things through Christ who gives me strength" (Philippians 4:13), because Jesus really is enough.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hard-times/so-much-hurt-6571
How to Handle a Heavy Load - #6563
Don't try to borrow tomorrow's trouble. You don't have the strength yet. You go thinking about that and worrying about that, and you'll run ahead of your supply lines. But you'll have everything you need when that day comes. So live as God designed you to live. Cope as He's equipped you to cope - in 24-hour slices of life.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hard-times/how-to-handle-a-heavy-load-6563
The Good News of the Empty Glass - #6562
Don't give up; open up to be filled with Christ's strength. You can do all things through Christ who gives you strength. Now, there's just a little of you, but that means there can be a lot of Him. If your glass is empty, that's good news, because you're about to be filled with Jesus Christ.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hard-times/the-good-news-of-the-empty-glass-...