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The Cost of Overconfidence - #6298
The only way to stay pure is to daily, consciously wrap yourself in Jesus' righteousness and strength. The Bible says, "If you think you're standing..." Maybe you're there; you think you're doing okay. But you're hurtling down the highway with one finger on the wheel, eyes everywhere but on the road. You could be a spiritual accident looking for a place to happen. There's a very high price for overconfidence.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/the-cost-of-overconfidence-6298
Fat By Any Other Name - #6302
We don't like to deal with sin; we like to disguise it. Maybe today would be a good day to pray something like this, "Lord, am I calling sin by a nice name? I don't want to mask my disobedience any longer." Deal with it before God deals with you. What does God call it? See, sin by any other name is still sin. And as the Bible says, "If we would judge ourselves, then we will not be judged."
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/fat-by-any-other-name-6302
Catching Beats Dodging - #6272
So many human tragedies could have been averted if only a man hadn't put off dealing with problems and not let the sun go down on it. If we're going to be the leaders God has commanded us to be, guys, we've got to turn and face the issues. Discuss our deep feelings and solve problems while they're small enough to solve.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/catching-beats-dodging-6272
Poison in the Blood Stream - #6268
Envy is a poison in the blood stream. It always starts with comparing. You can't envy unless you first compare homes, children, or beauty, or opportunities, or clothes, or positions with what somebody else has. Isn't it interesting that one of the Ten Commandments of God is "You shall not covet." And you know what? You'll never covet if you don't compare. It always starts with comparing.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/poison-in-the-blood-stream-6268
The Royal Switch - #6265
You have to put the Bible where the dirt has been. You take a Bible bath daily. You dwell on what you read. You write it down in a journal so you remember it. You use it that day so it becomes part of your personality. There's no substitute for memorizing the Word of God.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/the-royal-switch-6265
Banning the Poison That Brings You Down - #6252
Romans 16:19-20 gives us a powerful plan for living in victory over Satan and the dark side he has used against us so many times. It says: "Be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil." Bulk up on what's "noble, pure, right, praiseworthy." And slam the door on anything that portrays or celebrates ideas and actions that Jesus died to destroy.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/banning-the-poison-that-brings-yo...
Using Your Winter To Win Your Battles - #6233
Discouragement and fear and drifting from God - those are your greatest enemies, not what faces you on your battlefields. This winter is not dead time or despair time. It's get ready time. What you do with your winter will decide whether you win or lose!
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/using-your-winter-to-win-your-bat...
Turn Around, Don't Drown - #6221
The Bible doesn't say to fight with temptation. It says to flee temptation (2 Timothy 2:22). It may not look very deep. But, believe me, it has carried away people stronger than you. God knows where the road you're on is taking you. And He loves you. And you've heard His warning, "Turn around, my child. Don't drown." You still have time to turn around. You won't have time when the flood is carrying you where you thought you'd never go.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/turn-around-don-t-drown-6221
Drinking Dirt - #6223
Guard your heart as the spiritual reservoir from which you drink all day long. If it's a "bad one," you've got to turn it off if you're serious about really being His man or woman. If you don't want to let dirt into the Holy Spirit's house, filter what you let come in. You wouldn't knowingly let your mouth drink dirt. Well, then, don't let your soul do it!
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/drinking-dirt-6223
A Bigger God Than Ever - #6226
You haven't even begun to see the glory and power of the God you belong to. You need some very big mountains to see what a very big God you have. So don't frustrate over the challenge you're facing. Celebrate it as your ticket to that front row seat on the glory of God. Because the more you grow, the bigger He will be.
http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/a-bigger-god-than-ever-6226