2015-04-06T10:10:47-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/distractions/ https://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/the-idol-in-your-hand-7366 2015-04-06T10:10:47-05:00 The truth is that there's another god competing for the best of your love right now, the best of your energy, the best of your time, or the best of your money. I'm not talking about some little statue in the closet. The most dangerous idols are much more subtle than that. http://hutchcraft.com/a-word-with-you/your-hindrances/gods-that-die-6740 2012-11-09T09:49:50-05:00 It took a violent storm and near death for Jonah to wake up and let his false god die - whatever it was. See, when you cling to that false god, it says you forfeit the grace that could be yours. You're missing the best of God's gifts as long as you hang on to another god, a god that will die. http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm%20119:37&version=NIV 2009-09-20T13:16:03-05:00 It's a constant struggle to keep our eyes focused on Jesus, and not to be distracted by the passing concerns and things of this world. This prayer asks God to help divert our eyes from worthless distractions. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Life-That-Matters/Radio-Program/The-Best-Thing-at-Disneyland-8052 2008-07-24T15:44:02-05:00 My precious two-year-old granddaughter actually taught me something that day. Not about Mickey Mouse, but about belonging to Jesus. It’s all about running past all the attractions and distractions in my life to be with Jesus.