2009-09-18T13:58:36-05:00 GCI info@gospel.com /feeds/topics/troubles/ http://hutchcraft.com/a-life-that-matters/radio-program/hannah-montanas-nightmare-8285 2009-09-18T13:58:36-05:00 Life for Miley Cyrus–a.k.a., pop star, Hannah Montana–hasn’t always been as cool as it is today. In her autobiography, she describes her pre-teen years as “friendless, lonely and miserable.” She says she was “scrawny and short” and some girls she describes as “big and tough” terrorized her; locking her in a bathroom, trying to goad her into fighting them, taunting she would never amount to anything. She lived in fear most days at school. She’s a star now, so she’s not treated that way anymore, but she’s been recycling that garbage. She said, “I didn’t dare forget the struggle. There was a reason for it. I brought that girl with me, and she reminds me to be compassionate, to not hold grudges, to be supportive, to be there for others when I know I’m needed.” http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2%20Corinthians%204:16-18&version=NIV 2009-08-18T17:27:24-05:00 We will inevitably run into troubles during our lives, but we can take comfort in the knowledge that these trials are temporary and will soon be swept away and replaced by God's peace. http://intothyword.org/apps/articles/default.asp?articleid=48532&columnid=3803 2008-10-29T18:30:30-05:00 Strive for Jesus! Are you having troubles in life? Then run with your faith; put into practice His call and precepts, and listen to God. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Life-That-Matters/Radio-Program/A-Home-They-Can-t-Foreclose-8098 2008-10-03T10:09:40-05:00 In times like these it’s really good to clarify the ultimate meaning of the word home. Ultimately it’s not the house you live in. That can be taken away. Home is something no one can foreclose on. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Life-That-Matters/Radio-Program/Feeling-Helpless-8101 2008-10-03T10:07:17-05:00 A lot of things are out of our control. They always have been. Actually, we only think we’re in control any time. We don’t run this universe. We don’t even decide if we take another breath, but things are never out of God’s control. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Most-Important-Relationship/Peace-in-Daddy-s-Arms-4339 2008-08-27T16:33:31-05:00 Our granddaughter felt safe, not because she wasn't in the middle of chaos -- believe me, she was -- but because of the security she has being in her Father's arms. It's a kind of security maybe you can only wish for right now because everything around you is up for grabs. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Most-Important-Relationship/Brighter-Skies-Ahead-4292 2008-08-21T10:46:47-05:00 It could be that you're driving a stretch in your life-journey right now that is pretty rough. You're getting tired of how hard it is to keep moving. You're anxious about what could happen and wondering how long it's going to be like this. You need to see some sunshine. And there is some. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Life-That-Matters/Radio-Program/The-Narnia-Secret-Against-All-Odds-8066 2008-08-01T12:31:13-05:00 I want to be like Lucy. The Bible says that there is a winning equation for a life that matters against all odds, “If God is for us who can be against us” (Romans 8:31). Now think about that in light of whatever forces are arrayed against you right now. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Word-With-You/Your-Personal-Power/Why-Rocky-Always-Wins-3810 2008-07-30T16:48:35-05:00 If you know Christ, you have in Him the power to be a rock-person just like Paul. Remember, the rock smashes the wave; the wave doesn't smash the rock! In football, they'll talk about whether or not a player can take a hit. Well, Paul could--and so can you--if you are drawing on the same stabilizing source of endurance. http://hutchcraft.com/A-Life-That-Matters/Radio-Program/Hurricane-Glue-8060 2008-07-25T10:14:00-05:00 You know that could be you and your family or you and your marriage. Maybe you’re being hit hard by one of life’s financial hurricanes or medical or emotional hurricanes. Now it will do one of two things—it’ll drive you closer together or further apart. It won’t be the storm that decides it; it’ll be your choices.