Words of Wisdom from Dad

March 10, 2009 in words of encouragement with 7 Comments

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On “forcing” religion on your kids and allowing them to “find out for themselves” my dad says…

“Looking back I’m glad we didn’t let our 4 children find out for themselves that playing on the interstate was not conducive to a long and healthy life.”

I’m glad too. :)

About Russ Hutto: I live and work in the beautiful Golden Isles region of Southeast Georgia along with my beautiful wife Lydia. You can find me designing in print for WYIM Publications during the week. I'm the Editor of The Worship Community. On the weekends, I'm usually volunteering in the Worship Ministry at St. Simons Community Church or traveling to help smaller churches with Worship Ministry Development. I also help mentor and coach student musicians and singers for our middle and high school ministries. Lastly, I'm an avid CrossFitter (CrossFit Brunswick) and love all things fitness and nutrition.

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7 Responses to “Words of Wisdom from Dad”

David March 10, 2009 at 5:05 am #

Ha! Comes down to living a life worthy of your Father doesn’t it. What is good for our children will just flow out of us in every area. It’s not forced, it’s family as God intended.

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- Russ Hutto March 10, 2009 at 1:05 pm #
  
  Indeed it does David.
  
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Erika Michelle March 10, 2009 at 8:02 am #

My parents didn’t give us a choice on religion. It was standard in our home. We all went to sure, all went through a period of “I don’t want to go to church” in our teens, but we didn’t have a choice.

Today – all three of us “kids” are serving in the church. All three of us have played our instruments on worship teams and all three of us are still living for the Father. It is the only way to go!!!

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- Russ Hutto March 10, 2009 at 1:06 pm #
  
  Definitely Erika. I’m one of those church kids too. My parents PARENTED us, they didn’t cater to our whims.
  
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Erika Michelle March 10, 2009 at 8:03 am #

Edit – We all went to CHURCH! HAHA

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Mike Mahoney March 10, 2009 at 8:48 am #

I think I like your Dad!

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- Russ Hutto March 10, 2009 at 1:06 pm #
  
  He’s a great dad! And a great guy! And a great pastor! Miss ministering with him (he’s at a church 5 hours away).
  
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