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Recurring Dreams: Are They Some Form of Sign?

Russ Hutto — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:04:25 +0000

So, I have this recurring dream about being a senior in high school. It varies (location, school, friends, etc). But it’s basically the same theme: I have to GO BACK to HS at my current age and finish it up to move on to the next phase in life. Last night’s was interesting as I [...]

Jimmy Linville: Heaven is His Address Now

Russ Hutto — Mon, 31 May 2010 20:53:48 +0000

Precious in the sight of the LORD is the death of his saints. (Psalm 116:15) A good friend of mine passed away this morning. Jimmy Linville (Mr. Jimmy to most who knew him) changed his address to a heavenly PO Box this morning. Jimmy was a phenomenal bass player and an all around great musician. [...]

The Bold & Revolutionary Young Teenie Floozie Pop Star is Actually Tired & Predictable

Russ Hutto — Wed, 05 May 2010 14:21:05 +0000

Don’t get me wrong, I love me a great pop song. I mean who doesn’t, right? Just kidding, I don’t listen to much top 40 radio. I don’t listen to much CCM. I’ve never really been one to listen to what the masses do. Well, not much anyways. Maybe it’s because I studied music for [...]

Are We Creating A Generation of Jerks?

Russ Hutto — Sat, 01 May 2010 02:57:31 +0000

On the Wall Street Journal Site there is an article that places the blame for narcissistic, self-absorbed, entitled children (even college students) on Mr. Rogers. You know, the sweater wearing nice guy who talked to puppets and told us all how special we are. Well, in the article the author doesn’t say Mr. Rogers is [...]

Fitness Friday: So-So Weight Loss, Pretty Good Body Shape Change

Russ Hutto — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 16:50:40 +0000

I don’t do this regularly, but I thought I’d point you over to my “other” blog WorkoutBrothers.com for a friday filled with my progress report. As far as weight loss I’m doing so-so, but I’m very pleased with the change of my body shape. You have to check it out! Viewer discretion is advised though. [...]

What if? [Thoughts on Love]

Russ Hutto — Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:26:59 +0000

Ever have one of those nights where you can’t go to sleep because your mind is just teeming with thoughts? Last night, it seems, was one of those for me. Typically, I’m not a “head hit the pillow start snoring” kind of a guy, so I’m used to my thoughts tucking me in at night, [...]

Fitness Finds: Vibram Fivefingers, Mark’s Daily Apple, CrossFit, Workout Brothers

Russ Hutto — Sat, 17 Apr 2010 13:00:07 +0000

I’m doing fairly well in my pursuit of a fit lifestyle. I’ve committed to not only exercising and eating right, but also to reading, researching, and learning as much as I can along the way. It takes time and a bit of discipline, but I’ve decided that never again will I just take someone else’s [...]

The Maturing Church

Russ Hutto — Mon, 12 Apr 2010 14:46:44 +0000

My name is Russ and I’m a preacher’s kid. So, I’ve pretty much been a “kid” of the church my whole life. Of course, I’m a grown up now and have been for the last 15 years, but I still feel like I’ve never known anything else. I wasn’t one to go buck wild out [...]

One Big Truth

Russ Hutto — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 19:43:58 +0000

A lot of times as Christians we don’t live for this one big truth that is really the crux of what we believe: Jesus is coming back. What if we lived the next moment as if He were coming back? And by coming back, I don’t mean coming back to take us away from this [...]

God is Taking Me Back To The Future

Russ Hutto — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 16:15:43 +0000

I heard a preacher this weekend use the phrase “God wants to take us back to the future.” And it resonated with me so much! It isn’t a new idea for me as God has really been stirring my heart to dig deep into the what of what I am living for here on earth. [...]