Just A Coaching Minute With Dr. Hutch

Written By: Elaine P. Jones Although it has become almost extinct, holding hands is a timeless display of affection. Holding hands is an outward demonstration of love, protection and commitment. This once popular public display is rarely seen in today’s society. Holding hands used to have a wide appeal, couples from puppy love to their golden years; send a message to onlookers that they are in love. Holding hands is neither offensive nor suggestive when demonstrated in public. If given a rating it would be rated “G” for everyone. Few would suggest that the couple’s behavior is inappropriate. The question I would pose is “why aren’t many couples holding hands in public anymore?” Has holding hands gone out of style? Have many Americans gotten so distracted with the day to day routine they don’t have time to hold hands? Are we so extreme that holding hands is too innocent? Are couples no longer willing to declare they are committed? Couples kissing and touching each other inappropr...

By Pastor Dr. Jimmy L. Hutchinson Jr. Every year thousands on Christians amble down to their local courthouse and obtain a marriage license from the State in order to marry their future spouse. They do this unquestioningly. They do it because their pastor has told them to go get one, and besides, "everyone else gets one." This is an attempt to answer the question - Why should we get married to the state vs GOD? 1. The definition of a "license" demands that we not obtain one to marry. Black’s Law Dictionary defines "license" as, "The permission by competent authority to do an act which without such permission, would be illegal." We need to ask ourselves - why should it be illegal to marry without the State’s permission? More importantly, why should we need the State’s permission to participate in something which God instituted (Gen. 2:18-24) ?We should not need the State’s permission to marry nor should we grovel before state officials to seek ...

Written By Dr. J.L. Hutchinson Jr. We all have needs, but in light of our human nature our problems can sometimes dominate our emotions. We all look for something, someone or some group to give us relief. In the past the Church was that place. Years ago people knew they could go to the local church for physical & financial relief. Unfortunately things have changed over the years; generations of tradition have faded anyway. Mother’s & Fathers are no longer the primary figures of authority in their household anymore. The family structure has been redefined by the influence of today’s decaying society. The alternative lifestyle has made its way from a once defined mental illness, to a “new state of mind.” Yet, the church has been sleeping for years and continues to rest it's head on a pillow of disillusion. Most church leaders think the church is for them; however the church is intended for the sake of others. Christian believers are to be “the church” and not the church...

Written By Dr. J.L. Hutchinson Jr. A person who uses his status and position in the community to promote the gospel of Jesus Christ is what I call, an impact Christian. An impact Christian is someone who knows and loves Jesus Christ to the fullest. An impact Christian is also a follower of Christ that has experienced pain and heartache in life, yet they found the faith to still make room in their lives for others. The apostle Paul was an Impact Christian. This type of Christian is different from the so-called “Jesus freak” or the “sold out” Christian. Impact Christians are similar to Tim Tebow, they are not loved by the world, but are themselves in love with Christ, and full of His purpose. Impact Christians use their social status in the world to show the love of Christ to a dying world. Folks believe this, these are the last days! Christ wants a face that our family and friends can recognize as His own. Pastors, ministers, and lay members of the church will no longer be the onl...

I ask myself this question in light of Newsweek's cover: titled, " Obama the First Gay President . Is the title nothing more than a strategy to provoke the public to purchase, read and perhaps collect this issue of "Newsweek" magazine? Consider the fact that after actually reading the article, readers discover that Newsweek magazine is not insinuating president Obama is gay, but rather that he supports gay marriage. The title on the cover of this issue of Newsweek is eye catching to say the least. Not to mention the presidents photo resembles a would-be poster pin-up for "Gay rights in America." Some might ask themselves, why now? What is the president's motive? Is this just a re-election strategy to capture the gay vote? Only the president himself and his top advisors can truly answer these questions. The president’s public support of gay marriage is currently at the forefront of controversial conversation across the country and around the world. N...