I've Moved!

New blog... new site.

Come on over and check it out!

www.TinaHutchison.com

Let Me Introduce You

God moves in mysterious ways. He connects us for specific seasons of time and always for His glory. Through much prayer, my husband and I have entered into a business relationship with David Hassell. David has known our family for 20 years. He deisgned my first promotional packet when I was 21 years old! He was one of the people who attended a special prayer gathering when I began full time ministry over 18 years ago.

David has been in ministry as an artist and worship leader. He has spent the last 17 years in the corporate world working for a major publishing company - fine tuning his skills in many areas of media, promotion, product development and event planning. When God saw fit to move David in a new direction, he sought God for wisdom. Stunning Creative Development was born. Now David will represent authors, speakers and artists such as myself to bring them to their fullest potential. To assist them in using their gifts and influence for God. He has amazing creativity and forward thinking. He is Kingdom minded and wants to spread the message of the Good News in all forms of media.


God often accomplishes much over many years. I am amazed at the timing of God that leads us to His plans for us and for the fame of His name. Randy and I are BLESSED to be working with an individual who has God sized vision for advancing the Kingdom. My soul is crying out... "Let's go get 'em! Let's GO! Let's LOVE and let's WORK together to see others meet the ONE who has transformed our lives. Broken vessels uniting for one purpose... that the world may KNOW."

Another step in the beautiful adventure. Prayers appreciated.

Jesus Calling

I just had to share today’s devotional from my favorite devotional book – Jesus Calling by Sarah Young.

Learn to Appreciate difficult days. Be stimulated be the challenges you encounter along your way. As you journey through rough terrain with me, gain confidence from your knowledge that together we can handle anything. This knowledge is comprised of three parts: your relationship with me, promises in the Bible, and past experiences of coping successfully during hard times.

Look back on your life, and see how I have helped you through difficult days. If you are tempted to thing, “Yes, but that was then, and this is now,” remember who I AM! Although you and your circumstances may change dramatically, I remain the same throughout eternity. This is the basis of your confidence. In My Presence you live and move and have your being. ~ Sarah Young

I cannot tell you what an encouragement this was to me today! My heart needs to be reminded that God is working with me during the times of great stress. HE IS USING this time to shape me. To grow me. To teach me to lean on Him more and more. I ADORE HIM.

A Song To Share

"I Have to Believe" is a favorite of my girls in prison. The words just minister on their own. Truly, He is forever faithful and I believe it.

Seasons

I have been one busy woman! Soon will be launcing a new web site. This is one of many video teachings to come. Bless you for your patience in my absence from the blogging world!

Changes to the Web Site

Hey everybody,

Some changes have been made to our Holding Out Hope web site. Head over and take a look! We changed some text, pictures and have begun adding video! The television show, Bridges, that I filmed three years ago is on our site now. I'll keep you updated.

www.HoldingOutHope.org (sorry, I could not get the link to post on this page!)

AND there are MORE changes to come... stay tuned!

For freedom,

Tina

5 Year Anniversary

I am leaving for Montana later today, but just had to stop by and celebrate what God has done! Last night the Voices of Freedom Choir celebrated my 5 year anniversary in prison ministry. I gotta admit, I cried. So many girls sang, read poems, read letters of memories we have shared. HOW HUMBLING. AND HOW AWESOME IS GOD!

I am reminded that the Lord uses willing, empty vessels. He will plant you in unexpected soil and delight you with the most beautiful harvest. This work is neither glamorous or easy, but it is abundantly rewarding.

In Five years we have had the honor of ministering to thousands of inmates, visits to death row, hundreds of letters mailed to simply encourage, and had the privilege of teaching the women strong Biblical principals. We have journeyed with many who make parole and know the joy of eating a meal with them in the free world. We have seen God's Spirit pour out on a service and soften even the most calloused of hearts. We have heard stories of murder, rape, molestation and abuse. Compassion and horror felt in the same moment. Many of our women are both victim and perpetrator. But we LOVE them. Because behind EVERY act is a story. And it is GOD who longs to rewrite their story and He uses the ink of LOVE. We get the honor of holding the pen.

God can reach.
God can heal.
God can restore.
God can use a broken life.

I should know... He has used mine.
O Praise Him!

Thank you for your support and prayers for this unique ministry.
Blessings to you all!
Keep on LOVING and SERVING!

Coming Home

"Softly and tenderly, Jesus is calling..."

Last week was time of great challenge and blessing. I received a phone call from our prison Chaplain that one of our choir members had died. I was stunned and found it difficult to speak through the lump in my throat. Tears flowed freely as I thought about her smile. Her laugh. Her faithful support. "Maine" was a very dedicated member of our prison choir, Voices of Freedom. She would direct in my absence. She insisted we stand in nice straight rows. She insisted that we have choir robes to "look" like a real choir. She made monthly donations to our ministry and personally purchased three choir robes herself. This week we will receive the shipment of 70 black robes. Her donations helped make that possible, but she will never wear a robe. She is clothed in righteousness and singing in a heavenly choir. She was passionate about worship while on earth...I can only imagine her passion for the King now that she is with Him!

Entering prison after the news of her death was heartbreaking. Many of her friends entered the choir room in a somber mood. We shed tears. We remembered "Maine". We were reminded how brief life really is.

Led by the Spirit, I posed the question - "Maine was ready to meet God. Are you? If tonight was your night to die, are you ready to go?" There was no music playing in the background. It was a simple question and within 60 seconds six women were standing before me ready to accept the salvation of Christ! One woman went home to be with Jesus and six women came home to meet Him! Oh the grace and majesty of the God we serve!

That night I did not feel particularly spiritual. I felt drained. I was driving to prison and asking God to be big in me because I felt so small. So unable to utter a word of use to anyone. And look what GOD did!!!

Ever feel frail? Exhausted? Broken?

God says HIS STRENGTH is made perfect in our weakness. We CAN rise to the calling HE has for us. We CAN run boldly after Him - because we do not run alone. And when we are willing to say "God, I am hurting and want to be available to You even in my brokenness - He will answer and He will WORK. The fields are WHITE unto harvest.

Let's labor... even in the midst of loss and unanswered questions...

"Therefore, my dear brothers, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain." 1 Corinthians 15:58