Monthly Archives: November 2014

Psalm 25

Posted on November 22, 2014 by ehurst

In the Hebrew intellectual traditions, what can appear free association to mere intellect is a structure in itself perceived only in the heart. This song is a Hebrew acrostic, though imperfect, perhaps because of subsequent editing. Regardless, the burden is … Continue reading →

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Network Civ: Games and Game

Posted on November 21, 2014 by ehurst

It doesn’t matter what you believe is morally right if you aren’t using it as the power to face reality. Your moral understanding has to account for reality in the first place. I agree with Dr. Helen’s analysis, as far … Continue reading →

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The Structure of Superstition

Posted on November 21, 2014 by ehurst

Western Christians are easily the most superstitious folks I know. The word “superstition” comes to us from Latin and implies a dread of the supernatural. Thus, much of Christian belief tends to be false, based on the heathen fears passed … Continue reading →

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Divine Tolerance

Posted on November 20, 2014 by ehurst

If you take yourself too seriously, you cannot follow Christ. Holy Cynicism is not dismissive of humanity, but of human motivations. When we keep in mind that this entire universe is a deception, locked under the Curse of the Fall, … Continue reading →

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Not so Simple

Posted on November 19, 2014 by ehurst

One of the hardest things you’ll do is keep a running awareness of multiple levels. It’s not enough to be aware of the Two Realms. That’s merely an intellectual proposition. You need a broader capability to act. Once you grasp … Continue reading →

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Parish Update: Late November 2014

Posted on November 18, 2014 by ehurst

For those of you praying with us about our needs, the “new” car is working fine. With the amount of donated funds left after making the purchase, the first thing we did is buy brake pads for all wheels and … Continue reading →

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Voluntarily Decentralized

Posted on November 17, 2014 by ehurst

(Continuing the description of this virtual parish…) I am not the parish; it would function just fine without me. A two-edged sword in use here is that our parish is both voluntary and decentralized. I assert no authority at all, … Continue reading →

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Psalm 24

Posted on November 16, 2014 by ehurst

Commentators have long noted a fortuitous grouping of this and the previous two songs. In their minds, the trio prophesies the ministry of Christ. While the 22nd is obviously prophetic of the crucifixion, the 23rd is more or less the … Continue reading →

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Transportation: Rejoice

Posted on November 15, 2014 by ehurst

We have wheels. Thank you for all who prayed with us and contributed in other ways. Tonight’s Bible lesson on Psalms will be put off until we can finish the brake work. It’s not tragic, just something neglected by the … Continue reading →

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A Few Minutes of Worship

Posted on November 15, 2014 by ehurst

I have crappy days, too. Would it surprise you? Much of my ranting about the Germanic mythology and the sour mood in things like Beowulf arises from having inherited a major dose of that sourness. That is, I live with … Continue reading →

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