Monthly Archives: February 2015

Psalm 39

Posted on February 28, 2015 by ehurst

Jeduthun was one of three music directors that served during David’s reign. He was also the King’s Seer. The tone of this psalm does not come across well in English. It takes turns of logic and makes subtle connections that … Continue reading →

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Indistinguishable

Posted on February 27, 2015 by ehurst

Let’s talk quantum morality for a moment. Are you reading the news? Lots of stuff that isn’t really all that interesting, but confirms much of what we suspected long ago. What difference does it make if everyone you could conceivably … Continue reading →

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Never Alone

Posted on February 26, 2015 by ehurst

I don’t feel the least bit lonely. Inner turmoil is the native human element. Want to end all tension? Die. Meanwhile, if you live, then a gnawing sense of longing for something or other is our native element here on … Continue reading →

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Parish Business: Remodeling in the Background

Posted on February 25, 2015 by ehurst

I’m going to close my static site. You can request your own copy of it; I’ll zip it up for you. If I need to share documents, I’ll come up with a different service for that. If you are using … Continue reading →

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Activism’s Fatal Flaw

Posted on February 25, 2015 by ehurst

Activism ignores the God of the Bible. This works itself out into two related lies. First, they deny that God is who He says He is. The second is only logical: That He does not act as He promised. As … Continue reading →

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The Faith of Loners

Posted on February 24, 2015 by ehurst

They told me, “There are no Lone Rangers in the faith.” Aside from a couple of truly fine leaders, the majority of those with whom I’ve worked in churches would reflexively deny that a Christian can be a faithful, spirit-filled … Continue reading →

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Babylon Again

Posted on February 23, 2015 by ehurst

The lesson was burned into my soul long before I was conscious of it: no two alike. Commonalities there must be, or communication and fellowship are utterly impossible. Those things are required, so they must be possible on some level, … Continue reading →

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Holy Cynicism: Didn’t Know the Half of It

Posted on February 22, 2015 by ehurst

We didn’t suspect a thing, did we? The eavesdropping was more pervasive than we could have imagined. Think about that for a minute: every cellphone SIM card every chipped ID card every bank card smart chip every hard drive in … Continue reading →

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Preparatory Notes on Proverbs

Posted on February 22, 2015 by ehurst

Outline: There are three sections. 1. Chapters 1-9: Solomon’s Introduction — He calls for his own younger kin to be wise, and uses the image of wisdom as a good woman who is seldom sought, and has to go forth … Continue reading →

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Psalm 38 (Updated)

Posted on February 21, 2015 by ehurst

This is one of seven Penitential Psalms, and we do not know the context. We can sense that whatever the occasion, it seems not to have struck David’s awareness all at once. Rather, the pressure of conviction grew slowly. The … Continue reading →

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