Monthly Archives: September 2017

Virtual Guardians

Posted on September 8, 2017 by ehurst

Must we dig into the self-evident fact that corporations and marketers are greedy and generally willing to do anything to take your money? While particular individuals might own up to certain ethical barriers, you don’t get an MBA without absorbing … Continue reading →

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Telling the Truth

Posted on September 8, 2017 by ehurst

The Western obsession with concrete reasoning has reduced the issue of truth to mere facts. This is where we get the term “propositional truth” — an obsession that seeks to tie human hands and perception to a false god of … Continue reading →

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Google World

Posted on September 7, 2017 by ehurst

Consumer software is a moving target and any advice I might offer is obsolete three days later. On the tail of my advice to switch from Chrome-based browsers to Mozilla-based, I now read some of the less public chatter and … Continue reading →

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Nothing Less Will Do

Posted on September 6, 2017 by ehurst

No compromise: The nature of The Fall was enthroning human reason over the superior moral wisdom of the heart-mind. The Curse of the Fall is so deeply ingrained that we struggle to find words to explain it. Casual readers are … Continue reading →

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Watch How God Works

Posted on September 5, 2017 by ehurst

There are multiple revolutions taking place all at once. The most dangerous ones are in virtual space. On the one hand, you should expect to see some very serious efforts at Internet censorship during the Trump administration. On the other … Continue reading →

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New URL Is Live

Posted on September 4, 2017 by ehurst

Okay, it looks like the new URL is working: Do What’s Right. Also, I’ve set up the G Suite services so you can email me at ehurst@soulkiln.blog — this is now the preferred means of email contact. I’ll be adding … Continue reading →

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This Blog Upgraded

Posted on September 3, 2017 by ehurst

Because of generous donations to my PayPal account, I’ve decided to upgrade my account on this blog. I’ve taken out the cheapest option ($48/year), of course, but it includes a new domain name: soulkiln.blog — it may take some time … Continue reading →

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Importing the Other Blog

Posted on September 3, 2017 by ehurst

I’m moving all the posts from Kiln blog to this one. It’s called “importing” the other blog. I’ve read the instructions and walked through the process. I guess it may be not be all that simple, because I was advised … Continue reading →

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Psalm 147

Posted on September 2, 2017 by ehurst

This is the second of the Hallelujah Psalms. It is obvious that we have three stanzas woven together here; in some ancient manuscripts the third is a separate psalm. We note in passing that at least one contemporary worship song … Continue reading →

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The Image of Power

Posted on September 1, 2017 by ehurst

You must find your own balance point, and it will always be contextual. It’s a dynamic thing that requires constant attention and prayer, seeking the sweet spot where God’s glory in your life shines brightest, and where moral peace is … Continue reading →

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