Monthly Archives: January 2019

Odds and Ends 05

Posted on January 6, 2019 by ehurst

The new phone came in Friday afternoon. It took hours at our local provider’s store to get it activated. We still have no solid idea why, except that part of it was the failure to get a UIC programmed into … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Jesus — Luke 15:11-32

Posted on January 5, 2019 by ehurst

The story of the Prodigal Son has been long established in Western culture. It’s a message well worn and I won’t pretend I know so much as to somehow come up with a brilliant new interpretation. The lesson takes place … Continue reading →

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Howling at the Moon

Posted on January 4, 2019 by ehurst

The New Testament (Colossians 2:16) points out that you cannot be judged for how you observe or do not observe any particular calendar of religious festivals. I’m not trying to add any burdens to your life, but to enrich your … Continue reading →

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Be Found Faithful

Posted on January 3, 2019 by ehurst

This is not prophecy, per se, but an exercise in sensing the moral drift of things. The manosphere is folding, says Jack, and I agree. The lessons learned have hardly been lost, but the nature of the movement is evolving. … Continue reading →

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Pastoral Psychology and the Heart 07

Posted on January 2, 2019 by ehurst

Where do you suppose the term “pastoral” comes from in pastoral psychology? It’s that shepherd thing again; the word “pastor” means someone who tends to sheep out in the pasture lands (pastoral means “out in the pasture”). In faith life, … Continue reading →

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Skype Me

Posted on January 1, 2019 by ehurst

I’ve got Skype installed on my laptop, the only system that has a webcam that works properly. If you find the need to see my face for a chat, I’m at br073n@outlook.com. Obviously you’ll have to get hold of me … Continue reading →

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Pastoral Psychology and the Heart 06

Posted on January 1, 2019 by ehurst

Dominion is love and vice versa. A critical difference between the Ancient Near East (ANE) and the West is that in the former, even slaves were regarded as having some dignity. It arises from the way the ANE approaches life … Continue reading →

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