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Teachings of Jesus — John 14:25-31

Posted on August 24, 2019 by ehurst

Jesus continues talking about returning to His Father’s Heavenly court to take up His co-regency. He explains how it will work for them. Jesus speaks to their hearts. The heart is capable of storing things away in memory for when … Continue reading →

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In Support of USS Liberty Survivors

Posted on August 23, 2019 by ehurst

This is no obsession. I have studied the attack on the USS Liberty in the past. I’ve also experienced the hateful force of military bureaucracy covering up crimes while serving as a Military Policeman. I’ll grant you that serving in … Continue reading →

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Draper Bikeway 19

Posted on August 22, 2019 by ehurst

It’s all about the gaps. In this case, we see the first layer of asphalt freshly laid at the northeast corner of the bikeway, near where SE 89th and Stanley Draper Drive meet. This was part of the final drive … Continue reading →

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Most Government Is Inherently Evil

Posted on August 21, 2019 by ehurst

If we can embrace by faith the doctrine of the Fall, then our hearts can lead our minds to a more realistic philosophical frame of reference. Mankind is broken and cannot be fixed in reference to this world. The only … Continue reading →

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Predestination Is Not Election

Posted on August 20, 2019 by ehurst

The Doctrine of Election isn’t really in the Bible, but Sovereign Grace is. Keep in mind that the Scriptures were written mostly by Hebrew people. God designed their language and culture as the means to reveal Himself to fallen humanity. … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong with Augustine?

Posted on August 19, 2019 by ehurst

(This is being cross-posted on both blogs.) A fundamental element in my personal sense of calling is putting the gospel message in reach of everyone. There are plenty of good servants of God who helped me along the way; most … Continue reading →

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Driven by Calling

Posted on August 18, 2019 by ehurst

There’s a very driven man with a YouTube channel who fought with Tesla for quite some time over the right to restore wrecked Tesla cars using salvaged parts. It doesn’t matter that I really believe electric vehicles — using current … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Jesus — John 14:18-24

Posted on August 17, 2019 by ehurst

Jesus is still talking along the lines of returning home to His Father’s heavenly court to take up His co-regency. The disciples are still expecting a restoration of the literal Davidic Kingdom of Israel. Their blindness here is almost painful. … Continue reading →

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Fussing about Churchianity

Posted on August 16, 2019 by ehurst

I spent a little time recently reading specifically Christian news sites. Aside from one that holds a Catholic slant, most of them collect stories regarding American evangelical politics. There’s a lot of stuff aimed at pressuring US government entities to … Continue reading →

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Fellowship Is His Glory

Posted on August 15, 2019 by ehurst

The key to shalom is fellowship. During my time serving with the US Army in the Netherlands, I became fully conscious of the power of Christian fellowship that reaches across sectarian boundaries. It was like stumbling into the light and … Continue reading →

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