Author Archives: ehurst

Real Independence

Posted on July 4, 2019 by ehurst

During my years of traditional divinity studies and work, I often read firm statements that following Christ must rise above culture. The idea was that it is somehow pan-cultural, something that should fit into any cultural context. It’s above culture. … Continue reading →

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Moral Battlefield

Posted on July 3, 2019 by ehurst

The last thing I want to do is convince you of the things we teach here at Kiln of the Soul. Every time I sit down at a computer to write, there is a constant refrain of warning to keep … Continue reading →

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Stay Close

Posted on July 2, 2019 by ehurst

I can’t easily put in words what I’m feeling right now. All I can say is cling to your faith right now, folks. Stand close to each other as much as you know how.

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Odds and Ends 07

Posted on July 1, 2019 by ehurst

It’s been a fixit day. It began early with Veloyce’s Jetta. I endeavored to change the spark plugs and the PCV valve. Neither is a simple, straightforward task on VWs. I had to make a tool to fish the plugs … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Christ — John 12:20-36

Posted on June 29, 2019 by ehurst

Prior to the coming of Christ, the path of redemption back to Eden was quite demanding. Even for Israel, it was pretty tough. It usually meant studying the Covenant of Moses and seeking God’s face until the light dawned inside … Continue reading →

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DIY Glory Shine

Posted on June 29, 2019 by ehurst

Do it yourself; don’t trust outsiders. This is the watchword for our time. If you need to do a certain thing, make darned sure you cannot do it before you contract it out. Even if it’s actually cheaper and better … Continue reading →

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Linux on HP Pavilion 590-p0044

Posted on June 28, 2019 by ehurst

First, perform due diligence. You need a Linux distro with a recent kernel to handle the Vega 11 graphics. I tested Ubuntu 19.04, Xubuntu 19.04 and OpenSUSE Leap 15.1. These three all handled it just fine, but Xubuntu was the … Continue reading →

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Mercy in Vast Supply

Posted on June 28, 2019 by ehurst

Civility is the art of living with others while causing the least friction possible. It means not taking offense at every little thing, but employing patience and allowing people to be themselves as much as possible. By extension, we know … Continue reading →

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Random Photos Late June 2019

Posted on June 27, 2019 by ehurst

Our drainage is really very good, so this portrays just how heavy the rains were a couple of weeks ago. During a period of just about 10-15 minutes, our street became a river. It’s a little difficult to see in … Continue reading →

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Nationalism versus Nationalism

Posted on June 26, 2019 by ehurst

We live in a Western world, and it is our duty to understand it. Otherwise, we cannot offer God’s antidote to the failures of Western Civilization. Hear a principle of Biblical Law: Covenant trumps every other consideration. All Law Covenants … Continue reading →

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