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Teachings of Jesus — Matthew 16:13-28

Posted on June 9, 2018 by ehurst

The underlying theme that ties this whole passage together is getting a proper image of Jesus inheriting the Kingdom of Heaven. It’s too easy to forget this all takes place in the context of Ancient Near Eastern (ANE) culture. A … Continue reading →

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Of Sheep and Parables

Posted on June 9, 2018 by ehurst

The language of the heart is parable and symbolism. It is impossible to clinically describe the Spirit Realm from where our minds stand now. There’s noting that requires us to use biblical symbols, but it is absolutely vital that we … Continue reading →

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Draper Bikeway Hydrology Update

Posted on June 8, 2018 by ehurst

After a whole week of hindrances, I finally got back out on my bike. Of particular note was yesterday’s massive flooding thunderstorm. Almost the entire state good a good dose of this thing and I knew it would help to … Continue reading →

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The World versus God

Posted on June 7, 2018 by ehurst

There’s really very little we can do to help this fallen world. All I can do is offer my best moral counsel to those who are members of this Kiln of the Soul parish, who embrace the Radix Fidem covenant. … Continue reading →

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Apartment Living and FedEx

Posted on June 6, 2018 by ehurst

First of all, members of the parish, the replacement tower has arrived. It’s nothing amazing, just an Optiplex 780 with moderate specs. It works; I’m using it to write this post. It was a simple matter of swapping out the … Continue reading →

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Call on Him

Posted on June 5, 2018 by ehurst

It’s downright scary to think about it. All other things being equal, were it not for America’s obsession with guns, our government would have long ago sunk this country into the depths of Hell. Our government system has bred the … Continue reading →

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Carving the Carcass of the Fall

Posted on June 4, 2018 by ehurst

Over the years in my reading of scholarly literature about Church History, I’ve noticed a major problem with the literature. The whole sweep of Church History published in English, and even a great deal of translated works from other languages, … Continue reading →

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Mysticism Needs No Defense

Posted on June 3, 2018 by ehurst

Mysticism is the only way you can hear God. Symbolism — also referred to as parable, or parabolic language — is the language of conviction, faith, and of the heart. That’s how God designed it. We refer to “the world” … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Jesus — Matthew 16:1-12

Posted on June 2, 2018 by ehurst

Most people miss what Jesus is saying in this passage, because it’s all one thing: The Jewish leaders trusted in logic instead of walking in faith. Their legalism insisted that they must adhere to the Law of Moses, but they … Continue reading →

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A Dearth of Sanity and Trust

Posted on June 1, 2018 by ehurst

Ostensibly, we pay attention to things on at least three different levels. First is the ambient culture in which we live; we can’t escape it completely and being aware of its foibles is necessary if we are to have a … Continue reading →

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