Author Archives: ehurst

Shalom Shares

Posted on April 4, 2017 by ehurst

I can’t say “no;” Creation itself demands I do this. Let’s not even pretend it’s some kind of altruism. I’m doing this for my own sanity and peace. I’m embracing a mission with two prongs. First is bringing the joy … Continue reading →

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04 The Lost Heritage

Posted on April 3, 2017 by ehurst

After completing the full loop around Draper Lake today, I stopped off at Daniel’s Hill. Removing my helmet and facing into the wind, I prayed aloud. “Lord, I’m grateful for the way You have carried me through all the long … Continue reading →

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Just So You’ll Know When It Happens

Posted on April 3, 2017 by ehurst

Another change is coming. As I glance back over the past year, I realize just how significant a change it was when reality shifted. That is, when God changed how He was going to execute His wrath on the US. … Continue reading →

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Can You See the Vision?

Posted on April 2, 2017 by ehurst

It’s a parallel society. Keep in mind that in most biblical usage, “the world” is the fallen human society without redemption. It’s the same Creation, but with a blinding veil of concrete reality, eating from the Forbidden Fruit of Knowledge … Continue reading →

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03 Come and See

Posted on April 2, 2017 by ehurst

Your true will longs for something better than what society offers. The effect of moving your conscious awareness into the Spirit Realm means pulling your head along behind into a different space of moral discernment. You realize that the moral … Continue reading →

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Psalm 125

Posted on April 1, 2017 by ehurst

A song of security, scholars suggest this was not originally meant as a pilgrimage psalm. However, it fits the theme well enough referring to the geography around the City of Jerusalem. One can hardly approach the city without climbing over … Continue reading →

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We Know

Posted on April 1, 2017 by ehurst

Aristotle’s ideas were based on the pagan mythology of his people. For him, if there were gods, they were no morally different from people. They were immortal and had extraordinary powers, but could be just as unreasonable as mortals. Thus, … Continue reading →

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02 Big Dig

Posted on April 1, 2017 by ehurst

Who are you? Who did God intend for you to be? There are several parables for this. I rather like the image of God handing Moses two stone tablets. Try to wash from your mind the popular artwork depicting Moses … Continue reading →

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Don’t Be Surprised

Posted on March 31, 2017 by ehurst

Paul had a secular skill as a tent maker. That term referred to a wide array of actual products made from heavy fabrics, leather and rope. As you might expect, he could also do sails and ship rigging. In some … Continue reading →

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01 An Elder’s Moral Covering

Posted on March 31, 2017 by ehurst

I’m not a leader; I’m an elder. I don’t lead; I provide moral covering. You’ll find plenty of biblical references to the symbol of “covering for sins.” It goes all the way back to the Garden of Eden and the … Continue reading →

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