Author Archives: ehurst

Christian Culture

Posted on March 5, 2017 by ehurst

A covenant with God breeds a culture. There’s nothing wrong with the idea of a Christian Culture, something that is uniquely representative of following Christ. Our problem here in America is that it’s more American than Christian. The First Century … Continue reading →

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Psalm 121

Posted on March 4, 2017 by ehurst

No petition here, this is a responsive hymn celebrating the protection of Jehovah. Palestine is a hilly land, and any route toward Zion meant looking at ridges and mountains until you saw the Temple itself, visible from quite a distance … Continue reading →

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Draper Trails: Delightful Ride

Posted on March 4, 2017 by ehurst

This time I started where I left off from the last ride, and resumed following the shore road. While it was still muddy from the previous rains, some heavy vehicles really stirred things up. Then it dried. Hard. I had … Continue reading →

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Locking the Treasury

Posted on March 4, 2017 by ehurst

Something that I find deeply troubling is how most mainstream churches in the US still operate as entertainment — some more blatantly than others. When you watch the problems of their leadership, it’s loaded with all of the exact same … Continue reading →

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No Marketing

Posted on March 3, 2017 by ehurst

The proper religious term for what we do here is “Christian Mysticism.” In terms of philosophy, it’s “Ancient Near Eastern epistemology” (that should choke up a few folks). Within a rather small circle of people, like those who’ve read this … Continue reading →

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What Would You Call It?

Posted on March 2, 2017 by ehurst

We would love to see the world embrace the full richness of God’s best offer. Christ Himself said most of the world would ignore His gift, so the next best thing is for them to embrace the Covenant of Noah. … Continue reading →

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Draper: Better Trails

Posted on March 1, 2017 by ehurst

“Better” is a relative term here. I went back to finish the trail I rode partially way back before the bike crash. It’s just about passable in a vehicle with a decent clearance. As you can see in the first … Continue reading →

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What’s Going On 07

Posted on February 28, 2017 by ehurst

This morning I awoke to the sense of sorrow and loss — not my own, but a general concern for the world around me. By the time I went out to pick up trash, one of the vehicles in our … Continue reading →

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Draper Lake: A Small Point

Posted on February 27, 2017 by ehurst

The temperatures were just about 60°F (16C) and rising, stiff southerly breeze and partly cloudy when I left the apartment. Skies cleared during the ride. I headed out to Draper Lake on the Post Road corridor and just chugged against … Continue reading →

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They Could, But Won’t

Posted on February 26, 2017 by ehurst

Judah didn’t have to face exile in Babylon. Even after all their many failures, slipping into idolatry, they could have settled into their punishment at God’s hand by serving Babylon quietly. Jeremiah said as much, but the Judean leadership kept … Continue reading →

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