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Psalm 119: Gimel 17-24

Posted on October 8, 2016 by ehurst

The psalmist rejoices in his past experiences that confirmed the revelation of God. As one who has experienced it aplenty in the past, he calls on God to deal with him in such a way that he can thrive and … Continue reading →

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Different Oven, Same Poisonous Bread

Posted on October 8, 2016 by ehurst

Beware the leaven of the neocons (Matthew 16:5-12). If there is any discernible human agency that concretely manifests The Cult: It’s the neocons in the US. You can learn the philosophical background by researching Leo Strauss. You’ll notice right away … Continue reading →

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Law versus Law

Posted on October 7, 2016 by ehurst

We operate in a context of human laws that are founded on flouting God’s Law. The Law Covenants reflect the nature of Creation itself. They reveal the moral character of the Creator, and we should hardly be surprised that His … Continue reading →

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These Dreams

Posted on October 6, 2016 by ehurst

Just a short note for your instruction: Scripture takes seriously the business of dreams. It’s a critical element in heart-led living. While I can probably do some dream analysis for you, it works far better if it’s face to face. … Continue reading →

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More on Heart Logic

Posted on October 6, 2016 by ehurst

What happens when you have a vested interest in the outcome of a study or experiment? Perhaps you’ve heard that a lot published science turns out bogus. The explanation includes an awfully large burden on academic researchers to publish. Even … Continue reading →

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Photography: After the Rain

Posted on October 5, 2016 by ehurst

As always, click on any image to see it full-sized. CTRL-click will open the image in a separate browser tab. Storms blew in last night. I was pretty sure they wouldn’t be back before nightfall again, so I decided to … Continue reading →

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Bank On It

Posted on October 4, 2016 by ehurst

Deutsche Bank (DB) has been in the news recently. To summarize, it’s about the biggest banking outfit in Germany and operates in several other countries. This bank is struggling with keeping enough cash flow to serve all their various legal … Continue reading →

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Cycling: Long River Ride

Posted on October 3, 2016 by ehurst

Today’s ride was intended more as a workout. I took along my wife’s little camera and grabbed only a few shots. I left the apartment and headed straight west on Reno Avenue to the entrance of Eagle Lake. The lake … Continue reading →

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Transparent Shepherd

Posted on October 2, 2016 by ehurst

My readers know that I favor transparency; it’s a moral element in Creation. It’s not for the brain to discern, though it may do so, but it’s first and foremost something for the heart to see. The phrase “Open Source” … Continue reading →

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Psalm 119: Beth 9-16

Posted on October 1, 2016 by ehurst

This is the Path of Purity. The Hebrew word translated “cleanse” approaches the concept of moral transparency. How does a younger fellow allow others to see God through his life? In every generation, the young seldom give it much thought, … Continue reading →

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