Author Archives: ehurst

Storms on the Computer Horizon

Posted on August 20, 2016 by ehurst

Some of you won’t care about this, so you can skip the computer chatter. Those of us who provide technical support for Windows users have been watching this for a long time. Microsoft steadily seizes more and more control from … Continue reading →

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System Destruct

Posted on August 19, 2016 by ehurst

Don’t believe in the system in the first place. You could follow the advice of some folks and fight within the system. If that’s your calling, armor up and prepare for a fight, because it’s virtually certain one will come … Continue reading →

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Misguiding Spirits

Posted on August 18, 2016 by ehurst

What can you do with it? Keep in mind the fundamentals of moral logic. Stated more expansively, I’m asking that you make that conscious effort to defer to your convictions, written on your heart by the finger of God. Keep … Continue reading →

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Calm

Posted on August 17, 2016 by ehurst

It’s been quiet in my soul all day. Not silent; that’s entirely different — just quiet. There are things to do. I got the FTP server running but I can’t yet tell if it’s accessible to anyone but me. If … Continue reading →

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Administrivia (Updated)

Posted on August 16, 2016 by ehurst

I’m re-installing CentOS 7 on the parish server today. I’ve decided to take the easy way out and I’ll be using Webmin so I don’t have to pick over all the grisly details to get things running properly. One of … Continue reading →

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Admin: FTP Server Down

Posted on August 15, 2016 by ehurst

For a few days, at least, the FTP server will be down. If you want to know the details: I’m having trouble with the fancy router. The factory firmware is crappy and unreliable. I’m waiting for DD-WRT to release a … Continue reading →

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Reviewing Darkness 04

Posted on August 14, 2016 by ehurst

On the one hand, we recognize that the typical Western Christian image of demons is comical, and tragically misguided. The popular mythology of “spiritual warfare” is a big joke to Satan. It’s another distraction that keeps folks from paying attention … Continue reading →

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Tech Trash

Posted on August 13, 2016 by ehurst

It happens just a few of you seem interested in my technology chatter, so I’ll dump out the latest news. While I do try to keep track of computer technology trends, there is just too much going on right now. … Continue reading →

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Psalm 113

Posted on August 13, 2016 by ehurst

For historical reference, this begins a series of psalms traditionally used to celebrate Passover. This one and the next were sung before the meal. As with other songs of this type, the format is rather simple and easy to memorize. … Continue reading →

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Reviewing Darkness 03

Posted on August 13, 2016 by ehurst

We teach that the essence of the Fall is usurping the authority of the heart by placing reason on the throne of the soul. God does not commune with our intellects, but with our hearts. He writes His revelation there … Continue reading →

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