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Psalm 108

Posted on July 9, 2016 by ehurst

Echoes of Psalms 57 and 60, this combines praise and lament. Likely David used common worship phrases to lift up a battle song, not so much preparing for a literal fight, but to stir both confidence and humility before God. … Continue reading →

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It’s Not the Same

Posted on July 9, 2016 by ehurst

Let’s assume for a moment the best prognosis for my knee. When the City finally pays out and I get my bike back, I still can’t afford to go off on long rides. This thing with my heart means I … Continue reading →

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Storms from the Ground

Posted on July 8, 2016 by ehurst

I feel a little chagrined that I didn’t post this sooner. I was aware of it a couple of days ago, but wasn’t sure how to approach it at the time. What good is a prophetic calling if you keep … Continue reading →

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Gospel Perception

Posted on July 8, 2016 by ehurst

We don’t preach orthodoxy and action; our gospel is essentially awareness. The heart is far stronger and wiser than the mind. Lots of people already struggle with knowing; despite what their reason tells them, the power to do what they … Continue reading →

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Fear Is a Prison

Posted on July 7, 2016 by ehurst

So perhaps you’ve read today’s post over at the parish parlor blog and you know that I’m being treated for a potentially deadly problem with my heart. In the words of Lenny LeBlanc in “O God, You Are My God” … Continue reading →

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Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome

Posted on July 7, 2016 by ehurst

My heart is healthy, but the wiring around it is faulty, so to speak. The title above is the name for this problem, as I understand it. This thing is capricious. There are aggravating factors, but the thing itself can … Continue reading →

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The New Camera

Posted on July 6, 2016 by ehurst

So it arrived yesterday and I spent some time reading the user’s manual. It’s pretty simple and most of the settings can be automated for reasonable results. This first shot was just to test shooting in overcast conditions. I’m standing … Continue reading →

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Not Giving Up

Posted on July 5, 2016 by ehurst

Covering your torso is modesty; covering your bald spot is vanity. I’ve settled into a routine of daily workouts that work more on my heart than any other muscle. I’ve been walking a few blocks lately — say, 10 minutes … Continue reading →

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Timing Is Everything

Posted on July 4, 2016 by ehurst

How many of you remember my comments about sensing a divine necessity in going out that one day to take pictures of the West Elm Creek Valley? I was puzzled about that sense of urgency. But then, a short time … Continue reading →

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Conditional Physics

Posted on July 3, 2016 by ehurst

I felt that this didn’t fit in the pulpit because it’s didactic, more a question of fundamental philosophical approach. Western Christianity tends to push God out into the spooky unknown. God is “knowable” only in the sense of propositional statements … Continue reading →

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