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Psalm 107

Posted on July 2, 2016 by ehurst

Book 5: Psalms 107-150 This is a catchall collection of several smaller collections of public worship songs, including the songs of Ascents and Hallelujah psalms. In other ways it seems to celebrate specifically covenant promises and how to claim them. … Continue reading →

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The Language of Heaven

Posted on July 2, 2016 by ehurst

In some circles, it is almost trite to say it: “Praise is the language spoken in Heaven.” That’s because it typically refers to some scripted exercise in emotional manipulation. Yet it remains true that a genuine moment of worship will … Continue reading →

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What Might Have Been

Posted on July 2, 2016 by ehurst

This is the initial post I wrote for that goofy magazine. You’ll notice that it takes a slightly different tack than what I post here, but still retains the essence of our mission. ******** Every human aspiration to make the … Continue reading →

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Not Trendy

Posted on July 1, 2016 by ehurst

I was invited by the secretive and ghostly unnamed party running My Trending Stories to join their stable of writers. I gave them an honest shot, even going so far as writing a first article to post. But I couldn’t … Continue reading →

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Depressing Deception

Posted on July 1, 2016 by ehurst

Our declining Western culture is shot through with false dichotomies. Sometimes it’s a prophetic duty to point them out. We are neither part of the Green religion, nor do we support blind exploitation of natural resources. We believe the heart … Continue reading →

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Political Failure

Posted on June 30, 2016 by ehurst

God reigns and supports no existing political party; He simply uses human political activity to carry out His plans on earth. However, His Law Covenants make it clear that if you want Him to actually bless your political activity, you … Continue reading →

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More Writing Work? (Busted)

Posted on June 29, 2016 by ehurst

Try as I might, whatever it is I actually do from day to day requires I spend more time in front of a computer than is optimal for human flesh. This is where I serve in the sense of touching … Continue reading →

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Virtual Touch

Posted on June 29, 2016 by ehurst

Religion is in your head; faith is in your heart. True religion from faith is in your hands. I realize how difficult it is to portray faith in mere words on a computer screen. If all we have is the … Continue reading →

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Bibliography

Posted on June 28, 2016 by ehurst

Aside from the lightweight references I used in my A Course in Biblical Mysticism, some of you may take an interest in looking more at some of my studies on the background of the Bible. Old Testament Survey: The Message, … Continue reading →

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Another Frivolous Post

Posted on June 27, 2016 by ehurst

I’m updating my picture since I’ve started growing the hair and beard. This was shot with my wife’s cellphone. Not that it matters that much, but I note in passing that the marvelous little Coolpix camera I’ve been using is … Continue reading →

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