Author Archives: ehurst

In the Cosmic Jail

Posted on January 10, 2016 by ehurst

Pay no attention to the propaganda until you start from the assumption that it’s propaganda. Back off; divest yourself of any interest in taking sides. When you operate from the divine moral plane using the moral logic of God’s character … Continue reading →

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Psalm 83

Posted on January 9, 2016 by ehurst

There are numerous historical and geographical references, but this Psalm does not refer to a literal historical event. Rather, it’s similar in purpose to John’s Armageddon: a parable indicating a moral condition that never changes. In a series of Hebrew … Continue reading →

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Virtual Redoubt

Posted on January 9, 2016 by ehurst

This is another one of those wild visionary rambles. You’ve been warned. The global economic system is in collapse. There’s turmoil and increasing social instability in our world, particularly in the Western countries. Some very powerful figures are provoking it … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Funeral

Posted on January 8, 2016 by ehurst

Verna Mae Hurst, 6 December 1935 – 3 January 2016 If things go as planned, my elder sister will pick me up for the long ride back out to Tahlequah, OK today. The last time, I officiated at my father’s … Continue reading →

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Broken Windows Pain

Posted on January 7, 2016 by ehurst

I had a rough day; I worked on a Windows machine. First, let me assure you that Windows 7 is often faster and smoother on the same hardware than just about any version of Linux. The drivers work better and … Continue reading →

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Odds and Ends Again

Posted on January 7, 2016 by ehurst

I once wrote a humorous story about how my opinion might not be worth as much as a rat’s butt. The price of rat’s butt has gone up… Malheur National Wildlife Refuge: That business in Oregon of militia types holing … Continue reading →

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The Only Constant Is Change

Posted on January 6, 2016 by ehurst

Try to relax. Very little of the Lord’s work is done in panic. It might require vigor and creative surprises at time, but even those elements work better if you approach your divine mission with confidence and serenity. In the … Continue reading →

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Feedback Request: Virtual Parish

Posted on January 5, 2016 by ehurst

I realize not every reader and subscriber regards himself/herself a member of this virtual parish, but on my “About” page I promised to treat you as one. That is, you hold all the same privileges as any other member; the … Continue reading →

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Moral Logic: Human Need

Posted on January 5, 2016 by ehurst

Biblical moral reasoning proceeds from the heart, not the head. We live to reflect the glory of our Creator back at Him. Broadly speaking, human conduct glorifies Him by adhering to His revelation, both in the doing and in reaping … Continue reading →

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The Holy Order of Gatekeepers

Posted on January 4, 2016 by ehurst

The concept of gatekeeper is as old as humanity: a wholly unnatural restriction to genuine human need, maintained by horrific injustice. (We can save the debate about what constitutes a genuine human need in God’s eyes for another day.) At … Continue reading →

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