Author Archives: ehurst

Sick and Sore

Posted on March 3, 2015 by ehurst

I won’t bore you with the gritty details, but it went like this: Last Wednesday I tore a muscle (Vastus Lateralis) in my left leg at the gym. It wasn’t the sort of thing where I noticed it all at … Continue reading →

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100 useful websites

Posted on March 2, 2015 by ehurst

You gotta see this, from my friend, Robert Lee in Hong Kong.

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Two Wings of the Same Vulture

Posted on March 2, 2015 by ehurst

It became popular some years ago to refer to the two primary US political parties as the red and blue wings on a doomed aircraft. It didn’t’ matter which color you favored, the destination was the same. Only a fool … Continue reading →

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Stability in Motion

Posted on March 1, 2015 by ehurst

I was altogether serious about it. In my mind was a wealth of possibilities for building a new and different kind of faith community. I still hope to see that, but I won’t be involved in that mission in the … Continue reading →

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Psalm 39

Posted on February 28, 2015 by ehurst

Jeduthun was one of three music directors that served during David’s reign. He was also the King’s Seer. The tone of this psalm does not come across well in English. It takes turns of logic and makes subtle connections that … Continue reading →

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Indistinguishable

Posted on February 27, 2015 by ehurst

Let’s talk quantum morality for a moment. Are you reading the news? Lots of stuff that isn’t really all that interesting, but confirms much of what we suspected long ago. What difference does it make if everyone you could conceivably … Continue reading →

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Never Alone

Posted on February 26, 2015 by ehurst

I don’t feel the least bit lonely. Inner turmoil is the native human element. Want to end all tension? Die. Meanwhile, if you live, then a gnawing sense of longing for something or other is our native element here on … Continue reading →

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Parish Business: Remodeling in the Background

Posted on February 25, 2015 by ehurst

I’m going to close my static site. You can request your own copy of it; I’ll zip it up for you. If I need to share documents, I’ll come up with a different service for that. If you are using … Continue reading →

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Activism’s Fatal Flaw

Posted on February 25, 2015 by ehurst

Activism ignores the God of the Bible. This works itself out into two related lies. First, they deny that God is who He says He is. The second is only logical: That He does not act as He promised. As … Continue reading →

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The Faith of Loners

Posted on February 24, 2015 by ehurst

They told me, “There are no Lone Rangers in the faith.” Aside from a couple of truly fine leaders, the majority of those with whom I’ve worked in churches would reflexively deny that a Christian can be a faithful, spirit-filled … Continue reading →

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