Author Archives: ehurst

It’s Not What You Might Expect

Posted on February 11, 2015 by ehurst

Welcome to my world. I’ve tried to make things as transparent as possible because it’s what God demands of me. If you were to meet me in the flesh, you’d find me affable and relaxed most of the time. When … Continue reading →

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What Are You?

Posted on February 10, 2015 by ehurst

Welcome to the real world with all the real people. Even without a formal doctrine of the Fall, we have no trouble seeing that humanity is broken. However, Scripture points out that this broken condition cannot be fixed on our … Continue reading →

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StT Published

Posted on February 9, 2015 by ehurst

It’s done! A short little book it is, too — Gospel Red Herring: Spiritualizing the Text is now available in multiple formats, so get your FREE copy here. I’m also updating one HTML version I linked previously.

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Background Noise (Updated)

Posted on February 8, 2015 by ehurst

One of things that most distinguishes the godly from others in this world is not whether we have trouble, but how we handle it. I’m praying about a pretty big problem. It’s not as if I am whining and trying … Continue reading →

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How?

Posted on February 8, 2015 by ehurst

There is no single answer for all of us, but perhaps I can help you serve the Lord better by asking decent questions. I have often said we make a mistake by trying to differentiate between what we presume to … Continue reading →

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Psalm 36

Posted on February 7, 2015 by ehurst

Hebrew scholars tell us that this psalm is distinctly in two parts. The first few verses are in very rugged Hebrew that grates on the ears, whereas the rest is quite smooth and sweet. This is how David emphasizes the … Continue reading →

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The Religion Matrix

Posted on February 7, 2015 by ehurst

We need faith that is stirred, not shaken. It’s not about having wise answers; you should have your own. Permit me to ask some questions I hope are useful in stirring your faith. Virtually all of the work done in … Continue reading →

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Broken Boundaries

Posted on February 6, 2015 by ehurst

Do you imagine that our common diseases today were absent from the Garden of Eden? If so, you would still be suffering from Western mythology. In the Hebrew culture, disease wasn’t some alien presence in nature. It was always there, … Continue reading →

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StT: Second Draft

Posted on February 5, 2015 by ehurst

Did you know that Wal-Mart and Sam’s Club no longer carry USB memory devices? I’m not surprised, given the significance of the threat researchers discovered with the USB protocol. The hardware standard allows any USB device to write back to … Continue reading →

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The Thrill Is Gone

Posted on February 4, 2015 by ehurst

I used to obsess over every detail, all the options, every possibility that I could imagine. It was more than a hobby; it was a way of life. Now I just don’t care any more. Adequate for the mission is … Continue reading →

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