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Progress Not the Goal

Posted on July 8, 2012 by ehurst

The Kingdom is not about progress or numerical growth, or any of the other logical standards of achievement. The Kingdom is about purity and fidelity. The Calvinists have at least one thing correct, because it’s bluntly stated by Apostle Paul … Continue reading →

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Jonah 4

Posted on July 7, 2012 by ehurst

With some rare exceptions, a prophetic word from God is conditional, typically a call for repentance. Rare is the prophet who isn’t thrilled to see his audience take the warning seriously, but Jonah hated his audience in the first place. … Continue reading →

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Admin: New Article on Static Site

Posted on July 6, 2012 by ehurst

I’ve posted Hearing God (site is gone now) on the static site today. A note of instruction to fellow students of prophetcraft: The stuff you produce which moves you most is often going to get the weakest reception with human … Continue reading →

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Trust Is the Law

Posted on July 6, 2012 by ehurst

The word “faith” has been so abused, sometimes it’s better to use a synonym like “commitment”, “loyalty” or “trust”. It’s been my pleasure to work in the field of pastoral psychology for most of my adult life. It’s not so … Continue reading →

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Jesus on Charity

Posted on July 5, 2012 by ehurst

The Apostle Matthew records two statements by Jesus, placing them close together in his Gospel, which shows us the proper attitude on charity and good works. First: Just do it (see Matthew 25:31-46). It’s possible you won’t really understand all … Continue reading →

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The Sin of Conflation

Posted on July 4, 2012 by ehurst

conflate literally, to blow things together, implying a lack of precision and care; to confuse, to link inconsistent ideas Americans are guilty of the sin of conflation. We have clear testimony from Scripture God holds both nations and individuals accountable … Continue reading →

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Added Page: Readers Comments

Posted on July 4, 2012 by ehurst

My regulars tend to be pretty smart people, and I’m proud to link their blogs when I know about them. Hanging out with them tends to make me look wiser than I am, and draws me up toward their level. … Continue reading →

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The Jesus Frisbee Syndrome

Posted on July 3, 2012 by ehurst

We don’t need another Jesus Frisbee. Last time I checked, the official “Frisbee” is manufactured to exacting standards, and trademarked by Wham-O. It’s not as if other companies don’t make some really good competing flying disks, but while they have … Continue reading →

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Solomon's Wisdom

Posted on July 2, 2012 by ehurst

Here’s something funny for you: For all his vast human wisdom, Solomon was still a fool who set the stage for the unspeakable evil which destroyed his kingdom. God still used him despite his flaws. Jesus was the one and … Continue reading →

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Reprise: Two Realms

Posted on July 1, 2012 by ehurst

The world is fallen. It’s broken and will not be fixed. It can only be transcended. When mankind in the Garden chose the path offered by Satan, his spirit died. While recovery was possible, it meant passing through the Flaming … Continue reading →

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