Author Archives: ehurst

When Real Change Comes

Posted on May 10, 2021 by ehurst

If it involves donations and advertising, then the people’s hearts are not in it. It doesn’t take a whole lot of money to inform; it takes billions to provoke emotions. Political events that rest on mere sentiment are wholly ephemeral. … Continue reading →

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Nit Picking?

Posted on May 9, 2021 by ehurst

Perhaps it is just nit-picking. Still, I am troubled by a mythology that is used to justify all kinds of manipulation and plunder among people who claim Christ. Satan did not want Christ on the Cross. He did his level … Continue reading →

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New Testament Doctrine — Luke 1:57-80

Posted on May 8, 2021 by ehurst

The very last three verses of the Old Testament (Malachi 4:4-6) mention the Forerunner of the Messiah coming in the spirit of Elijah. Luke notes for us that the Messiah is a cousin of His Forerunner (their mothers were cousins). … Continue reading →

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Bricktown Canal

Posted on May 7, 2021 by ehurst

I decided to try running my wheelchair along the Bricktown Canal. These are the pictures. First is the entrance down near the southern end of the canal. I rolled up the ramp from the parking lot, then turned back to … Continue reading →

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Space Weather and Disasters

Posted on May 6, 2021 by ehurst

Today, I want to address a hobby of mine: astrophysics and geophysics. This will be a bit long, because I want to introduce a set of ideas about how God does things. Let’s not forget that Our Father controls all … Continue reading →

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The Chinese Grip

Posted on May 5, 2021 by ehurst

Here’s something interesting: China has concrete plans for taking over the Internet itself. It’s not as if this is news, but it’s a much more explicit statement than we would expect. China is not known for public honesty on much … Continue reading →

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Wandering Thoughts

Posted on May 3, 2021 by ehurst

It’s not as if nothing out there is happening, but there’s not much that requires a reaction right this moment. There is nothing we can do for people who reject the Covenant. So long as they remain outside the Covenant, … Continue reading →

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New Testament Doctrine — Luke 1:5-25

Posted on May 1, 2021 by ehurst

We seek shalom — peace with our Creator. The Messiah came to offer His Nation one last chance to retain all the promises and blessings of the Covenant of Moses. This ancient covenant — a suzerain-vassal treaty — had to … Continue reading →

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New Series — New Testament Doctrine

Posted on May 1, 2021 by ehurst

This would be a kind of analog of Moses’ Law, but for the New Testament. I didn’t consult with any humans on this. Ya’ll tend to be reticent about such things, so I just went where the wind blew me. … Continue reading →

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Living in Interesting Times

Posted on April 30, 2021 by ehurst

Brandon Smith offers another thoughtful analysis of likely political events here in the US. It’s not a question of agreeing with him on specifics, but of giving thought to what is likely. For example, he hints at, but does not … Continue reading →

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