Category Archives: eldercraft

Virtual Missionaries

Posted on December 1, 2016 by ehurst

I am the elder. By way of reminder, I am the acting pastor of this virtual parish. Those two titles signify the current labels for the ancient offices of the Two Witnesses of God’s revelation, typically translated as king and … Continue reading →

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Cycling: Miracle Hill

Posted on November 29, 2016 by ehurst

I’m not training for anything in particular. It’s nice to have the endurance for those epic 50-mile rides, but that’s just icing on the cake. Physical fitness is not an end in itself; it serves a much higher purpose, a … Continue reading →

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Unlearning

Posted on November 26, 2016 by ehurst

I want to reinforce something Sister Christine said on her blog the other day: The heart does not have to be taught how to sense the world. The mind does not have to be taught to acquiesce to the heart, … Continue reading →

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A Little Reminder

Posted on November 20, 2016 by ehurst

People who are heart-led can rise up out of themselves. They see in the mirror of revelation that we are all flawed and stop taking themselves so seriously. Insofar as it is possible for humans to be objective, it is … Continue reading →

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We Are Not in the Clear

Posted on November 19, 2016 by ehurst

(Passing note: Today marks eight years on this blog.) I am familiar with the so-called right-wing conservative Christian segment of America’s population. My familiarity is due to coming out of that. As with every existing subculture, there is good and … Continue reading →

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A Path Back to Eden

Posted on November 18, 2016 by ehurst

We have to rise to the challenge. If our new approach to faith and religion means anything, it has to affect our thinking so that we can challenge faithless conduct. We have to rise to a different understanding of what … Continue reading →

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Of Goats and Chamber Pots

Posted on November 12, 2016 by ehurst

Don’t follow the folly of this world. Matthew 26:52 is often misquoted. It’s a peculiar Western concept that one could “live by the sword.” It almost sounds poetic — live by the sword; die by the sword. But this places … Continue reading →

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God Wins

Posted on November 6, 2016 by ehurst

The tension is so thick you could cut it with a saw. That is, if you pay too much attention to the various commentators on the Net. So Comey warned Congress that Weiner’s email collection might force the investigation back … Continue reading →

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A Rough Mental Outline of Evangelism

Posted on November 1, 2016 by ehurst

Let’s keep it simple. If you can absorb our most recent lesson in Psalms 119, you are aware that just walking in faith is itself a witness to others. At some point, you have to put words with that walk … Continue reading →

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Hearty Defense

Posted on October 23, 2016 by ehurst

I don’t care about influencing voters and politicians; it won’t change anything that matters. I’d rather seek God’s influence on my thinking. I want His favor so that I can ask for things He is likely to do. That’s how … Continue reading →

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