Category Archives: personal

Alternate Realities?

Posted on July 31, 2019 by ehurst

Someone asked the question about whether I believe in alternate realities. Yes, I believe such a thing exists. There’s nothing suggesting you have to agree with me, but I find it the simplest explanation of how God does some things. … Continue reading →

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Odds and Ends 07

Posted on July 1, 2019 by ehurst

It’s been a fixit day. It began early with Veloyce’s Jetta. I endeavored to change the spark plugs and the PCV valve. Neither is a simple, straightforward task on VWs. I had to make a tool to fish the plugs … Continue reading →

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Only 41 Years?

Posted on June 17, 2019 by ehurst

Where did the time go? This is my blushing bride from June 1978. We were moving into our first apartment after the wedding. Babe, I’d do it all over again in a heartbeat.

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I May Not Care

Posted on May 31, 2019 by ehurst

Because of my confidence that God can speak to you just like He does me, and that your hearts are at least as wise as my own, I’m going to trust that you will get what I’m saying here. I’m … Continue reading →

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Sharpening the Sword

Posted on May 20, 2019 by ehurst

Can you imagine someone like me wishing we could do without the Internet? There are two issues here. One is that a computer is by far the best way to write, and to store what you write. Two is that … Continue reading →

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Feminine Power Abuse

Posted on May 16, 2019 by ehurst

I watched it happen with my own eyes. When I was stationed in Europe, our unit received a new Sergeant Major. He came before his predecessor retired, so spent a few weeks at loose ends. A small group of us … Continue reading →

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Fond Memory: Martin Box

Posted on May 14, 2019 by ehurst

During my time volksmarching in the Benelux, I usually tried to avoid the social clumsiness of walking the same pace as some strangers near me at any point. They typically returned the favor. But I typically wore a hat that … Continue reading →

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A Ministry Shift

Posted on April 14, 2019 by ehurst

This blog is a ministry outlet. I didn’t start this nearly ten years ago as a social outlet. Social connections do happen here, but that’s just a side effect of the medium. The essential purpose of this blog is a … Continue reading →

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If I Still Could…

Posted on March 22, 2019 by ehurst

I’ve discussed my military service in the past. The primary motive was not any particular patriotism, but simply my character. Soldering is in my soul, and more now than ever, despite being physically unable to serve for the past 25 … Continue reading →

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MS Office Fails

Posted on February 16, 2019 by ehurst

I am not one of those elitists who considers MS Office too pedestrian, as if the sanctity of Perfect Office is so superior. The latter is better, but not for the reasons most aficionados offer. Nor is LibreOffice so cool … Continue reading →

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