Category Archives: religion

Driven to Fail

Posted on July 19, 2011 by ehurst

What kind of success story is it which climaxes with a grisly execution of the hero? Yeah, it’s the story of Jesus Christ. Following Jesus means I’m driven to fail in the same terms, that is, in terms of worldly … Continue reading →

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We Are Not

Posted on July 12, 2011 by ehurst

Our house church is not Protestant, nor Catholic, nor Orthodox, nor do we fit any other standard associations. We have no legal charter, no corporate property, and precious little organization. We don’t consider ourselves a distinct entity at all. We … Continue reading →

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Legalism and Religion

Posted on July 9, 2011 by ehurst

It’s not about semantics, per se, but clear thinking. Legalism is not simply a matter of hide-bound about rules. It’s not being a stickler for pointless details, not wrangling over endless permutations of application. Those are symptoms. Legalism is making … Continue reading →

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Tribulation Church: Isolation Is Our Lot

Posted on July 8, 2011 by ehurst

I joined a House Church forum this week: Radical Christian Cafe. Not a lot of traffic; not too many members and they don’t do too much airhead chatter. Granted, even here I will be an oddball. I don’t have to … Continue reading →

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Modern Exodus

Posted on July 2, 2011 by ehurst

You can read the Exodus account if you like, but most of us know the story. Please, ignore the movie versions, as they are loaded with artistic liberties which detract from the real story. To summarize, the tiny household of … Continue reading →

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Weekend Outlook for Early July

Posted on July 1, 2011 by ehurst

Too many little items I just can’t resist. This is a long weekend in the US, as we prepare to celebrate Independence Day on Monday. As if we had anything to celebrate. Fireworks don’t amuse me much, unless they are … Continue reading →

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Accountable Desire

Posted on June 22, 2011 by ehurst

Be sure your sins will find you out. As a prophet of Jehovah, I have a duty to Him to speak when He places a burden on me. That duty includes an obligation to make sure I filter it through … Continue reading →

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Domain of the Spirit

Posted on June 21, 2011 by ehurst

Try to imagine a religion blending elements from Mennonites and Dominionists. Mennonites practice a passive avoidance of secular government. They realize you can’t ever completely get away from it, but given the state has never done the right thing for … Continue reading →

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Prude Games

Posted on June 12, 2011 by ehurst

I’m a serious prude. The Bible says God demands modesty. The basic principle is we are fallen, and when our eyes see certain things, our hormones kick in and can lead us astray. In general, men are weaker in this … Continue reading →

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Virtual Civilization

Posted on June 9, 2011 by ehurst

Inherent in the Covenant of Noah is the requirement to build a civilization, but with a great deal of flexibility. To be civilized is to embrace the rules necessary to live peacefully in close quarters with other humans. A civilization … Continue reading →

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