Tag Archives: curses and blessings

What Humanity Deserves

Posted on November 7, 2023 by ehurst

Even folks who follow my writings struggle with getting a clear image in their minds: We are fallen creatures. In our present mortal form, the default divine justice is a short miserable life and a lingering painful death. That’s you … Continue reading →

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Some Spiritual Warfare HOWTO

Posted on July 13, 2021 by ehurst

Priority One: Keep in the forefront of your consciousness that it’s all about God’s glory. That’s the root cause, and final end, of everything that matters in this world. The primary objective of spiritual warfare is killing your fleshly nature. … Continue reading →

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Heaven’s Preppers 01

Posted on February 10, 2021 by ehurst

Don’t be a Prepper of the typical sort; be a Heavenly Prepper. I’d be the last person to say we won’t face persecution for our faith. However, I want to stand at the front of the line warning you that … Continue reading →

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The Seeds of Shalom

Posted on September 2, 2020 by ehurst

Jesus shared the Parable of the Sower. Then He later explained the meaning more plainly to His disciples. He said that it had been given them to understand such things. This is one of those insider-outsider things. Someone who is … Continue reading →

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Law of Moses — Deuteronomy 29

Posted on April 25, 2020 by ehurst

Many religions refer to the goal of reaching an enlightened state. This was a common element in the various religions of the Ancient Near East (ANE), as well. The broad culture of the ANE presumed that the ultimate good for … Continue reading →

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Covenant Hedge Protection

Posted on August 30, 2019 by ehurst

A lot of folks are perplexed about Luke 13:1-5. The teachings I’ve seen attached to this passage are all over the map. Let’s step back a moment. What is the one thing Jesus preached from the start? “Repent, for the … Continue reading →

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Theology and Practice: Shalom

Posted on May 5, 2019 by ehurst

Shalom is best understood as peace with God. Once again, the only way to see this is in the context of covenants. Peace with God is not a reward; it is a context we are driven to build. It is … Continue reading →

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Antidote to Fear 05

Posted on October 26, 2018 by ehurst

First, a taxonomy of curses. There are valid curses that arise from violating covenants. The prime example is the Curse of the Fall from violating the Covenant of Creation. Some of you may recall the very dramatic ritual that took … Continue reading →

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The Image of Power

Posted on September 1, 2017 by ehurst

You must find your own balance point, and it will always be contextual. It’s a dynamic thing that requires constant attention and prayer, seeking the sweet spot where God’s glory in your life shines brightest, and where moral peace is … Continue reading →

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Spiritual Activism

Posted on May 21, 2017 by ehurst

What sort of activism would you expect from mystics? There would be the obvious determined respect for Creation; most of you would see that right away. I pick up trash virtually every day outside my apartment building. It’s not some … Continue reading →

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