Tag Archives: depression

Psalm 88

Posted on February 13, 2016 by ehurst

The psalm is addressed to the Sons of Korah, but attributed to Heman, son of Zerah, son of Judah by Tamar his daughter-in-law (1 Chronicles 2:3-6). That’s a mouthful and it requires you remember the sad stories of Judah’s sin … Continue reading →

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The Pastoral Burden

Posted on December 29, 2014 by ehurst

I’m a beast of burden, made and called by God to carry the load. Over the weekend, our subscriber roll swelled by over a dozen. I’m cynical enough to bet that WordPress simply isn’t telling me when people drop their … Continue reading →

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A Few Minutes of Worship

Posted on November 15, 2014 by ehurst

I have crappy days, too. Would it surprise you? Much of my ranting about the Germanic mythology and the sour mood in things like Beowulf arises from having inherited a major dose of that sourness. That is, I live with … Continue reading →

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The Risk of Two Realms

Posted on June 30, 2014 by ehurst

Yesterday’s post on depression hit a nerve with several folks. In my own mind, it’s summed up in my response to a comment: “Much of what we dislike in this world is the back edge of something we simply don’t … Continue reading →

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Depression and the Spirit

Posted on June 29, 2014 by ehurst

This is something that’s been rumbling around in my head for a while. Recently someone asked a question about it and it seems a good time to post on it. God’s revelation is a two-edged sword, we are told in … Continue reading →

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