Tag Archives: divine justice

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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Take No Prisoners

Posted on July 20, 2016 by ehurst

Moral reasoning is the master of all human knowledge. Without moral valuation, nothing else matters, because nature itself objects to moral vacuity. Reality will crush you unless you first establish a heart-led moral frame of reference. And the heart-mind alone … Continue reading →

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Only What’s In Your Hands

Posted on June 19, 2016 by ehurst

I’m posting this late in the evening because I had to let it percolate into my soul all day before I knew what to say. This is an issue of biblical justice, not doctrine. Indeed, the whole thing rests squarely … Continue reading →

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Relational Heart

Posted on June 4, 2016 by ehurst

It’s not that the heart does not comprehend data, but that the heart operates on a far higher level. The realm of moral imperative is not objective or impersonal, but intensely personal. The structure of heart “thinking” is relational. The … Continue reading →

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Psalm 98

Posted on April 23, 2016 by ehurst

This is another coronation song. The wording suggests a rather impromptu celebration of Jehovah’s reign based on some recent miraculous deliverance. In the Ancient Near East, a ruler asserted his dominion in the form of giving laws. However, it was … Continue reading →

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Our Crazy Ancient New Religion 1

Posted on April 23, 2016 by ehurst

Have you ever wondered why the Law of Moses is loaded with what seems mere sanitation measures? Anyone with some knowledge of modern health sciences tends to notice how much of what Moses called “divine justice” is just common sense … Continue reading →

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Election Prayers?

Posted on April 17, 2016 by ehurst

Let’s review: It won’t matter who wins the presidential election here in the US. The Trumanite bureaucracy rules and the president will always be a mere figurehead. Unless we get a president with the will and means to destroy the … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Law

Posted on April 12, 2016 by ehurst

I behold the face of my beloved. I seriously doubt you would find it aesthetically pleasing, but you haven’t spent a lifetime in her love, so I can forgive you for that. But I’m willing to bet you would understand … Continue reading →

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The Fallacy of Activism

Posted on March 25, 2016 by ehurst

This is a postscript to Institutionalized Cowardice. I apologize in advance for the length, but I hunger and thirst for your freedom from deception. A major element in my enthusiasm for Glennon’s work is that it removed some mental blocks … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Healing Miracle

Posted on March 7, 2016 by ehurst

I’m an introvert. This short list covers it well enough in my case. For example, I can preach to a huge audience and get them to listen; people tell me I have energy and charisma in the pulpit. But I’m … Continue reading →

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