Tag Archives: evangelism

Not Just the Dispies

Posted on March 16, 2016 by ehurst

While I’ve made a lot of noise about the need to be ready for some level of exodus from the Zionist-Dispensationalist claptrap in churches, that’s not the whole story here. I’ve also predicted for quite some years that churches in … Continue reading →

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Heartless Evangelism

Posted on February 28, 2016 by ehurst

Our apartment complex has a posted sign about no solicitation. Once that sign is posted, you have to get management’s permission for any random door-knocking. Court precedent in this state has made it clear that door-knocking evangelism is covered under … Continue reading →

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The Heart of Outreach

Posted on February 28, 2016 by ehurst

As we use it here, the phrase “heart-led existence” is the same as walking by the spirit or walking by faith. Our problem is that those New Testament phrases come with a lot of baggage in the minds of readers, … Continue reading →

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Right There

Posted on January 18, 2016 by ehurst

Redemption is right there within reach. As always, your cultural climate can make a huge difference. If you grow up in world fully expecting that nature itself is obliged to take you seriously on your terms, you’ll struggle with redemption. … Continue reading →

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Clues to Our Path

Posted on December 10, 2015 by ehurst

Truth is not a goal, but a path. We could wish that the whole world were heart-led. Instead, we are blessed indeed just to find one other in our geographic vicinity. For a precious few, this is a natural transition. … Continue reading →

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Not Born-Again

Posted on October 28, 2015 by ehurst

Please don’t convert to my religion. One of the hardest things to explain is the perverted trap of Western mental habits enshrined in how language is used. I’m not the first person to notice the huge difference; I learned this … Continue reading →

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Our Sneaky Plan

Posted on October 22, 2015 by ehurst

Okay, it’s not sneaky if you tell everyone in advance. Then again, it will remain incomprehensible to anyone who doesn’t let their heart lead their minds. Changing anything in this world starts with the person in the mirror. That much … Continue reading →

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Tasting with the Heart

Posted on September 24, 2015 by ehurst

Your heart understands, but your mind may not know what to make of that wisdom. So the conservatives say they are all about that prosperity for everyone, but that’s just a lie to make sure you sucker up to being … Continue reading →

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A Third Consideration

Posted on September 15, 2015 by ehurst

I can’t pretend my future clients will of necessity be any kind of believer. In that previous post where I offered a preview of some of my computer tech support curriculum — CompSec: Compartmentalization — I held back on an … Continue reading →

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Divine Infiltration

Posted on August 14, 2015 by ehurst

We serve Christ, whose kingdom is not rooted in this world. At the same time, He has all authority in heaven and earth. Even when there was a nation under covenant to His Father, that nation refused to obey consistently. … Continue reading →

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