Tag Archives: faith

Set the Captives Free

Posted on March 26, 2017 by ehurst

The longer I look at it, the more I cannot imagine that my mission is pivotal in God’s work among humans. Let me reiterate some things my regular readers already know. The gospel message is freedom. It’s the opposite of … Continue reading →

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Dead or Alive

Posted on March 25, 2017 by ehurst

Why do you still live? Yesterday was my gym workout at the park. It was excellent because I exceeded previous performances on everything. I even managed to sprint up a small but steep hill a few times; I’m trying to … Continue reading →

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Psalm 124

Posted on March 25, 2017 by ehurst

This is ascribed specifically to David. We should take notice how very much this is like a responsive song, heavy with Hebrew parallelism. We have this basic confession: Were it not for Jehovah’s favor, there would be no Israel. Think … Continue reading →

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Bright and Shiny

Posted on March 16, 2017 by ehurst

God made a promise to those who are His own special people. “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by your name; You are Mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; … Continue reading →

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The Taste of Truth

Posted on March 12, 2017 by ehurst

We are wired for narrative. The Hebrew culture was mystical in nature; it was part of the Ancient Near East (ANE), which is a collection of cultures and civilizations that shared a mystical orientation. Westerners have struggled to make sense … Continue reading →

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Bearing Their Folly

Posted on March 12, 2017 by ehurst

It’s the damnedest thing: Dispensationalism is easily one of the biggest dividers of American Christianity. Those who believe that heresy are easily the most pestiferous element in religion. It comes with a vast pile of nonsense, and the bigger the … Continue reading →

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No Marketing

Posted on March 3, 2017 by ehurst

The proper religious term for what we do here is “Christian Mysticism.” In terms of philosophy, it’s “Ancient Near Eastern epistemology” (that should choke up a few folks). Within a rather small circle of people, like those who’ve read this … Continue reading →

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Tactical Heart

Posted on February 24, 2017 by ehurst

Life is not sacred, but living can be. Because of my service as a Military Policeman, I was indoctrinated in tactical awareness as a pervasive mindset that one never leaves. You crawl into a dark and dismal world, always waiting … Continue reading →

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Rapprochment

Posted on February 23, 2017 by ehurst

Let’s recall something very important: In Christ we live the paradox of having on the one hand a command to commune with others because it’s the nature of our communion with God. To be one with the Father is to … Continue reading →

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Bits and Pieces 21

Posted on February 22, 2017 by ehurst

It was a good time to take the medium loop out around Draper Lake. At the farthest corner from where I live, I was arrested by the sound of hundreds of migratory birds. They were clustered in the tree tops … Continue reading →

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