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Nothing Else Will Work

Posted on April 20, 2025 by ehurst

I’ve been asked to comment on a couple of things. Christian Mysticism is otherworldly. The source of our motives and decisions are spiritual in nature. We strive to follow Christ in that nothing rooted in humanity sways our course. We … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Jesus — Luke 19:11-27

Posted on February 23, 2019 by ehurst

It seems a significant number of folks don’t notice how the parable connects to the preface. Jesus was trying to help His disciples see that the He was not planning on instigating a regime change any time soon. In this … Continue reading →

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Styling the Shepherd

Posted on October 31, 2017 by ehurst

Consider the first few chapters in Genesis. Think about it from a Hebrew mystical point of view. On the one hand, it’s plain that Creation is just a typical expression of God’s divine personality and character. We learn to think: … Continue reading →

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Two-Fisted Prayer

Posted on December 21, 2014 by ehurst

With one hand we keep a grip on the anchor of our souls; the other reaches out to seize the world with redemptive power. Let’s remind ourselves that faith is a synonym for commitment and trust. In this case, we … Continue reading →

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Jesus' Brother against Materialism

Posted on December 28, 2012 by ehurst

I’m running through all my studies in the Jewish Christian Letters first for content before sending them through the grammar grinders. Yesterday I finished Hebrews and today I ran through James. I recall not so long ago a gentle dispute … Continue reading →

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