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Timing Is Everything

How many of you remember my comments about sensing a divine necessity in going out that one day to take pictures of the West Elm Creek Valley? I was puzzled about that sense of urgency. But then, a short time … Continue reading

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Political Failure

God reigns and supports no existing political party; He simply uses human political activity to carry out His plans on earth. However, His Law Covenants make it clear that if you want Him to actually bless your political activity, you … Continue reading

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RIP: Jess Hurst

My younger brother, Jessie T. Hurst passed today around 6:30 PM, at age 46. We were close in the sense of siblings. He shared none of my interest in religion, but was grateful that I would always visit him when … Continue reading

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Team Player

To be honest, much of the prophetic or teaching material I write is aimed at hammering guys. To the degree I see my own sins in the mirror, they are the sins I see most clearly in my world at … Continue reading

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Yet Another Funeral

Verna Mae Hurst, 6 December 1935 – 3 January 2016 If things go as planned, my elder sister will pick me up for the long ride back out to Tahlequah, OK today. The last time, I officiated at my father’s … Continue reading

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A Private Thanksgiving

This is my Father’s world; there is nothing to fear with Him at the helm. Not that it’s all bright and cheery, but all those events that I can’t control are also not my problem. I’m committed to accepting what … Continue reading

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Driving Is Not Fun

It was about a three-hour drive to my Dad’s funeral. While I love seeing the countryside out there in the northeastern part of the state — mountains and forests — I was alone and no one could take the pictures. … Continue reading

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Funerary Service

For those who are curious, a generic non-sectarian funeral is really quite simple. First, you have to understand that funerals do nothing for the dead, but are for survivors. At most, we are simply consoling each other. There is nothing … Continue reading

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Funeral: Freddie J. Hurst

The funeral is handled by Green Country Funeral Home in Tahlequah, OK. Google Maps location Green Country Funeral Home 203 S. Commercial Rd. PO Box 2048 Tahlequah, OK 74465 Telephone: (918) 458-5055 The body will be available for viewing all … Continue reading

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RIP: Fred J. Hurst

My Dad passed away last night around 11:30 PM. I want to thank all those who have expressed condolences, but I saw this coming. I am moved and sad, but not distraught. You have to understand that he nearly died … Continue reading

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