Tag Archives: heart-led

Ax in the Forest

Posted on January 5, 2018 by ehurst

The heart-led way is a lonely path. On the one hand, we are never actually alone because all of Creation is our friend. On the other hand, that in itself socially isolates us. The fault is with everyone else who … Continue reading →

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Covenant Book: 08 Not Green

Posted on December 28, 2017 by ehurst

We do not worship the creature, but the Creator. Redemption through Biblical Law restores us to our natural place in Creation. There is a sense in which we return to Eden by passing through the Flaming Sword of revelation. It … Continue reading →

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Covenant Book: 07 How We Live

Posted on December 27, 2017 by ehurst

The American mind is exceedingly uncomfortable with the idea that reality is fluid and not static. Indeed, no two of us will experience reality exactly the same. That’s because reality is a person. While all of us will share enough … Continue reading →

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Experiential Lore

Posted on December 25, 2017 by ehurst

Some of you are aware that Paul in particular, but a couple other writers in the New Testament, mentioned oral lore connected with the Old Testament. I suppose it’s what the Talmud should have been, and would have been before … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Gift

Posted on December 25, 2017 by ehurst

We’ll suspend the book for one day while I offer this Christmas present. I wish I had to the words for it. This is a vision; not the kind that appear before you, but the kind that grows organically from … Continue reading →

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Covenant Book: 04 Not By Human Power

Posted on December 23, 2017 by ehurst

This is not an agenda to change the world. As a term, “the world” signifies the fallen existence of humanity. It’s not merely this place we all live or the collected humans in it, but in particular it is the … Continue reading →

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Covenant Book: 01 A Matter for the Heart

Posted on December 20, 2017 by ehurst

The Bible offers an entirely different anthropology than is common in the West. The previous chapter sets the stage for adopting a different mind set. But of course, that’s just mowing down the old crop previously cultivated on the roots … Continue reading →

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I Cannot Avoid It

Posted on December 18, 2017 by ehurst

I believe you need to see how this works, to see the questions and inner struggle to discern the wisdom of God. We have such a long way to go in many areas of our shared faith, and this struggle … Continue reading →

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Phenomenology as Clue to Phenomena

Posted on December 16, 2017 by ehurst

It seems a good time to point out something that may not be obvious. For those of you familiar with philosophy as an academic pursuit, you recognize that I use the terms and some ideas from Phenomenology. You may also … Continue reading →

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Bigger Than All of Us

Posted on December 14, 2017 by ehurst

This is a work in progress. I’m trying to gather together some threads that have pulled out of the fabric; at the same time, I’m trying to untangle some others. A good rug under your feet can turn shifting sands … Continue reading →

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