Tag Archives: heart-led

Joy Reminder

Posted on May 31, 2017 by ehurst

Anglo-Saxon culture is unique in its dour and sour outlook. The world of Beowulf was always gloomy and dark. Despite some moderation through centuries of technological advancement and multicultural exposure, the under-layer of Western expectation is still that sad existence. … Continue reading →

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Moral Mother Lode

Posted on May 27, 2017 by ehurst

We have yet to discover the rich treasure and heritage of Christ in our world. Our hearts teach us the truth; we know that there are generally two paths men tread to power and change in this world. One is … Continue reading →

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The Path of the Heart

Posted on May 24, 2017 by ehurst

The heart-led way is the human default. It’s where we began back in Eden. The Fall didn’t close off the heart of conviction; it simply meant ignoring it in favor of the intellect. From that time forward, it was two … Continue reading →

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Mystical Evangelism

Posted on May 16, 2017 by ehurst

A critical element in building a covenant community is ditching the goal-oriented thinking. Thinking in terms of a concrete goal and efficiency is what turned mainstream Christian religion into a huge conversion machine. Mainstream evangelism is little more than manipulation; … Continue reading →

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Origins Agnosticism

Posted on May 14, 2017 by ehurst

Just as a follow-up to my post about crazy things mainstream religious leaders assert about Bible History, I wanted to remind folks of a fundamental philosophical issue. I take an agnostic position about questions of human origins. This business of … Continue reading →

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Moral Complexities

Posted on May 12, 2017 by ehurst

It is a real challenge to stick to a heart-led conviction and wade through the mass of lies. For those of us still learning how to live by divine conviction, seeking to shake off generations of false religious teaching with … Continue reading →

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Not Against Flesh and Blood

Posted on April 30, 2017 by ehurst

For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the world’s rulers, of the darkness of this age, against spiritual wickedness in high places. (Ephesians 6:12 MKJV) For us, the whole point is the … Continue reading →

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Spotlight in the Night

Posted on April 7, 2017 by ehurst

Let’s make some distinctions here. There’s not a darned thing we can do to stop the immense evil in Syria, in part because it’s all tied into the Satanic plans regarding Israel. The whole thing is a swamp and there’s … Continue reading →

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Shalom Shares

Posted on April 4, 2017 by ehurst

I can’t say “no;” Creation itself demands I do this. Let’s not even pretend it’s some kind of altruism. I’m doing this for my own sanity and peace. I’m embracing a mission with two prongs. First is bringing the joy … Continue reading →

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04 The Lost Heritage

Posted on April 3, 2017 by ehurst

After completing the full loop around Draper Lake today, I stopped off at Daniel’s Hill. Removing my helmet and facing into the wind, I prayed aloud. “Lord, I’m grateful for the way You have carried me through all the long … Continue reading →

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