Tag Archives: individual faith

Demonic Mythology of the Mind

Posted on December 16, 2018 by ehurst

One of the biggest flaws in Western Christian thinking is to externalize and project moral conflict outside of self. The idea that all moral conflict is outside of oneself permits the deeply false model of internal problems as “illness.” The … Continue reading →

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Teachings of Jesus — Luke 12:54-59

Posted on December 15, 2018 by ehurst

This continues the previous lesson from last week. Jesus pointed out that His coming as Messiah would polarize those under the Old Covenant and separate out those who would belong to the New Covenant. His Covenant would restore what all … Continue reading →

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One Ambition

Posted on August 13, 2018 by ehurst

What’s my ostensible objective on this blog? My specialty is human religion. I’m striving to change the way people do Christian religion, in particular. This business of “heart-led” is just another term for genuine faith. I contend that you can’t … Continue reading →

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Individualism and Commitments

Posted on February 15, 2018 by ehurst

Under the covenant of Radix Fidem, we know that we cannot simply rebuild the ancient ways in our current society. Rather, we seek to reawaken the heart of what was behind the ancient biblical religion. We aren’t the Hebrew people, … Continue reading →

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Divine Need to Know

Posted on November 8, 2017 by ehurst

Understanding God’s ways makes Creation more predictable. Life in this world is not so random as it appears. God has revealed His ways sufficient to make sense of things you need to know for your individual calling. It truly does … Continue reading →

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Status Report and Parable

Posted on September 20, 2017 by ehurst

We know everything, but we aren’t fully conscious of all of it yet. That’s how it works when you discover the heart-led way. You realize that your convictions have all the answers to every question you’ll ever confront, but there … Continue reading →

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Virtual Communion and Witness

Posted on July 31, 2015 by ehurst

It’s a favorite theme of mine: Don’t take yourself too seriously. We are all for the most part simply along for the ride in God’s revelation of Himself. In His measureless mercy and grace, He allows us to participate in … Continue reading →

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Quick Review: DIY Religion

Posted on March 29, 2015 by ehurst

Kiln of the Soul virtual parish is a concept, nothing more. It becomes little more than a label on my willingness to act as pastor to anyone wandering by this blog. Parish membership is just an artifact of your own … Continue reading →

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Locus Focus Hocus Pocus

Posted on March 7, 2015 by ehurst

(Posted early as tomorrow’s message.) I’ve tried to warn my readers that we should study the Ancient Hebrew mindset as best we can, but never pretend it is necessary or even possible to duplicate it in ourselves. We do not … Continue reading →

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Stability in Motion

Posted on March 1, 2015 by ehurst

I was altogether serious about it. In my mind was a wealth of possibilities for building a new and different kind of faith community. I still hope to see that, but I won’t be involved in that mission in the … Continue reading →

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