Tag Archives: intellect

Set the Captives Free

Posted on March 26, 2017 by ehurst

The longer I look at it, the more I cannot imagine that my mission is pivotal in God’s work among humans. Let me reiterate some things my regular readers already know. The gospel message is freedom. It’s the opposite of … Continue reading →

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The Taste of Truth

Posted on March 12, 2017 by ehurst

We are wired for narrative. The Hebrew culture was mystical in nature; it was part of the Ancient Near East (ANE), which is a collection of cultures and civilizations that shared a mystical orientation. Westerners have struggled to make sense … Continue reading →

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No Marketing

Posted on March 3, 2017 by ehurst

The proper religious term for what we do here is “Christian Mysticism.” In terms of philosophy, it’s “Ancient Near Eastern epistemology” (that should choke up a few folks). Within a rather small circle of people, like those who’ve read this … Continue reading →

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What Would You Call It?

Posted on March 2, 2017 by ehurst

We would love to see the world embrace the full richness of God’s best offer. Christ Himself said most of the world would ignore His gift, so the next best thing is for them to embrace the Covenant of Noah. … Continue reading →

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Rapprochment

Posted on February 23, 2017 by ehurst

Let’s recall something very important: In Christ we live the paradox of having on the one hand a command to commune with others because it’s the nature of our communion with God. To be one with the Father is to … Continue reading →

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The Norm of Miracles

Posted on February 18, 2017 by ehurst

Before anyone starts to ask the questions, the answer is mysticism. We can wrap our answers in reason, but the fundamental issue remains, “Thus saith the Lord” who made all things and determines how reality works. Further, He has not … Continue reading →

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What’s Going On 03

Posted on January 10, 2017 by ehurst

It turns out the symptoms exhibited by my tower system point to a simple hard drive failure, after all. I’m waiting until I can afford to replace it and try again. I’ll probably try to run FreeBSD on it; I’ve … Continue reading →

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Heart Comprehension

Posted on December 30, 2016 by ehurst

For some of us, the voice of the heart is loud enough to easily distinguish. That doesn’t mean it’s easier to give the heart priority; we are still fallen creatures so long as we bear this flesh. However, for most … Continue reading →

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Stocking Stuffer

Posted on December 25, 2016 by ehurst

The intellect naturally yields to convictions in the heart. This is how we are designed by God, but for too long humans have been under the sway of a pervasive lie about reality. Our world is dominated by the myth … Continue reading →

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Unlearning

Posted on November 26, 2016 by ehurst

I want to reinforce something Sister Christine said on her blog the other day: The heart does not have to be taught how to sense the world. The mind does not have to be taught to acquiesce to the heart, … Continue reading →

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