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Nonconformist Faith 08

Posted on January 12, 2021 by ehurst

The final critical element in standing alone in faith is to quite consciously stand alone. When you walk by conviction, one of the things you keep in mind always is the balance between DIY and divine provision. On the one … Continue reading →

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Nonconformist Faith 07

Posted on January 7, 2021 by ehurst

Doing Right Do what’s right because it’s right. The only sane path for a nonconformist is to focus on the process, not the product. Once you can learn to trust the Lord for all outcomes, doing His will gets a … Continue reading →

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Nonconformist Faith 06

Posted on January 3, 2021 by ehurst

Slab of Slate The nonconformist is a slate floor. Have you ever seen a genuine slate floor? It’s rather common in nice middle-class homes in Europe. If the house is a couple of centuries old, you’ll see that the floor … Continue reading →

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Nonconformist Faith 02

Posted on December 29, 2020 by ehurst

In Hebrew culture, your heart is the seat of your convictions. Modern medical science knows that the human heart has its own sensory field, projecting out from your body somewhere between 10 and 15 feet (3-4.5m). At that distance, other … Continue reading →

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Nonconformist Faith: Intro

Posted on December 24, 2020 by ehurst

The working title for the new book is Nonconformist Faith. What I’m posting here is the draft for the book. Don’t expect it to flow all at once in a continuous stream. ============ Introduction I am a nonconformist. It’s not … Continue reading →

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Own Little World

Posted on December 22, 2020 by ehurst

The idea that we are living in a simulation is actually quite ancient. If you can understand Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave,” then you’ve encountered that very idea. The difference is that Plato believed you could escape the simulation, whereas … Continue reading →

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Trying to Please Him

Posted on December 17, 2020 by ehurst

Look at the logic of it. Think about what’s bundled into the reasoning people offer; seek to understand the a priori assumptions they refuse to discuss or reconsider. Keep asking “why” until you get to the basic assumptions. God will … Continue reading →

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