Tag Archives: peace

On the Evils of Intervention

Posted on July 19, 2012 by ehurst

Christian Mysticism teaches you to back off. The quintessential symbol of leadership is the shepherd. Not that everyone hanging around needs that kind of leadership. Rather, the symbol is gentleness. You can’t make sheep do much of anything, only give … Continue reading →

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Otherworldly Logic

Posted on July 18, 2012 by ehurst

We can explain the very human effects of faith. The very foundation is our lack of attachment to this world. We belong to Christ and He’s standing in Heaven. His Presence here on earth is in His people, but we … Continue reading →

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God's Politics

Posted on July 16, 2012 by ehurst

I’m hardly the first to notice the quintessential symbol of godly leadership is the shepherd. Nor am I first to say the predator-hunter is the polar opposite. David was the greatest of shepherd kings, and Nimrod was the worst of … Continue reading →

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Mystic's Pragmatism: Enemy ID

Posted on July 11, 2012 by ehurst

I need to get something out of the way before we get to the point of this post. When I sensed God was demanding I limit myself to prophetic ministry and nothing else, particularly in writing, I honestly thought I … Continue reading →

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Trust Is the Law

Posted on July 6, 2012 by ehurst

The word “faith” has been so abused, sometimes it’s better to use a synonym like “commitment”, “loyalty” or “trust”. It’s been my pleasure to work in the field of pastoral psychology for most of my adult life. It’s not so … Continue reading →

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Morality Bits: Charity

Posted on June 28, 2012 by ehurst

People who hammer you with guilt over the needs of another are working for Satan. Here’s the way it works in God’s eyes: He gives you resources and talents. He saddles you with the responsibility to keep in touch Him … Continue reading →

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Guilt and Shame

Posted on June 28, 2012 by ehurst

While I am not happy with the video portion, this song will help set the tone: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpGh8HN2G30 The point, as I understand it, is the sense of guilt and fear which comes over many Christians at times. You are certain … Continue reading →

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Not a Grouch

Posted on May 26, 2012 by ehurst

I’m not a grouch; I’m a hermit. I love people and can spend hours with almost anyone. Regardless how difficult you may be, I’ll gain something from your presence. Mostly I’ll learn things you never intended to teach. However, it … Continue reading →

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Leadership versus Management

Posted on May 25, 2012 by ehurst

Leadership is doing what’s right regardless who follows. Management is trying to control the outcomes, regardless how it’s done. It would be easy to spill out a long post here by expanding and expounding on this, but I feel confident … Continue reading →

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Bits: Arrow in the Quiver

Posted on May 22, 2012 by ehurst

I’m an arrow in the quiver. I know what I can do when the time comes, in a general sense. However, I have not yet seen the target, so I have no idea what the specifics might be. No, there … Continue reading →

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