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Abraham’s Footprints

Posted on January 9, 2018 by ehurst

I’m not fit to tie Abraham’s shoes, but I do know something about how he got them dirty. He left behind everything he knew, a world where he was important and comfortable, and changed to a wholly different lifestyle. Eventually … Continue reading →

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We Get Front-row Seats

Posted on January 6, 2018 by ehurst

Radix Fidem is a name I chose because no one else came up with a better idea at the time. Before that I referred to “the roots of faith” in English. The concept of the heart-led way is ancient; even … Continue reading →

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There Be Days Like This

Posted on January 2, 2018 by ehurst

My apartment is heated via forced air; it’s cheap but it’s very hard on my allergies. Yesterday they were awakened; last night I was plagued. Today I’m feeling pretty rough with symptoms of a head-cold. But since it’s allergies, I … Continue reading →

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Radix Fidem Forum Is Live

Posted on January 1, 2018 by ehurst

Happy New Year! Now is the time; Jay says our forum is up and running. Just click the link to the right under “blogroll”. You will need to register and confirm your email address. This is your chance to communicate … Continue reading →

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Covenant Book: Epilogue

Posted on December 30, 2017 by ehurst

There is one practical matter that needs a little attention. The New Testament lays out the qualifications of pastors. This is the moral and spiritual leader, the preacher and ceremonial guide we associate with priesthood. This is the “hired gun” … Continue reading →

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Covenant Book: 09 Implications

Posted on December 29, 2017 by ehurst

If you understand these things, you would hardly be surprised at what characterizes our behavior under this covenant. We prefer natural settings for worship. At the same time, we as individuals tend to worship privately all day every day. It’s … Continue reading →

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Can’t Hack God

Posted on December 27, 2017 by ehurst

In the middle of the night, I wake up to find my soul singing the praises of God. This is hardly some kind of ritual discipline; I can’t shut it off. This is the natural state of someone who has … Continue reading →

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Covenant Book: 05 The Covenant

Posted on December 24, 2017 by ehurst

So much for preliminary matters; here we present the written form of the Radix Fidem Covenant. 1. Consciously and emphatically non-Western. This means we exclude the fundamental materialism and rationalism that makes man the measure of all things. We go … Continue reading →

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Covenant Book: 02 Two Realms

Posted on December 21, 2017 by ehurst

Spiritual birth is a separate matter from a heart-led existence. Non-Christians can be heart-led. What makes one a Christian is the presence of His Holy Spirit in your soul. Only your heart knows for sure; your mind will simply have … Continue reading →

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Covenant Book: 01 A Matter for the Heart

Posted on December 20, 2017 by ehurst

The Bible offers an entirely different anthropology than is common in the West. The previous chapter sets the stage for adopting a different mind set. But of course, that’s just mowing down the old crop previously cultivated on the roots … Continue reading →

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