Tag Archives: religion

Linked to Eternity

Posted on June 21, 2014 by ehurst

There are no particular facts, but Scripture indicates spiritual awakening is all-or-nothing. Once the Spirit invades your being, all of Eternity comes with Him. The connection is complete. Why it is we cannot then immediately exercise all the gifts of … Continue reading →

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Meta-religion

Posted on June 17, 2014 by ehurst

In English, “meta” anything is an effort to understand the thought and process of the thing itself. If I use the term “meta-blogging,” you would recognize that as a reference to blogging about blogging itself. So obviously meta-religion is religious … Continue reading →

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Religion and Rules

Posted on June 14, 2014 by ehurst

Again: Religion is your human response to a divine touch. Religion is the human side of the equation, an effort to bring to life whatever spiritual stuff has been written on your soul. If you make it all up from … Continue reading →

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Ministry News for Mid-June 2014

Posted on June 13, 2014 by ehurst

I’ve been asked to prep for a wedding in September. I decided this was a good time to check on all the legalities for this state and county. It was a real adventure riding my bike into Downtown Oklahoma City … Continue reading →

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The Book Draft Is Ready

Posted on June 4, 2014 by ehurst

For my devoted readers here, I’m giving you an advance look at The Practice of Christian Mysticism in draft form. It was formatted in Word 2003 and you can find it here (gone). I’m going to let it rest for … Continue reading →

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Book Progress

Posted on June 3, 2014 by ehurst

The Practice of Christian Mysticism is up to ten chapters now. Most of it will not be new to regular readers, though perhaps expressed freshly. Some of it is drawn from older documents on my static site, some from even … Continue reading →

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Christian Troops?

Posted on May 24, 2014 by ehurst

If we understand that God’s Laws predict a general non-compliance by humanity, if not open hostility, then our efforts to live His Laws begin to make more sense. We are not the Truth Police and there is no human on … Continue reading →

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Quantum Sponges

Posted on May 21, 2014 by ehurst

In Acts 28, Paul shook off a poisonous snake that bit him and he suffered no ill effects. The last portion of Mark’s Gospel promised such would characterize those who promoted the teachings of Christ. We have anecdotal evidence of … Continue reading →

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Real World Pastoral Concern

Posted on May 20, 2014 by ehurst

To my virtual parishioners and other readers: Here on this blog I remain the pastor. I’ve noted often enough my real calling is elder, but online the difference is minimal because of how virtual communication works. Were I free to … Continue reading →

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Mission: Keep It Simple

Posted on May 16, 2014 by ehurst

It’s only a dark secret to those who close their eyes. I’ve had a few ask me how to discern their mission in accordance to what I teach here. It’s not that hard. Keep in mind that I’ve often said … Continue reading →

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