Tag Archives: scripture

Domain of the Spirit

Posted on June 21, 2011 by ehurst

Try to imagine a religion blending elements from Mennonites and Dominionists. Mennonites practice a passive avoidance of secular government. They realize you can’t ever completely get away from it, but given the state has never done the right thing for … Continue reading →

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Prude Games

Posted on June 12, 2011 by ehurst

I’m a serious prude. The Bible says God demands modesty. The basic principle is we are fallen, and when our eyes see certain things, our hormones kick in and can lead us astray. In general, men are weaker in this … Continue reading →

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Modern Israel: Not What It Appears

Posted on June 6, 2011 by ehurst

In the New Testament, we catch a glimpse of how the Sadducees played the Pharisees like a cheap accordion. In a certain sense, this is still going on today. Putting your hand into any discussion regarding Jews is like juggling … Continue reading →

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Guns and Chariots

Posted on May 25, 2011 by ehurst

Brother Benjamin asks for some clarity on the issue of weapons and self-defense: My own pastor claims to be for gun ownership, but when asked about carrying concealed in church he used a verse from Psalms about trusting not in … Continue reading →

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Stating the Obvious: Satan Hates People

Posted on May 21, 2011 by ehurst

The entire mission of Satan is dehumanizing people. You don’t have to believe in a literal Satan to understand how that name represents the collective evil consciousness within the human race. We see his hand prints throughout history. Today we … Continue reading →

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Hoosier Courts: Just Being Honest

Posted on May 16, 2011 by ehurst

The recent decision by the Indiana Supreme Court regarding no-knock police raids is simply acknowledging the unofficial policy they’ve followed for quite some time. Thomas Jefferson had it right when he insisted a good society would destroy it’s own government … Continue reading →

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Just Passing Through

Posted on May 6, 2011 by ehurst

The original title to my blog (not just this post) was “Just Passing Through.” It was meant to be a religious statement, taken from a song commonly attributed to Albert Brumley: This world is not my home, I’m just a-passin’ … Continue reading →

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Make Sane Choices Against the Lies of the World

Posted on May 5, 2011 by ehurst

Having a vision of truth, of clarity and honesty, isn’t very useful to others if I can’t show an application. First, an honest accounting of where I stand, of how I arrived at my applications. I take the Bible seriously. … Continue reading →

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On Human Insignificance

Posted on April 27, 2011 by ehurst

The only reason I bother having my say is because my sense of God’s calling requires it of me. Indeed, I would not have bothered starting this blog if I didn’t believe God required it of me. My own amusement … Continue reading →

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Time and Redemption: Crimes Against Heaven

Posted on April 25, 2011 by ehurst

Our modern American justice system is a rank offense to God. I’ve been privileged to see variations of justice up close and personal. On the one hand, I’ve had a fair selection of relatives who passed through the system. On … Continue reading →

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