Tag Archives: spiritual family

Come On In

Posted on July 17, 2016 by ehurst

If you are going to be excluded, it will be your choice. A fundamental image of God’s Kingdom on this earth is the boundaries of human cooperation. I keep harping on how we are wired to be tribal, that the … Continue reading →

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Moral Logic: Human Need

Posted on January 5, 2016 by ehurst

Biblical moral reasoning proceeds from the heart, not the head. We live to reflect the glory of our Creator back at Him. Broadly speaking, human conduct glorifies Him by adhering to His revelation, both in the doing and in reaping … Continue reading →

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Hidden But Not Secret

Posted on December 27, 2015 by ehurst

We are not a secret society, but a mystery society. That is, if we use common English translations of the Bible to guide our terminology, then what we promote is a mystery difficult for outsiders to grasp. It is certainly … Continue reading →

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Lying Educational Standards

Posted on October 19, 2015 by ehurst

In the Bible, you face your Creator on His terms as a unique individual. You then walk in His Laws as a member of Creation and of your community. Should things work as they ought, you never stand alone after … Continue reading →

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Invest in Eternity

Posted on August 3, 2015 by ehurst

It’s revolutionary, and I am hardly the first to suggest it: Don’t invest with a material calculus, but in moral terms. Literally, not merely as a figure of speech — switch to an entirely different form of reckoning. Put that … Continue reading →

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Virtual Spiritual Family

Posted on August 22, 2014 by ehurst

Welcome to our virtual parish. I’m a virtual pastor. Technically I’m an elder, the management half of the church leadership team. However, I also serve in the priesthood role simply because no one else is doing it and I have … Continue reading →

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Obedient Church

Posted on August 20, 2013 by ehurst

Yes, there’s something better, but it’s work to get it, church. In the loving embrace of my Heavenly Father, I see through His eyes. I cannot be silent; you don’t have to listen, but I refuse to keep it to … Continue reading →

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