Tag Archives: Zionism

See the Whole Picture

Posted on December 27, 2016 by ehurst

In concept, debt is an obligation to pay. When too much debt piles up, servicing the debt absorbs economic productivity. There is no growth, so the system begins grinding to a halt. Nobody in their right mind can imagine all … Continue reading →

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We Won’t Play

Posted on August 23, 2016 by ehurst

Start the game without us. This is just a fresh restatement of where this parish stands. We aren’t looking to change the course of history. Our Savior made it clear that human political action accomplishes nothing useful for His Kingdom. … Continue reading →

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Turn in the Path

Posted on August 22, 2016 by ehurst

Alright, parish; let me tell you what’s going on in my soul right now. Let’s restate some things. Reality has shifted over the past few weeks by increments. As Sister Christine puts it, most days we wake up in a … Continue reading →

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Bears Watching

Posted on March 11, 2016 by ehurst

This is my Father’s world, so I have nothing to fear. Rather, following the counsel to be “wise as serpents and harmless as doves” (Matthew 10:16), we watch what this world does and prepare to exploit human events for His … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Healing Miracle

Posted on March 7, 2016 by ehurst

I’m an introvert. This short list covers it well enough in my case. For example, I can preach to a huge audience and get them to listen; people tell me I have energy and charisma in the pulpit. But I’m … Continue reading →

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The Heart of Outreach

Posted on February 28, 2016 by ehurst

As we use it here, the phrase “heart-led existence” is the same as walking by the spirit or walking by faith. Our problem is that those New Testament phrases come with a lot of baggage in the minds of readers, … Continue reading →

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Post-Zionist PTSD

Posted on February 26, 2016 by ehurst

The ineffable moral Law of God calls to all humans. It is not a question of performance, but of commitment. This thing is the nature of love itself; you can’t be drawn to the moral character of God without being … Continue reading →

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Zionism: Give It Time

Posted on November 3, 2015 by ehurst

So far I’ve managed to avoid painting a target on myself, in that I’ve not noticed any pressure from Zionists. If you’ve read much here at all, you know that I am no fan of the modern State of Israel, … Continue reading →

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Political Critical Mass

Posted on October 5, 2015 by ehurst

What kind of madness maintains the bloody tension between the State of Israel and the Palestinians? What perverted sickness keeps generation after generation locked in the open air prisons of Gaza and the West Bank? A great many Christian Zionists … Continue reading →

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Go Ahead and Laugh

Posted on October 1, 2015 by ehurst

My human side sincerely wishes that God could be a little more forthcoming about the timing of some things, but that’s simply not His way. The exceptions in Scripture are few, indeed, so there is no reason to expect anything … Continue reading →

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