Monthly Archives: January 2012

Let Him Who Has Understanding Calculate The Number…

Posted on January 15, 2012 by nathanalbright

Revelation 13:18 has perhaps the most famous math problem in the whole Bible, and being a math problem it is very frequently misunderstood. It reads: “Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for … Continue reading →

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The Value Of Perspective

Posted on January 15, 2012 by nathanalbright

Though I have never been skilled at drafting or mechanical drawing for a variety of reasons, my studies have not entirely been without useful result. Among the earliest lesson someone learns in drafting or mechanical drawing is that one perspective … Continue reading →

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The Terrain Of Historical Patterns

Posted on January 14, 2012 by nathanalbright

If one is a student of history, very quickly one recognizes that the behavior of peoples often falls into patterns. In times of crisis people long for familiarity, for a return to an imagined past, and that means that certain … Continue reading →

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The Arkanian Conspiracy

Posted on January 14, 2012 by nathanalbright

I can’t believe this is now the third time I find occasion to write about conspiracies in recent times (and the second time in the last week) [1] [2], but as someone who writes based on what I experience, the … Continue reading →

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They Don’t Make Them Like They Used To

Posted on January 13, 2012 by nathanalbright

This week I found out that two acquaintances of mine, both of whom are in their mid-20’s, are headed for divorce in their respective marriages. Neither marriage, so far as I know, has any children on the way, and neither … Continue reading →

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The Town Drunk Of Ban Mae Sa Luang

Posted on January 13, 2012 by nathanalbright

Today I had an amusing conversation with my fellow teachers here. Maybe it shouldn’t have been amusing, but it was, and highly revealing as well. Along with two other teachers, I live in a three-story apartment complex that is about … Continue reading →

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1 Samuel 4:19-22: Ichabod, No Weight Or Glory

Posted on January 12, 2012 by nathanalbright

Ichabod is an unusual name perhaps most familiar to those who have read Washington Irving’s “The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow” to hear about poor Ichabod Crane. However, the word Ichabod itself comes from scripture, and the namesake of Ichabod Crane … Continue reading →

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No Shortcuts To Salvation

Posted on January 12, 2012 by nathanalbright

When I speak of salvation I do not speak merely in spiritual terms. We live in a messed up world that needs deliverance on every level. We are broken people with broken relationships, in messed up societies, under corrupt governments, … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Sweet

Posted on January 11, 2012 by nathanalbright

Many of the bands whose hall of fame causes I trumpet are very famous and have loud and vocal cheering sections [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] [6] [7]. Some, like Paul Carrack, are exceptions [8]. Sweet is definitely another exception, … Continue reading →

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Somaliland Update: Heeding The Call

Posted on January 11, 2012 by nathanalbright

In today’s Somaliland update I would like to talk about a few ways in which the outside world is gaining a greater awareness of Somaliland little by little. First, I would like to look at some success that Somaliland has … Continue reading →

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