Monthly Archives: August 2012

Between Who You Are And Who You Could Be

Posted on August 7, 2012 by nathanalbright

It often distresses and bothers me to hear or find out that I am thought to be a ferocious or combative person who seeks after arguments and fights. I suspect, from long and painful personal experience, that this very common … Continue reading →

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Crazy Is A Friend Of Mine

Posted on August 7, 2012 by nathanalbright

One of the favorite ways the students here have of talking about each other is to call them crazy. Most of them mean it in a good-natured way, no doubt, but as someone who has been intimately and personally familiar … Continue reading →

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The Shallow End Of The Pool

Posted on August 6, 2012 by nathanalbright

Occasionally I will read anecdotes about the early leaders of the United States, about how erudite and educated they were in the Bible (which they regularly would comment on intelligently even in political speeches), in Plutarch (for plenty of Greek … Continue reading →

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This Would Have Been So Much Easier The First Time

Posted on August 6, 2012 by nathanalbright

Today we had to start reworking the septic tank system because it had not been done properly the first time, and the students were (as could be expected) less than thrilled about it. It’s no mean feat to dig down … Continue reading →

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Stand And Deliver, Your Money Or Your Life

Posted on August 5, 2012 by nathanalbright

Let’s say that you are a Chinese or Burmese businessman, and you own some jade mines in Kachinland. Do you think that your business is safe just because you are working with the Burmese government? If you did, you just … Continue reading →

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A Few Small Repairs

Posted on August 5, 2012 by nathanalbright

Even though I am very far away, I have seen and read plenty about the Chick-Fil-A imbroglio, and read some pretty harsh and critical comments about those people supporting it. I do not wish to add my own voice to … Continue reading →

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Two Approaches To Government: Part One

Posted on August 4, 2012 by nathanalbright

In Matthew 20:25-28 we see our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ giving a clear contrast between two approaches to government, the ways of this world (and Satan) and the way of Jesus Christ. Matthew 20:25-28 reads as follows: “But Jesus … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Feelings Buried Alive Never Die

Posted on August 4, 2012 by nathanalbright

Feelings Buried Alive Never Die, by Karol K. Truman One of the biggest problems with self-help books in general (and also with any kind of truth) is that the principles of self-help are fairly easy and straightforward, but the practice … Continue reading →

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Motorcycle Ride

Posted on August 3, 2012 by nathanalbright

It may be a surprise that it took me 31 years before I drove a motorcycle or a scooter, but indeed it did. After some delays for various reason (including illnesses), today I got to ride the teachers’ scooter and … Continue reading →

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Games People Play

Posted on August 3, 2012 by nathanalbright

This year’s Olympic Games have been full of actions that have been contrary to the spirit of maximum effort and a desire to win, as well as full of corruption on the side of judges. These scandals and controversies are … Continue reading →

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