Monthly Archives: June 2013

On The Road To A Banana Republic

Posted on June 25, 2013 by nathanalbright

In my studies of military history, one of my particularly notable interests was in the relationship of the military with civilian culture as well as the political elites of society. Given the high status and high expenditures received by an … Continue reading →

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Beggar Thy Neighbor

Posted on June 25, 2013 by nathanalbright

One of the ways that one can tell that a scarcity mindset is in place is when there are actions taken that “beggar thy neighbor” instead of working together. When resources are plentiful enough to share, then the ability to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Ranbows For Rainy Days

Posted on June 24, 2013 by nathanalbright

Rainbows For Rainy Days: 40 Devotional Readings That Reveal God’s Promises, By Catherine Campbell [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Author Blog Tours in exchange for an honest review.] This is a very short book, designed as … Continue reading →

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That Which We Thought Was Dead Was Merely Undead

Posted on June 24, 2013 by nathanalbright

Among my many lesser interests is the question of zombies and the undead. While I am not the biggest fan of zombies, I am occasionally fond in reflecting on the ways in which zombies can help teach us lessons about … Continue reading →

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Psalm 13: Will You Forget Me Forever?

Posted on June 23, 2013 by nathanalbright

In times of trial and distress, when my heart is full of sorrows and deep reflection, especially when trials seem to last forever, there are a few psalms that provide some sense of comfort. Part of the comfort of the … Continue reading →

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Jungle Gym

Posted on June 23, 2013 by nathanalbright

Consider this a part two from yesterday’s post where I reflected on the beginning of my Sabbath, as this gives “the rest of the story [1].” In reflecting back on this Sabbath, I realize I really should have brought a … Continue reading →

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A Sabbath For Ride Requests

Posted on June 22, 2013 by nathanalbright

Normally, my car is a pretty lonely place. I drive by myself, listening to music on the radio, generally (because it distracts me from thinking, which is often necessary to make driving more pleasant), and try to get from one … Continue reading →

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Let He Who Is Without Sin Cast The First Stone

Posted on June 22, 2013 by nathanalbright

Today I read the sort of story that gives me a great deal of pause. As a student of biblical law and its comparison with other forms of law, it is helpful to avoid confusing biblical law with an often-compared … Continue reading →

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Truth Is An Absolute Defense Against Libel

Posted on June 21, 2013 by nathanalbright

The first time I ever became familiar with the threat of libel charges was when as a young adult I performed one of my occasional meritorious deeds on behalf of a young lady who had been touched in an unwelcome … Continue reading →

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Labore Et Dignitas

Posted on June 20, 2013 by nathanalbright

The Roman Catholic Church had an ideal “oret et labore” during the Middle Ages, especially for monks but also to a lesser extent for all believers (especially those of the lower classes), an ideal that meant “pray and work.” On … Continue reading →

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