Monthly Archives: October 2014

What Son Is There Whom A Father Does Not Chasten?

Posted on October 11, 2014 by nathanalbright

For me, among the most difficult passages of scripture for me to ponder is Hebrews 12:3-11: “For consider Him who endured such hostility from sinners against Himself, lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. You have not yet … Continue reading →

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High Desert Museum

Posted on October 11, 2014 by nathanalbright

Today was the day that I set aside to spend in Bend itself and the surrounding area. After a lunch that took a bit longer than desired (which, sadly, tends to happen often when you are part of a party … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Reluctant Journey

Posted on October 10, 2014 by nathanalbright

The Reluctant Journey: Fulfilling God’s Purpose For You, by Richard Leslie Parrott [Note: This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an honest review.] This was a book that in some ways was easy … Continue reading →

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In Need Of Comfort

Posted on October 10, 2014 by nathanalbright

Today, at services, the person who gave the sermonette spoke about the state of the world at the time of Jesus’ return, with the focus being on the need to give comfort and encouragement to those who have been broken … Continue reading →

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Caravan

Posted on October 9, 2014 by nathanalbright

Today I had the chance to drive an unfamiliar route from my residence to the Feast of Tabernacles in Redmond-Bend, Oregon. Although my car, heavily laden with luggage, is not exactly very fast at moving uphill, this was not such … Continue reading →

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Stillness Of Heart

Posted on October 9, 2014 by nathanalbright

As I mentioned recently [1], my favorite song from one of Lenny Kravitz’s albums was called “Stillness Of Heart.” This particular feast, I am in need of some stillness of heart, some ability to fulfill the responsibilities I have signed … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The War Of The Two Emperors

Posted on October 8, 2014 by nathanalbright

The War Of The Two Emperors: The Duel Between Napoleon and Alexander: Russia 1812, by Curtis Cate As one of the books I picked up in an effort to help out a local independent bookstore [1], this book fits the … Continue reading →

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Wheel In The Sky

Posted on October 8, 2014 by nathanalbright

In the late 1970’s, the band Journey had gone through multiple lead singers in an unsuccessful attempt to find popular success. With their album “Infinity,” the band achieved multi-platinum success for the first time ever [1], which helped them on … Continue reading →

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Right Down The Line

Posted on October 7, 2014 by nathanalbright

In the tradition of naming entries after Gerry Rafferty songs [1], I would like to examine the issue of downstream effects on life. In particular, I would like to examine the justice of two distinct sets of consequences that serve … Continue reading →

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Argumentative Reflection: Luck, Equality, And Freedom

Posted on October 7, 2014 by nathanalbright

On the face of it, the idea of luck egalitarianism is very appealing. For people who have lived lives disastrously affected by misfortune, it is immensely appealing to desire a world where our freedoms and our chances were not harmed … Continue reading →

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