Monthly Archives: March 2016

Psalm 26: I Will Wash My Hands In Innocence

Posted on March 12, 2016 by nathanalbright

When we look at the biblical examples of washing one’s hands, the most vivid picture that comes to mind is that of the Roman prefect Pontius Pilate washing his hands in a vain attempt to demonstrate his innocence in the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Tyranny Of Good Intentions

Posted on March 12, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Tyranny Of Good Intentions: How Prosecutors And Bureaucrats Are Trampling The Constitution In The Name Of Justice, by Paul Craig Roberts and Lawrence M. Stratton This is the sort of book that people like me read when they want … Continue reading →

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Book Review: President Reagan: The Triumph Of Imagination

Posted on March 12, 2016 by nathanalbright

President Reagan: The Triumph Of Imagination, by Richard Reeves Richard Reeves, at least according to his wikipedia page, is irritated when people call him an elitist liberal [1]. The friend of mine who gave me this book, of course, is … Continue reading →

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Some Minutes Of The Vancouver Affordable Housing Community Forum Meeting: Part Two

Posted on March 11, 2016 by nathanalbright

[Note: This is my record of the second part of a two part community forum held at the Vancouver Central Library in downtown Vancouver, Washington about the issue of affordable housing within the community. The minutes to the first meeting … Continue reading →

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You Never Once Talked Turkey To Me

Posted on March 11, 2016 by nathanalbright

Once upon a time there were two hunters that went out to hunt birds. One was a Southerner and the other a Cherokee, and together the two killed a buzzard and a turkey. The Southerner turned to the Cherokee and … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: C.S. Lewis At War

Posted on March 11, 2016 by nathanalbright

C.S. Lewis At War, an audio drama by Focus On The Family Mere Christianity, by C.S. Lewis It should be noted precisely what the contents of this audiobook are. When I first requested this item from my local library system, … Continue reading →

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Anecdote: The Fuel For Discovering Patterns

Posted on March 10, 2016 by nathanalbright

It may have been the worst Feast ever, at least for me. Serving as a go-between in a shy and flirtatious relationship between a decent American who spoke no Spanish, and a lovely and decent Chilean who spoke no English … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Jesus Called, He Wants His Church Back

Posted on March 10, 2016 by nathanalbright

Jesus Called, he Wants His Church Back, by Ray Johnston [Note: This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an honest review.] This is a book that hits a little close to home, but … Continue reading →

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Book Review: How To Live In Fear

Posted on March 10, 2016 by nathanalbright

How To Live In Fear: Mastering The Art Of Freaking Out, by Lance Hahn [Note: This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an honest review.] One might think, looking at the title of … Continue reading →

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Mysteries Of The Bible: Just How Common Was Intercession In Old Testament Times?

Posted on March 9, 2016 by nathanalbright

When I woke up rather bleary-eyed this morning, I found that at some point during the night one of my friends had asked me a question on social media concerning the passage in 1 Kings 8:35-36, which reads as follows: … Continue reading →

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