Monthly Archives: September 2017

Quos Deus Vult Perdere, Prius Dementat

Posted on September 7, 2017 by nathanalbright

One of the great tragedies of historical reputation is the way that people think of King Louis XVI and Queen Antoinette the way their libelous critics thought of them, as monarchs who had no concern for the fate of their … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Living The Spirit-Formed Life

Posted on September 7, 2017 by nathanalbright

Living The Spirit-Formed Life:  Growing In The 10 Principles Of Spirit-Filled Discipleship, by Jack W. Hayward [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Chosen Press.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] As someone who views Hellenistic Christianity … Continue reading →

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Book Review: How To Listen So People Will Talk

Posted on September 7, 2017 by nathanalbright

How To Listen So People Will Talk:  Build Stronger Communication And Deeper Connections, by Becky Harling [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Bethany House Publishing.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] Those who know me are … Continue reading →

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Set Fire To The Rain

Posted on September 6, 2017 by nathanalbright

This weekend, while the air hung heavy with ash, there was a battle between alt-right and alt-left protesters in Portland.  The scene was something out of post-WWI Germany, with violence in the streets and the police letting the two groups … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Great Courses: Luther: Gospel, Law, And Reformation: Part 2

Posted on September 6, 2017 by nathanalbright

Great Course:  Luther:  Gospel, Law, And Reformation:  Part 2, by Professor Phillip Cary As someone who has taken a fair amount of Great Courses [1] before, and who will likely take a great many more in the future given how … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Great Courses: Luther: Gospel, Law, And Reformation: Part 1

Posted on September 6, 2017 by nathanalbright

Great Courses:  Luther:  Gospel, Law, And Reformation:  Part 1, taught by Professor Phillip Cary As someone with a considerable interest in the Protestant Reformation and as someone who wishes to better understand it in light of the approaching 500 year … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Waste Land And Other Poems

Posted on September 5, 2017 by nathanalbright

The Waste Land And Other Poems, by T.S. Eliot Like many booksellers and publishers, Barnes & Noble enjoys repackaging and relabeling works previously published into new collections to give them a new commercial length.  This is not necessarily a bad … Continue reading →

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All You Needed To Do Was Ask

Posted on September 5, 2017 by nathanalbright

One time when I went to the Tacoma Weekend, I sang a song by the band Badfinger called “Come And Get It.”  Now, I happen to be quite a fan of Badfinger as a band [1].  The song “Come And … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Collected Poems Of Emily Dickinson

Posted on September 5, 2017 by nathanalbright

The Collected Poems Of Emily Dickinson, by Emily Dickinson with introduction and notes by Rachel Wetzsteon In high school I had to interpret a poem by Emily Dickinson (not included in this volume) as part of my IB education, and … Continue reading →

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On The Relationship Between Wisdom And Sorrow: Part One

Posted on September 4, 2017 by nathanalbright

Earlier this weekend, someone read my post on Psalm 88 and wished for me to write at greater length on the relationship between wisdom and sorrow.  Since this is a question that I thought other people would have, or rather … Continue reading →

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