Monthly Archives: April 2018

Book Review: The Jeeves Omnibus (#3, #2, #13)

Posted on April 11, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Jeeves Omnibus (#3, #2, #13), by P.G. Wodehouse I am in general fond of the works of P.G. Wodehouse [1], but I must say that in my second go around reading many of the Jeeves & Wooster novels, I … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Enter Jeeves

Posted on April 11, 2018 by nathanalbright

Enter Jeeves:  15 Early Stories, by P.G. Wodehouse In general, it can be said that I am a fan of the writing of P.G. Wodehouse and his various entertaining series [1].  Admittedly, this book is not the best or most … Continue reading →

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A Middle Ground Between Two Extremes: Examining The False Dilemma Of The Epistle To Diognetus Towards Judaism

Posted on April 10, 2018 by nathanalbright

Although the Epistle To Diognetus is an exceedingly obscure work [1], not cited by any ancient authorities and properly belonging to the collection of early Christian apologetic works, it is a work that is worth examining in somewhat close detail … Continue reading →

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Until The Dying Days

Posted on April 10, 2018 by nathanalbright

From time to time I like to clear out posts that have been in my drafts section for some time that have yet to be published, and this particular post was a poem I wrote in July 2013 and have … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Writing The World

Posted on April 10, 2018 by nathanalbright

Writing The World:  Understanding William Stafford, by Judith Kitchen Being a person highly interested in poetry myself and very familiar with the writing of William Stafford [1], it is hard for me to imagine that he might not get his … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Early Morning

Posted on April 10, 2018 by nathanalbright

Early Morning:  Remembering My Father, William Stafford, by Kim Stafford For some time I have been deeply fond of the poetry of the late poet William Stafford [1], and this book by his son Kim gives a thoughtful and deeply … Continue reading →

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Thoughts On Virtues That Can Only Be Preached By Being Practiced

Posted on April 9, 2018 by nathanalbright

One of the unfortunate ironies of life, and one that many parents no doubt greatly regret, is that our example is far more easily copied than our exhortations to virtue [1].  So it was with a fair amount of amusement … Continue reading →

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Booklet Review: A Tribute To William Tyndale

Posted on April 9, 2018 by nathanalbright

A Tribute To William Tyndale, by Fred Coulter Before starting my current blog, I read a great many books by and about William Tyndale, and may even reread them so that I can give them a proper and public review.  … Continue reading →

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Booklet Review: Is The Ministry God’s Government?

Posted on April 9, 2018 by nathanalbright

Is The Ministry God’s Government?, by Fred Coulter, with The Nicoliatans of Revelation 2 by J.H. Allen Although I have in the past been rather critical of the author [1] and found his works difficult to read and enjoy, this … Continue reading →

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Remez: Knowing The Text So We Can Play

Posted on April 8, 2018 by nathanalbright

[Note:  This is the prepared text for a sermonette given to the United Church of God congregation in Portland, Oregon on April 7, 2018.] On July 14, 2012, Mr. Scott Ashley gave the first of at least three sermons that … Continue reading →

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