Monthly Archives: October 2018

Movie Review: Gosnell

Posted on October 15, 2018 by nathanalbright

There is a moment in this movie that stood out to me as being pivotal both in the internal story of the (successful) effort to convict Philadelphia abortionist/serial murderer Kermit Gosnell of murdering infants who had been born alive and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Crazy Busy

Posted on October 15, 2018 by nathanalbright

Crazy Busy:  A (Mercifully) Short Book About A (Really) Big Problem by Kevin DeYoung This book is probably as sympathetic as the author is going to ever be in my own eyes.  To be sure, going into reading this book … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Just Do Something

Posted on October 15, 2018 by nathanalbright

Just Do Something:  A Liberating Approach To Finding God’s Will, by Kevin DeYoung Even before the author told the reader himself outright, I could tell that the author was a Calvinist.  Whether or not this is a good thing or … Continue reading →

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Stormy Weather

Posted on October 14, 2018 by nathanalbright

One of the more interesting aspects of yesterday’s sermon message was the discussion our associate pastor had concerning one of the more intriguing Gospel passages about the trials and difficulties of life.  Matthew 7:24-27 comes at the very end of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Selected Poems (Tennyson)

Posted on October 14, 2018 by nathanalbright

Selected Poems, by Alfred, Lord Tennyson This sort of book is one that is easy to appreciate.  If you are one of those rare contemporary readers of poetry–since most contemporary readers of poetry happen to be poets themselves–this is a … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Lady Of Shalott

Posted on October 14, 2018 by nathanalbright

The Lady Of Shalott, by Alfred, Lord Tennyson with illustrations by Geneviève Côté From time to time I come across illustrated books that take a single poem from a writer and illustrate it [1].  Often these volumes are intended for … Continue reading →

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Sixty Percent

Posted on October 13, 2018 by nathanalbright

Sixty percent is the charge you tell me, When I wake up in the morning after Having charged you up all night. And sixty percent is what you tell me After I have used the phone all day. Do you … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Little Bit Of Runes

Posted on October 13, 2018 by nathanalbright

A Little Bit Of Runes:  An Introduction To Norse Divination, by Cassandra Eason Admittedly, the practice of divination is one that I have endeavored to stay far away from [1].  The author, though, shows no such compunctions, and as neo-pagan … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Zen Vows For Daily Life

Posted on October 13, 2018 by nathanalbright

Zen Vows For Daily Life, by Robert Aitken I want to make it clear at the outset of this review that I am not endorsing the author’s approach or the book’s contents.  This is a volume that was promoted as … Continue reading →

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How To Keep A Nation From Turning To God

Posted on October 12, 2018 by nathanalbright

As someone who spends a fair amount of time thinking and reading about societal revival, sometimes I like to engage in thought experiments [1].  In this particular case, I would like to engage in a bit of devil’s advocacy.  Assuming … Continue reading →

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