Monthly Archives: June 2019

Book Review: The Normal Christian Life

Posted on June 28, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Normal Christian Life, by Watchman Nee It is worthwhile to read a book like this even where (as is the case), there is much in this book with which I disagree.  It can be of great value, especially after … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Sit. Walk. Stand.

Posted on June 28, 2019 by nathanalbright

Sit.  Walk.  Stand., by Watchman Nee I have to admit that this is a book I have heard about for some time, and I wasn’t sure if the hype of the book had outweighed the book’s virtues, but in this … Continue reading →

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Running Amok

Posted on June 27, 2019 by nathanalbright

In retrospect, the amount of driving I did today to get to my doctor’s appointment and back again may not have been the best idea for my feet, as my gout is hurting a bit more now than it was … Continue reading →

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The Self-Defeating Acquisition Of Power

Posted on June 27, 2019 by nathanalbright

One of the most important needs that human beings have is safety.  If one, for example, gives any credence to Maslow’s hierarchy of needs, it ranks as a fundamental need, right above survival needs.  That is to say, as soon … Continue reading →

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Book Review: What Do You Do With A Chance?

Posted on June 27, 2019 by nathanalbright

What Do You Do With A Chance?, written by Kobi Yamada, illustrated by Mae Besom The world is full of people looking for the main chance.  When we think even of just music that is devoted to chances and taking … Continue reading →

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Book Review: What Do You Do With A Problem?

Posted on June 27, 2019 by nathanalbright

What Do You Do With A Problem?, written by Kobi Yamada, illustrated by Mae Besom From early childhood, many of us are very familiar with serious problems that can threaten to overwhelm our lives.  Maybe we have some sort of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: What Do You Do With An Idea?

Posted on June 27, 2019 by nathanalbright

What Do You Do With An Idea?, written by Kobi Yamada, illustrated by Mae Besom There is a certain warmth in this particular book, written for children but certainly a book that many adults can relate to, on the importance … Continue reading →

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On Analogy And Identity In Biblical Interpretation

Posted on June 26, 2019 by nathanalbright

From time to time I have pondered the question of how we should best interpret the Bible, and what principles work the best for understanding the Bible well, including an awareness of the importance of both near and whole biblical … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Winners Take All

Posted on June 26, 2019 by nathanalbright

Winners Take All:  The Elite Charade Of Changing The World, by Anand Giridharadas This is a book that does both more and less than the author intends it to.  On the one hand, the author is trying very hard to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Loonshots

Posted on June 26, 2019 by nathanalbright

Loonshots:  How To Nurture The Crazy Ideas That Win Wars, Cure Diseases, And Transform Industries, by Safi Bahcall In reading this book it became very obvious that the author was someone who had a high view of science and medicine, … Continue reading →

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