Daily Archives: September 24, 2023

If You Know You Know

Posted on September 24, 2023 by nathanalbright

Frequently I find myself engaging with the subject of inside jokes, inside references, and the jargon that belongs to communities that share a given interest and a specialized terminology used to discuss areas of common interest. Part of what makes … Continue reading →

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A New Creature Or A New Creation?

Posted on September 24, 2023 by nathanalbright

[Note: The following is the prepared text for a split sermon given to the Portland congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, September 23, 2023.] When we deal with the subject of difficult scriptures, one of the categories … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Seven Wonders

Posted on September 24, 2023 by nathanalbright

The Seven Wonders: A Novel Of The Ancient World, by Steven Saylor I have a special unease about a book like this. The author wants to portray his character as sort of a detective, a solver of mysteries, while also … Continue reading →

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