Monthly Archives: October 2024

On The Struggles Of Reviewing A Feast, 2024 Edition

Posted on October 31, 2024 by nathanalbright

For those of my readers who are fond of reading my reviews of nearly everything I encounter, it might seem a bit strange that such reviews have been rather silent recently, and for that I feel I must give at … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christianity, Musings | Tagged , | Leave a comment

A Cup of Hot Water

Posted on October 28, 2024 by nathanalbright

There is a memorable if somewhat puzzling verse in the Gospels where Jesus Christ affirms that someone who gives someone a cup of cold water will by no means lose their salvation. I am not sure what everyone’s tastes are … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

In The Absence Of Common Authority

Posted on October 19, 2024 by nathanalbright

As I write this, about two days ago, towards the beginning of the Feast of Tabernacles here in Taupo, New Zealand, my family and I were present at a lunch that was hosted by the minister and his wife who … Continue reading →

Posted in Christianity, Church of God, Musings | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

The Theme Of Peace In The Songs Of Ascents

Posted on October 19, 2024 by nathanalbright

[Note: This is the prepared text for a split sermon delivered at the Feast of Tabernacles on October 18, 2024 in Taupo, New Zealand.] Do you remember where you were on October 7, 2023? I remember where I was. I … Continue reading →

Posted in Bible, Christianity, Church of God, Psalms, Sermonettes | Tagged | Leave a comment

If You Want To Fly Quantas, You Pay For It

Posted on October 15, 2024 by nathanalbright

I first saw the Vietjet planes when I was landing into Ho Chih Minh City, on a Vietnam Airlines flight that had begun in Hanoi, gone to Vientiane (where I got onto the flight), and then going on to Phnom … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Laos Is Not A Fourth World Country

Posted on October 15, 2024 by nathanalbright

More than a decade ago, I wrote a discussion about why Thailand was a third world country according to economic data even if Bangkok was itself a considerably advanced city. All over the world, it is common for people who … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Family Dinner In Phnom Penh

Posted on October 12, 2024 by nathanalbright

After arriving in Phnom Penh and getting some sleep, I had a conversation with someone I know from church who came from Cambodia and who still has family living in the city. Knowing that I had to fast until 5:45PM … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

Rush Hour In Phnom Penh

Posted on October 11, 2024 by nathanalbright

When I arrived in Phnom Penh and made my way through the airport (which is lovely and surprisingly small), I befriended a rickshaw driver who took me to my hotel and offered to take me around the town. I was … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Musings | Tagged , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Some Thoughts On Taipei International Airport, or Your Reward Is Another Long Hike

Posted on October 11, 2024 by nathanalbright

As I write this, yesterday morning, I arrived at the Taipei International Airport, which reminded me in many ways of LAX, an airport I notoriously despise and one which I nonetheless find myself changing planes not infrequently because it is … Continue reading →

Posted in Musings | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Film Review: The Accountant

Posted on October 11, 2024 by nathanalbright

[Note: There are spoilers below. This is a film that has been out awhile, but caveat lector all the same.] In The Accountant, a film from 2016 that I just got around to seeing on my flight from LAX to … Continue reading →

Posted in History | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment