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Book Review: The Iranian Metaphysicals

Posted on February 24, 2024 by nathanalbright

The Iranian Metaphysicals: Explorations In Science, Islam, And The Uncanny, by Alireza Doostdar This book was not quite what I expected it to be. That does not make it a bad book by any means; I happen to think it … Continue reading →

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Meet Me At The Crossroads

Posted on July 11, 2023 by nathanalbright

At the preteen camp where I have served as staff both this year and last year, there is a spot labeled as the crossroads, where the road that goes from the classrooms by the dining hall and towards the boys’ … Continue reading →

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Not Ignorant Of His Devices

Posted on June 4, 2023 by nathanalbright

[Note: The following is the prepared text for a message given to the Portland congregation of the United Church of God on Sabbath, June 3, 2023.] Happy Sabbath to you all, and I hope you have had a productive week. … Continue reading →

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That They May Be One As We Are: Part Two

Posted on January 26, 2022 by nathanalbright

In our exploration of how the relationship between God and man helps to illuminate concerns about larger issues, including questions about the nature of unity and diversity in God and the church, both of which are rightly considered to be … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Give It To God And Go To Bed

Posted on October 22, 2021 by nathanalbright

Give It To God And Go To Bed, by Laura Harris Smith [Note: This book was provided by Chosen Books in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.] This is not the book I expected … Continue reading →

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What Fills You These Days Of Unleavened Bread

Posted on March 29, 2021 by nathanalbright

[Note: This is the prepared text for a sermonette given to the Portland UCG congregation on the First Day Of Unleavened Bread, March 28, 2021.] There are some things that are rather obvious but that are still worth talking about … Continue reading →

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Book Review: What Is Happening To Me?

Posted on March 9, 2021 by nathanalbright

What Is Happening To Me?: How To Defeat Your Unseen Enemy, by Jeannie Ortega Law [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Chosen Books in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.] In … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Unshackled

Posted on June 10, 2020 by nathanalbright

Unshackled:  Breaking The Strongholds Of Your Past To Receive Complete Deliverance, by Kathy Degraw [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Chosen Books in exchange for an honest book review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] While … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Abraham Lincoln: A Discourse

Posted on April 20, 2020 by nathanalbright

Abraham Lincoln: A Discourse Given Through Mrs. Cora L.V. Richmond, by Cora L.V. Richmond This book is one of the weirdest books that has ever been written about Abraham Lincoln, from a woman who claimed to be a spiritist who … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Assamese Demonology

Posted on March 29, 2020 by nathanalbright

Assamese Demonology, by Benudhar Rajkhowa As someone who has lived in Southeast Asia, I can speak with some personal authority on the survival of beliefs in various folk demons within the peoples of Southeast Asia.  The proliferation of spirit houses … Continue reading →

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