Tag Archives: divine providence

Hard To Read Minds

Posted on January 29, 2023 by nathanalbright

Yesterday we had a sermon from one of our local elders that was prompted by a comment made in our speaker’s club about why it is that it does not seem that God is calling large numbers of people in … Continue reading →

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On The Implications Of Simulation Theory

Posted on December 24, 2022 by nathanalbright

One of the natural results of incompetence in stage management of events is that attention is drawn to the reality of stage management. The incompetence of attempts at controlling reality has influenced a rise in contemporary gnosticism, which is an … Continue reading →

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And We Know That All Things Work Together

Posted on January 31, 2021 by nathanalbright

[Note: This is the prepared text for a sermonette given to the Portland UCG congregation on Sabbath, January 30, 2021.] Do we believe that the promises of the Bible apply to us? To be sure, there are promises in the … Continue reading →

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The Macedonian Call

Posted on October 25, 2020 by nathanalbright

[Note: The below is the prepared text of a sermonette given to the Portland UCG congregation on October 24, 2020.] We have just returned from a Feast of Tabernacles that is different from any one in recent memory. Most of … Continue reading →

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On The Divine Providence Of Plague

Posted on October 23, 2020 by nathanalbright

In 2020, it seems appropriate that we should reflect upon the divine providence of plague as it relates to the fate of people and nations. As might be imagined, these are matters that cut multiple ways, and sometimes plague is … Continue reading →

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On Earth As It Is In Heaven

Posted on October 21, 2020 by nathanalbright

One of the aspects of divine reproduction in mankind that is of importance is the way that God has sought to create things on earth the way that they are in heaven. This particular area of the Bible has a … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Phillis Wheatley: Biography Of A Genius In Bondage

Posted on September 5, 2020 by nathanalbright

Phillis Wheatley: Biography Of A Genius In Bondage, by Vincent Carretta This book touts itself as the only full-length biography of Phillis Wheatley, noted and celebrated (as well as frequently criticized) American colonial poetess. That may have been true at … Continue reading →

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Book Review: One Small Step

Posted on April 17, 2020 by nathanalbright

One Small Step:  The Life-Changing Adventure Of Following God’s Nudges, by Matthew Barnett [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Chosen Books in exchange for an honest review.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] This book is … Continue reading →

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Ruth And The Subtlety Of Divine Providence

Posted on March 18, 2020 by nathanalbright

I once write an extremely long essay that covered divine providence in the book of Ruth and only managed to get halfway through the book, and I have lacked the sustained time to complete the project so far.  Suffice it … Continue reading →

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Book Review: 3 Words That Will Change Your Life

Posted on February 10, 2020 by nathanalbright

3 Words That Will Change Your Life:  The Secret To Experiencing The Joy Of God’s Presence, by Mike Novotny [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Bethany House.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] If someone told … Continue reading →

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