Tag Archives: family

On The Freedom To Fail

Posted on April 27, 2023 by nathanalbright

To what extent is it a good thing to have the freedom to fail? One of the notable aspects of examining movie bombs is that those who are involved in any aspect of a failed movie suffer some sort of … Continue reading →

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What Interest Does Government Have In Regulating Marriage?

Posted on February 5, 2023 by nathanalbright

Earlier today I was asked about the definition of marriage, and not being someone who is or has ever been married, I wondered about what qualifications I possess that would make someone want to know my thoughts on its definition … Continue reading →

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Faraway, So Close: Part One

Posted on December 27, 2022 by nathanalbright

This past Sabbath, in the second split sermon, a pastor of another congregation in the Pacific Northwest got emotional while talking about the implications of the parable of the prodigal son. The speaker’s point, and it was a worthwhile point, … Continue reading →

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Long Live The King?

Posted on September 9, 2022 by nathanalbright

If one either feels rapturous or hostile feelings towards a person or institution, it seems easy to write about it, but my own feelings about monarchy, whether based on my own limited and unpleasant personal experience with the institution thus … Continue reading →

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Representation In The Writings of Paul: Part Four

Posted on September 2, 2022 by nathanalbright

[Note: Parts One, Two, and Three of this paper can be read through the provided links.] Having examined representation in the writings of Paul as far as the relationship between husbands and wives and the role of women in the … Continue reading →

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The Happiness Of Leah

Posted on March 20, 2022 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, March 19, 2022.] I hope you are all having a happy and blessed Sabbath day today. Do … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Wisdom Of The Last Farmer

Posted on December 13, 2021 by nathanalbright

Wisdom Of The Last Farmer: Harvesting Legacies From The Land, by David Mas Masumoto This book is no more than half of an interesting conversation that one can find between authors like this one and authors like Victor Davis Hanson … Continue reading →

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The Household Codes

Posted on October 21, 2021 by nathanalbright

[Note: This is a prepared text to the Bible study given to the Portland, Oregon congregation of the United Church of God on October, 20, 2021.] Today I would like to talk to you about a subject that I have … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Unexpecting

Posted on October 21, 2021 by nathanalbright

Unexpecting: Real Talk On Pregnancy Loss, by Rachel Lewis [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Bethany House Publishing in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.] Although this book is about a … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Praying Mom

Posted on October 21, 2021 by nathanalbright

Praying Mom: Making Prayer The First And Best Response To Motherhood, by Brooke McGlothlin [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Bethany House Publishing in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.] If … Continue reading →

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