Tag Archives: freedom

In A Perfect World

Posted on May 13, 2016 by nathanalbright

Life is full of odd and striking coincidences. Upon reading the memoir of a tough-minded Portland businesswoman [1], I was captivated by the book’s advocacy for a local not-for-profit that was dedicated to advocacy for at-risk children whose lives had … Continue reading →

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A Strange Oppression Of Spirits

Posted on March 27, 2016 by nathanalbright

One of the most striking passages of the Bible relating to the question of authority can be found, among other places [1], in Mark 10:42-44, which reads: “But Jesus called them to Himself and said to them, “You know that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Tyranny Of Good Intentions

Posted on March 12, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Tyranny Of Good Intentions: How Prosecutors And Bureaucrats Are Trampling The Constitution In The Name Of Justice, by Paul Craig Roberts and Lawrence M. Stratton This is the sort of book that people like me read when they want … Continue reading →

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Your Stay On The Mainland Will Likely Be Of Some Duration

Posted on February 11, 2016 by nathanalbright

A few days ago, I happened to see an online article that discussed a series of disappearances connected to a small independent bookstore in Hong Kong that dealt in books of a sensitive political nature that are banned on the … Continue reading →

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We Are His Offspring

Posted on January 23, 2016 by nathanalbright

One of the more intriguing examples of evangelism that is found in scripture is the experience of the Apostle Paul in Athens. The entire account of it can be found in Acts 17:16-34, which reads as follows: “Now while Paul … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The War That Forged A Nation

Posted on December 22, 2015 by nathanalbright

The War That Forged A Nation: Why The Civil War Still Matters, by James McPherson In this particular book, James McPherson, one of the most noted contemporary historians about the Civil War, author of the well-regarded Battle Cry Of Freedom … Continue reading →

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For He Observes Himself, Goes Away, And Immediately Forgets What Kind Of Man He Was

Posted on November 25, 2015 by nathanalbright

In reading a book review of sorts within a larger collection of book’s highly recommended by an author whose judgment and insight I viewed as suspect, I came across the following quote from the book being reviewed in the book … Continue reading →

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Pick A Star On The Dark Horizon, And Follow The Light

Posted on November 24, 2015 by nathanalbright

This morning, after scraping the ice off of my car windows well enough so that I could see where I was driving, I was reminded of the tendency of weathermen to be somewhat alarmist in their predictions, while attempting to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Divine Rest For Human Restlessness

Posted on November 13, 2015 by nathanalbright

Divine Rest For Human Restlessness: A Theological Study Of The Good News Of The Sabbath For Today, by Samuele Bacchiocchi Some years ago, when the opportunity came for me to speak and write at some length and depth about the … Continue reading →

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Do You Need A More Secure Prison?

Posted on October 25, 2015 by nathanalbright

In yesterday’s sermon, one of the frequent speakers in our congregation gave a straightforward application-oriented message about our duty as jailers in the prison of our minds, keeping some thoughts and impulses under restraint given the knowledge that not all … Continue reading →

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