Tag Archives: responsibility

Compliance Is Not Surrender

Posted on October 26, 2014 by nathanalbright

A few years ago, I wrote a lengthy essay (about 80 pages or so) about the problem of developing virtue, combining scriptural exegesis with a critical view of the relevant philosophical views from Aristotle (to give one example) that showed … Continue reading →

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Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t I

Posted on October 25, 2014 by nathanalbright

In 1993, the Irish band The Cranberries came out with their globally successful debut album, “Everybody Else Is Doing It, So Why Can’t We,” which contained the lush and beautiful hit singles “Linger” and “Dreams.” Although it is not particularly … Continue reading →

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Stillness Of Heart

Posted on October 9, 2014 by nathanalbright

As I mentioned recently [1], my favorite song from one of Lenny Kravitz’s albums was called “Stillness Of Heart.” This particular feast, I am in need of some stillness of heart, some ability to fulfill the responsibilities I have signed … Continue reading →

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Viola Names

Posted on September 12, 2014 by nathanalbright

Yesterday I rented a viola from a local fellow who has excellent taste in Christian literature (and seemed particularly generous about letting me borrow a wire music stand once he knew that I also played music for my church), who … Continue reading →

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My Life As A Node

Posted on September 7, 2014 by nathanalbright

One of the areas of mathematics that I have long found to be of great interest are areas of geometry. As I have an interest in mapping and spacial relationships, it seems natural for me to be drawn to areas … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The E-Myth Revisited

Posted on July 18, 2014 by nathanalbright

The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don’t Work And What To Do About It, by Michael E Gerber This particular book was loaned to me by my boss, and I am the sort of person who (perhaps understandably) takes … Continue reading →

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May What Your Eyes See Stay In Your Heart

Posted on June 5, 2014 by nathanalbright

While I was reading a book today [1], I came across an interesting proverb that reads, “May what your eyes see stay in your heart.” Given my general interest in proverbs [2], I thought it would be worthwhile to examine … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Compelling American Conversations

Posted on June 5, 2014 by nathanalbright

Compelling American Conversations: Questions & quotations for Intermediate American English Language Learners, by Eric H. Roth and Toni Aberson with Hal Bogotch [Note: This book was provided free of charge by the author in exchange for an honest review.] Like … Continue reading →

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The Errors Are Still My Own, But I’m Working On Them

Posted on May 23, 2014 by nathanalbright

One of the conventions among writers of books is to have an acknowledgements section in them to give credit where credit is due to those who have provided help in research, editing, encouragement, and other related matters. Although for most … Continue reading →

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So That They Are Without Excuse

Posted on May 18, 2014 by nathanalbright

One of the passages I reflect on often, as it relates to a great many of my intellectual debates concerning the existence of God and how it can be clearly understood from what has been created, is Romans 1:18-21 [1], … Continue reading →

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