Monthly Archives: February 2013

If I Could See Off This Mountain

Posted on February 23, 2013 by nathanalbright

In the search for relaxing music for the Sabbath, tonight I went to Pandora and played my Corrs station. Though I would like to talk at another time about the three different components of my pandora stations and how they … Continue reading →

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Not Enough Room On The Island

Posted on February 22, 2013 by nathanalbright

Many reality television shows share the same premise, a view that I consider deeply harmful and deeply untrue. There is a presumption of scarcity, that there is an exceptionally limited number of spots (ultimately, only one) to whatever sort of … Continue reading →

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Giving Credit Where Credit Is Due: The Flashing Yellow Left-Hand Turn Light

Posted on February 22, 2013 by nathanalbright

It is strange just how easy and quick it is to get used to something, such that it is a bit of a shock when one does not see what one has become accustomed to. An example of this phenomenon … Continue reading →

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Robbers Of Sleep

Posted on February 21, 2013 by nathanalbright

Every night I try to go to bed as early as possible, especially when I have to wake up at 5:30AM to get ready and head off to work in a timely fashion. I love my sleep, and I get … Continue reading →

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If You Would Only Try

Posted on February 21, 2013 by nathanalbright

There is much in this life that is very difficult, but to treat others with kindness and friendliness and respect is truly not all that difficult. Of course, not all behaviors will be viewed as respectful by all people. Some … Continue reading →

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Influenza

Posted on February 20, 2013 by nathanalbright

Over the past couple of weeks, the news feed of my Facebook has been filled with a great deal of sarcastic and strident posts from someone who has newly converted to the lifestyle of being a vegetarian. Included in these … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Blessed Church

Posted on February 20, 2013 by nathanalbright

The Blessed Church, by Robert Morris [Note: I received this book for free from WaterBrook Multnomah Publishing Group in exchange for an honest review.] As has been the case with quite a few books that I have read recently, I … Continue reading →

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Three For The Price Of One

Posted on February 19, 2013 by nathanalbright

For a variety of reasons, I tend to be someone who is prone to nightmares. Last night, though, for reasons I do not entirely understand, I managed to have three separate nightmares in one night (an impressive feat), and though … Continue reading →

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Psalm 39: For I Am A Stranger With You

Posted on February 19, 2013 by nathanalbright

Psalm 39 is one of at least three psalms that seems to reflect a knowledge of the book of Job on the part of David (along with Psalm 139 and Psalm 8 [1] [2]). Clearly, the existence of three psalms … Continue reading →

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Using Grace Like A Club

Posted on February 18, 2013 by nathanalbright

Lovers are very gracious people. If you have ever been in love with someone, or even in like with someone (which is usually more accurate in my case at least), you tend to be a very gracious person, and not … Continue reading →

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