Monthly Archives: April 2014

Walking Out Of Egypt

Posted on April 15, 2014 by nathanalbright

In retrospect, we may not think that walking out of Egypt is necessarily the most exciting or notable aspect of the experience of Israel in the wilderness. After all, having a large number of people who spend most of their … Continue reading →

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A Night To Remember

Posted on April 15, 2014 by nathanalbright

Tonight was the Night To Be Much Observed, one of the more enjoyable traditions inherited from my religious background, involving long hours of excellent conversation with fellow brothers and sisters in Christ designed to help us reflect on the gracious … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Second Exodus Generation

Posted on April 14, 2014 by nathanalbright

The Second Exodus Generation: How Ignorance Regarding Israel Has Cost The Church, by Dr. Ephrain Tristan Ortiz This is a book that is deeply muddled but also deeply earnest and undoubtedly sincere. It would no doubt come as a great … Continue reading →

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Because I Like Tormenting Myself

Posted on April 14, 2014 by nathanalbright

So, today was a pretty full day for me, as it was for many of the people I know, a spring to the beginning of the Spring Holy Day season. Since I am a person who likes to comment drily … Continue reading →

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And If She Is A Door, We Will Enclose Her With Boards Of Cedar

Posted on April 13, 2014 by nathanalbright

In Jane Austen’s novel Pride & Prejudice, there is a revealing dialogue between Elizabeth Bennet and her rather indolent father, where Elizabeth, as a guardian of female virtue, tells her father: “Excuse me, for I must speak plainly. If you, … Continue reading →

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Port Of Morrow

Posted on April 13, 2014 by nathanalbright

Today while chatting with some friends at church I tried to think of what Star Wars race I tend to use for my characters, since the friends had some character sheets for a text-based Star Wars roleplaying experience. I could … Continue reading →

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So You’re Telling Me There’s A Chance?

Posted on April 12, 2014 by nathanalbright

One of the most poignant parts, at least to me, in the movie “Dumb And Dumber,” is a scene where the character Lloyd (played by Jim Carrey) is asking about his chances with the woman he adores who (unbeknownst to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Things That Must Take Place

Posted on April 12, 2014 by nathanalbright

Things That Must Take Place: A Commentary On Revelation Chapters 4-22, by Tony Kessinger [Note: This book was provided by Author Book Tours in exchange for an honest review.] This book is the second volume of a set of commentaries … Continue reading →

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Keeping Up With Appearances

Posted on April 11, 2014 by nathanalbright

One of my favorite British comedies is the show “Keeping Up With Appearances,” for reasons that any students of my own life and personal experiences will be able to greatly appreciate. The lead character is a bit of an insecure … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Thesis: The Hittites And The Bible

Posted on April 11, 2014 by nathanalbright

Thesis: The Hittites And The Bible, by William Wright What makes this work remarkable, as a student of Hittite literature and history [1], is that it was written and published originally in 1882, soon after the rediscovery of the lost … Continue reading →

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