Monthly Archives: January 2015

Book Review: What Am I Supposed To Do With My Life?

Posted on January 24, 2015 by nathanalbright

What Am I Supposed To Do With My Life: God’s Will Demystified, by Johnnie Moore [Note: This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an honest review.] As the second book by this author … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Miles In Love

Posted on January 23, 2015 by nathanalbright

Miles In Love, by Lois McMaster Bujold Among all of the omnibus collections of Bujold’s Vorkosigan saga that I have read [1], I believe that this one will long be my favorite, for reasons that are personal and perhaps a … Continue reading →

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Album Review: My Private Nation

Posted on January 23, 2015 by nathanalbright

The third album of Train [1], this album marked a change in Train as a band, where there was a distinct shift from a rootsy country-influenced rock sound to a sound much more influenced by adult contemporary elements. The album … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Drops Of Jupiter

Posted on January 23, 2015 by nathanalbright

Drops Of Jupiter is the second album by Train [1] and it continues in the country-influenced folk rock of the band’s self-titled debut. The album achieved platinum success, continuing the band’s popularity, largely thanks to the success of “Drops Of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Ethan Of Athos

Posted on January 22, 2015 by nathanalbright

Ethan Of Athos, by Lois McMaster Bujold I waited a long time to read this particular novel, especially because its social message is one I am not friendly to. Truth be told, this novel is a bit heavy-handed (and immoral) … Continue reading →

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A Modest Proposal For The Development And Publishing Of Rules For Hymns

Posted on January 22, 2015 by nathanalbright

As part of my general interest in hymns and liturgy [1], and as part of my series of modest proposals [2], and in light of the occasional controversy that results from hymns, I would like to propose the development and … Continue reading →

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Second Mover Advantage: On Provocation And Restraint In Hip Hop Battles

Posted on January 22, 2015 by nathanalbright

It is not very commonly where I write about hip hop culture, although it does happen from time to time [1] at least in passing. I recently started an online course on the history of the Slave South, which seeks … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Fairness Is Overrated

Posted on January 21, 2015 by nathanalbright

Fairness Is Overrated: And 51 Other Leadership Principles To Revolutionize Your Workplace, by Tim Stevens [Note: This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an honest review.] Coming in the wake of books by … Continue reading →

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The Power Of A Pattern

Posted on January 21, 2015 by nathanalbright

Yesterday night I went to watch a movie that I heard about from one of my friends who happens to be deeply involved with biblical research [1] in Southern California. This particular movie, “Patterns Of Evidence – Exodus,” decided to … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Joe Cocker

Posted on January 20, 2015 by nathanalbright

In thinking of the many artists snubbed from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, I must admit that I did not readily think of Joe Cocker. Given that there has been a large amount of bands and acts from … Continue reading →

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