Monthly Archives: December 2015

In Glicken’s Forge

Posted on December 18, 2015 by nathanalbright

On June 3, 1991, a man in his early 30’s named Harry Glicken died on the slopes of Mount Unzen in Japan. To date, he is one of only two American volcanologists who have died in volcanic eruptions, and appropriately … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Hearts Touched By Fire

Posted on December 18, 2015 by nathanalbright

Book Review: Hearts Touched by Fire: The Best Of Battles And Leaders Of The Civil War, edited and with an introduction by Harold Holzer This one-volume collection of primary documentation of the Civil War written by officers of both blue … Continue reading →

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A Day For Being An Ambassador

Posted on December 17, 2015 by nathanalbright

Every once in a while, one gets the chance to be an ambassador. While very few people will ever be accredited as an ambassador from one nation to another, a responsibility that is usually given to people who are part … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The James Code

Posted on December 17, 2015 by nathanalbright

The James Code: 52 Scripture Principles For Putting Your Faith Into Action, by O.S. Hawkins [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Blogging For Books/Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an honest review.] Readers not familiar with the … Continue reading →

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The Darkness Of The Deep

Posted on December 16, 2015 by nathanalbright

Today, the book I read [1] gave a story that the author had witnessed that struck me particularly deeply: “Several years ago, as I was pulling out of the strip mall where I had just picked up pizza for dinner, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Beginnings

Posted on December 16, 2015 by nathanalbright

Beginnings: The First Seven Days Of The Rest Of Your Life, by Steve Wiens [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Tyndale Blog Network/NavPress in exchange for an honest review.] Beginnings is a book that uses a striking … Continue reading →

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It’s Going To Be A While Before I Want To Hear That Song Again

Posted on December 15, 2015 by nathanalbright

This morning, while I was driving to work, I heard a clip of Adele announcing her tour dates to support her latest album, and she made a humorous reference to the fact that she cannot say “hello” normally anymore, because … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Becoming The Answer To Our Prayers: Prayer For Ordinary Radicals

Posted on December 15, 2015 by nathanalbright

Becoming The Answer To Our Prayers: Prayer For Ordinary Radicals, by Shane Claiborne and Jonathan Wilson-Hargrove This book, one of at least five books, apparently, in a series of meditations and reflections for ordinary radicals, whoever that may be [1], … Continue reading →

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You Won’t Find The Answers Until You First Have Questions

Posted on December 14, 2015 by nathanalbright

Like many children, I was one of those irritating little beings who asked a lot of questions. Unlike many people who grow older and stop asking questions, I have never really stopped asking questions of myself or of other people. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Where Are…Prussia, Gaul, and the Holy Roman Empire: A Brief Political And Geographic History of Europe

Posted on December 14, 2015 by nathanalbright

Where Are…Prussia, Gaul, and the Holy Roman Empire: A Brief Political And Geographic History of Europe, by Frances E. Davy If one could sum up my thoughts on this book in one word, the word I picked would be something … Continue reading →

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