Monthly Archives: August 2016

Haste To The Wedding, Part Deux

Posted on August 15, 2016 by nathanalbright

As I figured might happen, I had a pretty memorable day involving the wedding I attended, and it started from making the decision to do some last minute errands on my way towards the wedding, something that in retrospect was … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: The World Of Byzantium

Posted on August 15, 2016 by nathanalbright

The World Of Byzantium, by Professor Kennet W. Harl Having never done any of the Great Courses collection before, I picked up this particular collection, which contains 24 lectures of 30 minutes apiece, from the library.  The appeal of the … Continue reading →

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An Apology For A Short Post

Posted on August 14, 2016 by nathanalbright

Although I have a fair amount of experience in giving and receiving of apologies over various matters [1], I felt it necessary to give a brief explanation of why this blog is likely to be so short and why I … Continue reading →

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I Am Not The Terrible Person Some People Say I Am

Posted on August 14, 2016 by nathanalbright

In reading a book for a blog tour in a couple of months or so, I was struck by a phenomenon that is worth discussing in some detail.  The book discusses a case where the body of a dead child … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Heroine’s Bookshelf

Posted on August 13, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Heroine’s Bookshelf:  Life Lessons, From Jane Austen To Laura Ingalls Wilder, by Erin Blakemore If someone is looking for matters to criticize in a book, this gives plenty of material to choose from, including the author’s decadence and difficulty in … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The St. Lucia Island Club

Posted on August 13, 2016 by nathanalbright

The St. Lucia Island Club, by Brent Monahan [Note:  The uncorrected proof for this book was provided free of charge by Turner Publishing in exchange for an honest review.  The final published version of the book may be different from … Continue reading →

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A Modest Proposal For The Development Of Godly Conflict Resolution Within The Church Of God

Posted on August 12, 2016 by nathanalbright

For anyone who is knowledgeable in the denominational history of the Church of God from its beginnings, at the very least in the 20th century, the theme of conflict is a frequent and lamentable matter [1].  This conflict exists on … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Peace Maker

Posted on August 12, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Peace Maker:  A Biblical Guide To Resolving Personal Conflict, by Ken Sande It is perhaps to my shame that this is not a book I had heard of, nor is it a book that I would have been likely … Continue reading →

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Mysteries Of The Bible: What Is The Connection Between The Bible And Pop Music

Posted on August 11, 2016 by nathanalbright

Many readers of this blog will know that I write at some length about both the Bible and popular music.  It was only a matter of time, I suppose, before the two would be discussed in some detail, even though … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: George Washington’s Secret Six

Posted on August 11, 2016 by nathanalbright

George Washington’s Secret Six:  The Spy Ring That Saved The American Revolution, by Brian Kilmeade  Don Yaeger, read by Brian Kilmeade As someone who enjoys books about covert matters and spies [1], I was intrigued when I saw this audiobook … Continue reading →

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