Monthly Archives: August 2016

The Ghost Of Conversations Past, Present, And Future

Posted on August 10, 2016 by nathanalbright

This morning, while I was at work, I received a call from someone [1] that put me in a somewhat anxious frame of mine, and reminded me of the sort of anxiety that happens fairly often in my life.  As … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Outlaw Christian

Posted on August 10, 2016 by nathanalbright

Outlaw Christian:  Finding Authentic Faith By Breaking The “Rules,” by Jacqueline A. Bussie [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an honest review.] A reader, especially one who reads many books from … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Grieving The Loss Of A Loved One

Posted on August 10, 2016 by nathanalbright

Grieving The Loss Of A Loved One, by Kathe Wunnenberg [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Zondervan in exchange for an honest review.] As the second book I have read from this author [1], I was reading … Continue reading →

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I Can Dream About You

Posted on August 9, 2016 by nathanalbright

Dan Hartman is one of the more obscure musicians of the 1980’s to have four top 40 hits. He is most famous for his hit song “I Can Dream About You,” which would appear on the surface to be a … Continue reading →

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Game Review: Town Of Salem

Posted on August 9, 2016 by nathanalbright

Town Of Salem, by Blank Media Games While I was at Preteen camp, I heard about this game from some of the teen staff, and being the person who finds it enjoyable to waste time from time to time playing … Continue reading →

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More Than A Feeling

Posted on August 8, 2016 by nathanalbright

Yesterday afternoon a gentleman from our congregation gave an excellent sermonette that addressed a subject of nearly universal concern, how it is that we are to love people we despise.  No matter how friendly we all are, we tend to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Power Of Presence

Posted on August 8, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Power Of Presence: A Love Story, by Neil T. Anderson [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Kregel Book Tours in exchange for an honest review.] The subtitle of this book provides an important clue to its … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Lessons In Classical Painting

Posted on August 7, 2016 by nathanalbright

Lessons In Classical Painting:  Essential Techniques From Inside The Atilier, by Juliette Aristides [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Blogging For Books/Waton-Guptil Publications in exchange for an honest review.] Admittedly, I am not the ideal audience for … Continue reading →

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Some Thoughts On The 2016 Preteen Camp At Camp Arrah Wanna

Posted on August 6, 2016 by nathanalbright

It had been some time, before this week, that I had gone to a Church camp in any capacity.  More than half a lifetime ago, in fact.  I was 17 and attending camp in the north of England near Coniston … Continue reading →

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Non-Book Review: Another Great Day At Sea

Posted on August 6, 2016 by nathanalbright

Another Great Day At Sea:  Life Aboard The USS George H.W. Bush, by Geoff Dyer So, this book has a bit of a story behind it.  When I arrived back to my apartment last week, there was a card reminding … Continue reading →

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