Monthly Archives: June 2017

What To Give To The Crown Prince Who Has Everything

Posted on June 24, 2017 by nathanalbright

Very recently, a playboy son of the current Saudi king, Mohammad bin Salmon, was made crown prince instead of an older relative, Muhammad bin Nayef.  The reasons for this change are unclear to me, but as a student of affairs … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Creating Calm In The Center Of Crazy

Posted on June 24, 2017 by nathanalbright

Creating Calm In The Center Of Crazy:  Making Room For Your Soul In An Overcrowded Life, by Nicole Johnson [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Zondervan.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] There were a lot … Continue reading →

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Book Review: God’s Pursuit Of Man

Posted on June 24, 2017 by nathanalbright

God’s Pursuit Of Man, by A.W. Tozer [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Moody Publishing.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] Oddly enough, I got this book without asking for it from a publisher, as happens … Continue reading →

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The Curious Case Of Albright vs. Potter

Posted on June 23, 2017 by nathanalbright

Earlier this morning I received the following message from one of my blog’s loyal readers:  “Perhaps it’s time to explain again why you read the good, bad and the ugly. For some that would not be a good idea, the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Real Artists Don’t Starve

Posted on June 23, 2017 by nathanalbright

Real Artists Don’t Starve:  Timeless Strategies For Thriving In The New Creative Age, by Jeff Goins [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Thomas Nelson Publishing.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] A good lesson from this … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Almost There

Posted on June 23, 2017 by nathanalbright

Almost There:  Searching For Home In A Life On The Move, by Bekah DiFelice [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Tyndale Blog Tours.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] This is a book that seems tailor-made … Continue reading →

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Standing On The Shoulders Of Pygmies

Posted on June 22, 2017 by nathanalbright

A few days ago, an acquaintance of mine and fellow Church of God intellectual, Craig White, posted a timeline to go along with a paper he had previously written about the pioneers of the Church of God, which I happened … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Gettysburg: You Are There

Posted on June 22, 2017 by nathanalbright

Gettysburg:  You Are There, by Robert Clasby This book was instructive, which is perhaps a bit surprising given its utter simplicity.  The most interesting part of the book was the way the author discussed how he took photos and re-engineered … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Gettysburg: The Story Of The Battle With Maps

Posted on June 22, 2017 by nathanalbright

Gettysburg:  The Story Of The Battle With Maps, by the Editors of Stackpole Books If you enjoy looking at maps and getting a sense of the Battle of Gettysburg with a strong focus on possibility and the visual representation of … Continue reading →

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The Muslim Minority As Dhimmi

Posted on June 21, 2017 by nathanalbright

As someone who tends to keep my ear to the ground when it comes to concerns and fears about religious minorities, for somewhat personal reasons [1], it should probably come as little surprise that I view the recent terror attack … Continue reading →

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