Monthly Archives: July 2017

The Madness Of Calculators

Posted on July 21, 2017 by nathanalbright

[Note:  As I was in the middle of writing this particular entry, I found out about the death, likely by suicide, of Linkin Park frontman Chester Bennington, at the age of 41.  While I had not intended on writing this … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Cultivate

Posted on July 21, 2017 by nathanalbright

Cultivate:  A Grace-Filled Guide To Growing An Intentional Life, by Lara Casey [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Thomas Nelson.] In reading this book, I found that I share a great deal in common with its author. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Reveling Through Revelation: Part II

Posted on July 20, 2017 by nathanalbright

Reveling Through Revelation:  Part II, Chapters 12-22 and Appendix, by J. Vernon McGee Being the sort of person who will happily read those books I encounter around me, especially when they are short–this book is only about 180 pages or … Continue reading →

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Everything In Threes

Posted on July 20, 2017 by nathanalbright

It is said that there is a pattern that famous stars tend to die in threes.  Whether or not this pattern is a genuine one or not, it has long been recognized that groups of threes are soothing and form … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Fierce Love

Posted on July 20, 2017 by nathanalbright

A Fierce Love:  One Woman’s Courageous Journey To Save Her Marriage, by Shauna Shanks [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Zondervan.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] I found this book a lot more relevant than … Continue reading →

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Book Review: As Southern As It Gets

Posted on July 20, 2017 by nathanalbright

As Southern As It Gets:  1,071 Reasons To Never Leave The South, by H. Jackson Brown, Jr. [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Thomas Nelson Publishing.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] Although I grew up … Continue reading →

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Mysteries Of The Bible: Why Does The Bible Talk So Much About Genealogy

Posted on July 19, 2017 by nathanalbright

Among the more common complaints from those who attempt to read the Bible all the way through is that there are so many boring passages of genealogy that most people find to be tedious and without enjoyment.  Now, it should … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Faeries

Posted on July 19, 2017 by nathanalbright

Faeries, described and illustrated by Brian Froud and Alan Lee My thoughts on this book are deeply mixed.  On the one hand, the paintings and drawing included here are immensely beautiful and often whimsical and imaginative, and that is something … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Way Of Wizards

Posted on July 19, 2017 by nathanalbright

The Way Of Wizards, by Tom Cross In reading this book I kept on waiting for the other shoe to drop.  What game was this book referencing?  What fictional world was the author trying to appropriate or encourage the reader … Continue reading →

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The 2017 Gold Cup: Halftime Report

Posted on July 18, 2017 by nathanalbright

As previously noted [1], right now the 2017 Gold Cup is playing, and as might be expected, this entry is for those who are at least casual soccer fans [2].  We are at the halfway point in the competition now, … Continue reading →

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