Monthly Archives: November 2019

Who Made You A Judge Over Israel?

Posted on November 17, 2019 by nathanalbright

For a period of some years, from my childhood until my father died, my father and I had a long argument about the nature and structure of authority.  My father was a firm believer in the legitimacy of top-down one-man … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Mordenkainen’s Tome Of Foes

Posted on November 17, 2019 by nathanalbright

Mordenkainen’s Tome Of Foes, by Wizards of the Coast One of the best things about this book is that it does a good job at explaining the eternal foes of various conflicts, why and how long they have fought, and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Xanathar’s Guide To Everything

Posted on November 17, 2019 by nathanalbright

Xanathar’s Guide To Everything, by Wizards of the Coast In reading this book, I thought it actually would be a guide to everything, and although it has quite a bit of material (some of which I was already familiar with), … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Ghosts Of Saltmarsh

Posted on November 17, 2019 by nathanalbright

Ghosts Of Saltmarsh, by Wizards Of The Coast When I read a book like this one, my goal is to see some worthwhile scenarios that one can play and some insight as to the world that D&D is set in, … Continue reading →

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Delivering Unto Satan:  Disfellowshipment In 1 Corinthians 5 and 1 Timothy 1

Posted on November 16, 2019 by nathanalbright

Normally we would not think it to be a good thing to be delivered to Satan.  It is hard enough for most of us to cope with the spiritual challenges of our lives without losing the protection that comes from … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Soundgarden

Posted on November 16, 2019 by nathanalbright

When I think of Soundgarden, a few thoughts come to mind.  For one, there is Chris Cornell’s fantastic singing voice along with some driving guitars.  For another, I think of their songs, especially “Black Hole Sun,” their classic alternative hit … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Be In A Treehouse

Posted on November 16, 2019 by nathanalbright

Be In A Treehouse:  Design, Construction, Inspiration, by Pete Nelson Sometimes someone might want a detailed guide on how it is that one can build a treehouse and do so in a way that is minimally destructive to the tree … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Treehouses: The Art And Craft Of Living Out On A Limb

Posted on November 16, 2019 by nathanalbright

Treehouses:  The Art And Craft Of Living Out On A Limb, by Peter Nelson When one reads a lot of books about the same subject [1], it is clear when someone has an odd personal approach to the subject that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Treehouses (The House That Jack Built)

Posted on November 16, 2019 by nathanalbright

Treehouses (The House That Jack Built), by David Pearson It is fascinating to think of the strange coalition of people who are interested in treehouses.  The author of this fascinating and well-illustrated book does a good job in showing the … Continue reading →

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The God Of Peace Will Crush Satan Under Your Feet: Satan In Romans 16

Posted on November 15, 2019 by nathanalbright

There are times where a passage that may seem ordinary inspiration actually has a great deal of insight and complexity hidden with it, and that is the case with Paul’s brief mention of Satan being crushed under the feet of … Continue reading →

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