Monthly Archives: February 2020

On Sheep, Wolves, And Shepherds

Posted on February 24, 2020 by nathanalbright

Yesterday, continuing his theme of addressing the sort of evil that believers have to deal with, our pastor talked about predators.  My own thoughts about such things are immensely complicated, as they usually are, by my own personal experience.  Nevertheless, … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Portuguese For Dummies

Posted on February 24, 2020 by nathanalbright

Portuguese For Dummies, by Karen Keller I have to admit that I have a soft spot for the dummies series, despite (or maybe because of) the fact that I do not consider myself particularly a dummy of any kind [1].  … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Getting Started In Portuguese

Posted on February 24, 2020 by nathanalbright

Getting Started In Portuguese, by Sue Tyson-Ward I have to admit that this review will be colored a bit by the fact that it comes with a cd that I was unable to use because I don’t happen to have … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Basic Portuguese

Posted on February 24, 2020 by nathanalbright

Basic Portuguese, by Sue Tyson-Ward It is always interesting to me to see how different books approach the issue of learning languages.  How does one learn best?  This particular book does a good job at presenting a goodly bit of … Continue reading →

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In Laudem Criticis

Posted on February 23, 2020 by nathanalbright

It can be tough to be a critic.  Publishers and authors alike appreciate positive reviews but do not often deserve them, and writing adverse reviews can lead to a great deal of hostility, including attempts by writers to enlist bullying … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Jesus On Trial

Posted on February 23, 2020 by nathanalbright

Jesus On Trial:  A Lawyer Affirms The Truth Of The Gospel, by David Limbaugh I have to admit that this book was disappointing to me.  It was not a terrible book by any means, but it was disappointing that the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Comedian’s Guide To Theology

Posted on February 23, 2020 by nathanalbright

A Comedian’s Guide To Theology, by Thor Ramsey Admittedly, the jokes in this book are more than a little bit corny.  I have never heard of the author as a comedian, although he has apparently worked with some famous people.  … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Bible Handbook Of Difficult Verses

Posted on February 23, 2020 by nathanalbright

The Bible Handbook Of Difficult Verses: A Complete Guide To Answering The Tough Questions, by Josh & Sean McDowell This should be admitted that this sort of book often varies widely based on what verses are considered to be difficult … Continue reading →

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On The Fortification Of Apartment Complexes

Posted on February 22, 2020 by nathanalbright

One of the many odd things I ponder is how it is that neighborhoods and condominiums and apartment complexes can better fortify themselves.  One might think of this as something that is completely ridiculous, but in the world that we … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Catch And Kill

Posted on February 22, 2020 by nathanalbright

Catch And Kill:  Lies, Spies, And The Conspiracy To Protect Predators, Ronan Farrow It seems like those who write about the Harvey Weinstein case and all of its horrors are unable to limit their attention to that case but feel … Continue reading →

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