Monthly Archives: January 2022

The Hunt For Obscure Norwegian Novels

Posted on January 31, 2022 by nathanalbright

Last night at the pot luck before our variety show I had a conversation with one of the deacons in our congregation who happens to live relatively close to me about a wide variety of subjects, and the topic of … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Goldmine (Deluxe)

Posted on January 31, 2022 by nathanalbright

Goldmine (Deluxe), by Gabby Barrett Sometimes I get requests to review albums and that was the case here. I am at least a moderate fan of country music (although it rarely gets reviewed here, so far at least), and also … Continue reading →

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Her Face Just Ghostly, Turned A Whiter Shade Of Pale

Posted on January 30, 2022 by nathanalbright

Let’s take a trip backwards. Last night at our variety show, the first act was a keyboard organ/guitar duet where our pastor and one of the members of our congregation performed an original song written about a late member of … Continue reading →

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That They May Be One As We Are One: Part Three

Posted on January 29, 2022 by nathanalbright

Having discussed who was forbidden to be worshiped in the Book of Revelation, let us turn our attention to the opposite situation, those who are worshiped properly in the Book of Revelation. As we might expect, this worship is limited … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Rhythm Nation 1814

Posted on January 29, 2022 by nathanalbright

Rhythm Nation 1814, by Janet Jackson After the smash success of Control, where Janet Jackson made her statement of intentions about her career, Rhythm Nation 1814 marks a considerable increase of artistic ambition in making a concept album full of … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Control

Posted on January 28, 2022 by nathanalbright

Control, by Janet Jackson By the time she had released her third album, Janet Jackson was a pro in the music industry. She had performed as an actor, had developed her musical chops, and had built a loyal audience in … Continue reading →

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On German-Themed Hymns

Posted on January 27, 2022 by nathanalbright

This upcoming Sabbath we have a theme of Germany for our pot luck and variety show, so as the songleader for services I am choosing hymns that have a German theme. I thought it would be worthwhile to look at … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Janet Jackson

Posted on January 27, 2022 by nathanalbright

Janet Jackson, by Janet Jackson Janet Jackson, contrary to popular belief, did not begin her music career with the album Control. That breakthrough album was her third album. Her first album was released when she was quite young and as … Continue reading →

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That They May Be One As We Are: Part Two

Posted on January 26, 2022 by nathanalbright

In our exploration of how the relationship between God and man helps to illuminate concerns about larger issues, including questions about the nature of unity and diversity in God and the church, both of which are rightly considered to be … Continue reading →

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Album Review: Dream Street

Posted on January 26, 2022 by nathanalbright

Dream Street, by Janet Jackson Janet Jackson’s second album was an attempt to gain success for her as a solo artist, but like her debut it was not a very successful album commercially. That said, it is an easy enough … Continue reading →

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