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A Grand Experiment

Posted on January 8, 2015 by nathanalbright

The first recorded scientific trial took place in ancient Babylon more than 2500 years ago, and it is recorded, in brief, in Daniel 1:8-16, which reads as follows: “But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself … Continue reading →

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A Morning In The Life

Posted on January 4, 2015 by nathanalbright

Sometimes I go to bed or wake up knowing exactly what I wish to speak about. This morning is not such a case, as I’m not particularly inclined to write about yesterday (largely because it was too strange of a … Continue reading →

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Trouble Will Find Me

Posted on January 3, 2015 by nathanalbright

When I was a teenager, my grandparents got a small dog from an animal shelter in Central Florida. At first, we thought the dog, which we named Muffin because of her sandy-colored hair, was part Bassenji, because she did not … Continue reading →

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And When The Seasons Change, Will You Stand By Me

Posted on January 2, 2015 by nathanalbright

I am a person of many oddities and quirks, I suppose, but one of my more consistent quirks is a difficulty in believing that others will be loyal and trustworthy. Trust is one of the most precious commodities of life, … Continue reading →

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On The Necessity Of Interpretation

Posted on December 31, 2014 by nathanalbright

Many of the problems we deal with in life relate to the problem of interpretation. We misinterpret our bodily appetites and satisfy cravings in a less than optimal way, eating too much or engaging in sexual immorality when our needs … Continue reading →

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And I Wonder Sometimes About The Outcome Of A Still Verdictless Life

Posted on December 30, 2014 by nathanalbright

In his debut album, “Room For Squares,” singer-songwriter John Mayer waxed poetic about a quarter life crisis (he was around 25, which was pretty optimistic, as my estimated quarter life crisis occurred when I was about fifteen or so, putting … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Own Your Life

Posted on December 30, 2014 by nathanalbright

Own Your Life: Living With Deep Intention, Bold Faith, And Generous Love, by Sally Clarkson [Note: This book was provided free of charge by Tyndale House Publishers in exchange for an honest review.] While this book is one of many … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Small Talk

Posted on December 25, 2014 by nathanalbright

Small Talk: Learning From My Children About What Matters Most, by Amy Julia Becker [Note: This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Zondervan Press in exchange for an honest review.] This particular book is a touching book written by … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Every Bitter Thing Is Sweet

Posted on December 24, 2014 by nathanalbright

Every Bitter Thing Is Sweet: Tasting The Goodness Of God In All Things ,by Sara Hagerty [Note: This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Zondervan Press in exchange for an honest review.] A book like this demonstrates a few … Continue reading →

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Building A Mystery

Posted on December 21, 2014 by nathanalbright

My second favorite Sarah McLachlan song is probably “Building A Mystery,” from her popular Surfacing album. This song is remarkable in having an accurate view of mystery in its religious sense, when she speaks of a cross from a faith … Continue reading →

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