Monthly Archives: January 2010

Death by Easy Craft

Posted on January 30, 2010 by Amy Spiegel

Our five-year-old daughter Maggie is, to my great delight, a very independent self-entertainer. She can easily create and populate her own little worlds with all sorts of imaginative characters. (Before you become too envious, the creation of these “little” worlds … Continue reading →

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Three Inspiring Videos

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Jim Spiegel

Want to see some really inspiring LIVE music videos? Here is a performance by Nathan “Flutebox” Lee and Beardyman. I can’t decide if this is more remarkable as a music performance or as a circus act. Either way, it’s amazing. Check out The … Continue reading →

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Belief, Doubt, and Behavior (Part Two)

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Jim Spiegel

In my previous post I noted the connection between behavior and belief and how doubts about God are often rooted in disobedience.  But how exactly does this work?  Why should one’s moral conduct, whether good or bad, have intellectual ramifications?  … Continue reading →

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Overpriced Confections, Imitation Butter, and Accepting Disappointment

Posted on January 17, 2010 by Amy Spiegel

As a general rule, I shy away from public events such as concerts, sports games, or any other occasion that involves a large group of people collecting in one place for the purpose of witnessing something entertaining. Doing so gives me … Continue reading →

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Belief, Doubt, and Behavior (Part One)

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Jim Spiegel

Over the years I have had discussions with many college students who struggle with doubts about their Christian beliefs or who say they feel their faith is “slipping away.”  Some of them seek me out in hopes that I can provide some reassurance or … Continue reading →

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Snapshots

Posted on January 7, 2010 by Amy Spiegel

Brief comments on film by Amy. Some old, some new.  Domestic films and foreign too. (500) Days of Summer:  A friend saw this movie a while back and told me she was still trying to decide whether or not she … Continue reading →

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On Football, Dogs, and Athletic Achievement

Posted on January 4, 2010 by Jim Spiegel

I love football, particularly of the NFL variety.  So for fans like me, this is the most exciting time of the year, as the playoffs begin next week.  Of course, post-season play is the most exciting time in any sport … Continue reading →

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