Author Archives: Amy Spiegel

Three Gospel-Centered Children’s Books

Posted on August 28, 2011 by Amy Spiegel

I am one of those incredibly annoying people who can’t stop themselves from analyzing things even when the “thing” in question isn’t really meant to withstand anything beyond a superficial examination. Books, movies, and casual comments made in passing by … Continue reading →

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One Thousand Gifts—A Book Review

Posted on August 15, 2011 by Amy Spiegel

At one time or another, all of us have randomly opened our Bibles, blindly pointed our finger and eagerly read whatever verse we had landed on. Maybe we were searching for a sign. Maybe we didn’t have any more structured … Continue reading →

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Snapshots

Posted on August 3, 2011 by Amy Spiegel

Brief comments on film by Amy. Some old, some new.  Domestic films and foreign too. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part Two — This movie was definitely the highlight of my film-viewing experience this summer. Bailey and I went … Continue reading →

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Observations on the Casey Anthony Case—Part 2

Posted on July 15, 2011 by Amy Spiegel

Here are my responses to Jim’s three points in the previous post: 1. A Point About Logic — While I’m not sure I understand Jim’s first point, here’s my point of logic: Though I am willing to concede that it … Continue reading →

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Announcing…Amy’s Upcoming Book

Posted on June 25, 2011 by Amy Spiegel

Being a stay-at-home mom for more than a decade, you can develop some fairly strong and unexpected addictions. Some I have conquered, like my Pringles addiction, through self-denial and the painful realization that no amount of time on the treadmill … Continue reading →

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A Bumpy But Enjoyable Ride

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Amy Spiegel

Sometimes providence presents you with such an obvious image of some deeper reality, you have to sit up and take notice. This past weekend was one such occasion for Jim and me. We were spending a delightful day at the … Continue reading →

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Snapshots

Posted on May 21, 2011 by Amy Spiegel

Brief comments on film by Amy. Some old, some new.  Domestic films and foreign too. Winter Light — I will do this one first in an attempt to appear artsy and informed. I don’t know why I love Bergman since … Continue reading →

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This Saturday Life

Posted on April 23, 2011 by Amy Spiegel

Yesterday, our family observed Good Friday. I say, “observed” because it seems a bit inappropriate to say “celebrated.” Though I certainly rejoice in the forgiveness and new life purchased for me at Calvary, one doesn’t want to be cheery about … Continue reading →

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Book Notes

Posted on April 14, 2011 by Amy Spiegel

The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot: This one has taken me a long time to get through. I have been listening to it in bits and piece for months but finally finished it this month. Skloot does … Continue reading →

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What if No One There Likes Me? (and Other Thoughts on Heaven)

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Amy Spiegel

With all the stir lately regarding Rob Bell’s book on hell and what heresies Bell may or may not be promoting, I have chosen to confront some of my own “heresies” regarding, not hell, but heaven. I am not sure … Continue reading →

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