Category Archives: Books

Amy’s New Book: Letting Go of Perfect

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Jim Spiegel

There are certain thrills in life that one never forgets—like your wedding day, the birth of your children, and when your favorite team wins the World Series.  Though, of course, for Chicago Cubs fans like me you never get to … Continue reading →

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Heaven is Little House on the Prairie

Posted on April 17, 2012 by Amy Spiegel

Being a mom calls for many sacrifices. Giving birth, years of sleepless nights, sitting on the soccer sidelines in the freezing rain as well as the blistering heat. So much of your life is given over to the health and … Continue reading →

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Book Blurbs

Posted on January 18, 2012 by Amy Spiegel

Over Christmas break, I did two things (other than celebrate the birth of Jesus and spend time with the fam, of course): read books and watch Parenthood. I will save Parenthood for another day. For now, here are some of … Continue reading →

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The Best and Worst of 2011

Posted on January 4, 2012 by Jim Spiegel

2011 was another exciting year, and we want to thank you all again for reading and, if applicable, posting comments on our blog.  Here are our annual summary remarks about good and bad stuff related to film, music, books, politics, … Continue reading →

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Coming Soon: Letting Go of Perfect

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Jim Spiegel

The release date for Amy’s debut book, Letting Go of Perfect, has been moved up to May 1.  Originally it was slated for a July release, but the editing process has moved quickly, hence the change. I’m very excited about … Continue reading →

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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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Is God a Moral Monster?—A Book Review

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Jim Spiegel

Anyone familiar with the writings of the new atheists is aware of their penchant for taking potshots at Old Testament ethics.  Their moral objections target such things as:  (1) God’s desire to be worshipped, (2) God’s preferential treatment of the … 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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Augustine, the Roman Empire, and an American Cultural Deity

Posted on July 5, 2011 by Jim Spiegel

This summer I have been reading through Augustine’s City of God (unabridged version—nearly 900 pages).  It has been fascinating to see how deftly he moves from history to theology to philosophy to cultural analysis.  And his insights and wisdom in … 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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