I am excited to announce that I have a completely new website! It includes information about my upcoming book. It also offers a Recommended Reading list, new photos, new audio clips of me reading from Penelope Ayers, and a new “About” section. Check it out at www.amyjuliabecker.com. I’d love to know what you think!

I have a new post on her.meneutics about the finale to LOST. It begins: I Once Was ‘LOST’ But Now Am Found Despite all its syncretistic symbols, the show’s finale depicted one aspect of Christian theology superbly. Amy Julia Becker My husband and I consciously choose to watch only one television show at a time,…

When William was two months old, I took him to the pediatrician for a checkup. “He’s really tight,” our doctor said. “Yep,” I nodded. “It’s hard for me to get him dressed. His arms are so strong I can hardly pull them away from his body.” He frowned. “He has extremely high muscle tone.” I’ve…

I graduated from Seminary on Saturday. It was seven years in the making, to finish the three year degree (at least seven is a Biblical number). I now have what is called a “Masters of Divinity,” a rather unfortunate title. By my reckoning, one of the goals of a Seminary education is to teach us…

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