I’m Getting Used to the Taste of Humble Pie
When it comes to eating humble pie, I’ve had more than my share. If I never ate another slice, I’d be okay with that. But that possibility is highly unlikely. In fact, just the other day I was told by…
David Gudgel
Why I’m a Spiritual Engineer Instead of an Architect
When I graduated from High School, never in my wildest dreams did I think I’d “grow up” to be a Spiritual Engineer. An architect? Yes. That was the plan. Pastor Dave? Not a chance. But as it turned out, I’ve been…
When I Listened To God’s Still Small Voice
Six years ago this week I heard God speak. Quietly. Softly. Gently. I didn’t verbally hear God’s voice. Instead it came unexpectedly through the circumstances surrounding my first grandchild’s birth. And the message I heard when he was born totally…
Doing What Matters Most | Easier Said Than Done
My typical Sunday morning routine includes a very early trip to the gym – to get in a quick cardio workout before church and to review my sermon. Though both are important, one usually gets most of my attention. The…
Moms Need Time To Relax | Can you help?
My view of the dentist’s office changed last week. I owe my new perspective to two young mothers. The first one got me laughing. The second got me thinking. The first, an exhausted mother of four young children, said, “I’m…
A New Perspective On Your “To Do” List
A little over two months ago Bernice & I moved into a new home, and half of our two-car garage is still filled with boxes that we haven’t unpacked yet. We keep saying we need to find some time to…
Choosing What To Do, When There’s Just Too Much To Do
You’d never know it now but I used to play the piano. I actually took piano lessons for five years, from a really good teacher that my parents forked out a lot of hard earned money for until I finally…
College Acceptance Letter Received | A Christian’s Next Step
Over the past few months my alma mater, Westmont College, sent out a few hundred #WESTMONTsaidYES packets to some very excited college applicants. Shortly thereafter, Twitter lit up with, “I just got accepted into my dream school!” and “California here…
eMail Bag: Our communication is not like it used to be…
I am reading your book Before You Get Engaged and I love it, but I have a question. I’ve been dating my boyfriend for four years and we are talking about getting engaged. When our relationship first started, we talked…
email Bag: How do I know if I’m all “dated out”?
My girlfriend and I have been dating for three and a half years. She is thinking marriage but I still am not so sure. I want to know for certain that it is God's will before I make that decision. But I also tend to be very doubtful...