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Why Christians Desperately Need Better Movies

Our son, Brent Gudgel, who is a documentary filmmaker, wrote the following article that appeared in Charisma News on 2 As a filmmaker, one of the quotes I live by is “the stories we tell shape the reality we live…

When You’re Done “Tidying Up”

All three of my daughters – who are all young moms – love watching “Tidying Up” on Netflix. It’s awesome to see them learning so much from Marie Kondo, and having fun while they do it. And they’re not just watching her show, they’re following through and tidying up their own homes.

A Radical Call to Unity

If you’ve spent much time reading or studying the teachings of Jesus in the New Testament, you’ve probably noticed that, more often than not, He calls His followers to a radical way of living. It’s not just “be a nice…

Living a Simple Life

For years I’ve had a sign in our living room reminding me to do my best to lead a simple and quiet life. When we first got married it was a sign that said “It takes very little to lead…

Every Family Needs an Imaginary Door

If you are a parent who has children in your home, there is a door that it would be helpful for you to always keep in mind. It’s a door that I first heard about when I read Edith Schaeffer’s…