About The Dave Test

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The Dave Test
A Raw Look at Real Faith in Hard Times
By Frederick W. Schmidt

A book about guts, faith, and what matters.

LIFE IS RAW. SO IS THE LANGUAGE IN THIS BOOK.

What is the Dave Test? When life is at its tattered edges and you are faced with seemingly impossible decisions, the Dave Test is a set of searingly honest questions you ask to become the best, most honest self for you, your friends, and your family. Instead of resorting to stained-glass language or offering false hope, do yourself a favor and pick up this book. Take the Dave Test.

Did you show up to work yesterday just to be greeted with a layoff notice? What do you say when your friend miscarries? Or when your brother is diagnosed with a wildly incurable cancer? Hard-hitting issues such as these aren't necessarily part of God's perfect plan or blessings in disguise.

When life tosses you hard problems with only painful options, take the Dave Test. It will empower you to take life head-on with blunt wisdom, soul-searching honesty, and utter integrity.

About the Author

Frederick W. Schmidt holds the Rueben P. Job Chair in Spiritual Formation and directs the Rueben P.

Job Institute for Spiritual Formation at Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary in Evanston, Illinois. An Episcopal priest, spiritual director, and retreat leader, he is the author of seven books, including When Suffering Persists and What God Wants for Your Life. He also writes and blogs at Patheos.com at http://www.patheos.com/blogs/whatgodwantsforyourlife/

Fred and his wife, Natalie, live in Chicago with their Gordon Setter, Hilda.