Along my life journey, I've observed that we humans have a thing with equity and fairness. A chapter-a-day podcast from John 21. The text version of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

I'm not sure why my parents named me Thomas. A chapter-a-day podcast from John 20. The text version of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

May I always be willing to "take the bullet" so to speak, and lay down my own life, time, energy, and resources, for my friends and their loved ones. A chapter-a-day podcast from John 19. The text version of every chapter-a-day podcast can always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

How apt that the Divinely appointed human "leader" of Jesus' followers becomes the designated representative of human weakness. A chapter-a-day podcast from John 18. The text version of all chapter-a-day posts can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Jesus said His followers were "not of this world" but He says so immediately after praying that they remain in it. In the world, not of it. To quote Hamlet, "ay, there's the rub." A chapter-a-day podcast from John 17. The text version of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

What fascinated me as I read Jesus' words to His followers this morning was both the warning and the promise with which today's chapter is bookended. A chapter-a-day podcast from John 16. The text version of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

The teacher's earthly mission is almost over. His followers' mission is just beginning, and they have no clue just how much things are about to change. A chapter-a-day podcast from John 15. The text version of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

In the quiet this morning, I can't help but think about what chaotic times we live in. I can't help but think about the tremendous lack of peace I observe in others. A chapter-a-day podcast from John 14. The text version of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

"Love" has been central to all of Jesus' teaching. So what's "new" about this command? A chapter-a-day podcast from John 13. The text version of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

In the quiet this morning, I'm feeling both inspired and challenged. I'm inspired by Jesus' example and His mission. At the same time, I am challenged to reclaim Jesus' example of crossing any and every social boundary, excluding no one in channeling God's love. A chapter-a-day podcast from John 12. The text version of every chapter-a-day podcast may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.