It always amazes me how political power gets wielded to protect, empower, and pad the pockets of a few at the expense of the many. I don’t have to read history to know this. I only have to read today’s headlines. A chapter-a-day podcast from Micah 2. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

One of the things that is lost on modern readers is the wordplay that Micah used when he wrote his messages in Hebrew. A chapter-a-day podcast from Micah 1. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Looking back on my life journey, I’m grateful that God surrounded me with women. A chapter-a-day podcast from Luke 24. The text version can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

The more time I spent on stage, the more I began to realize the joy of playing a “bit” part. A chapter-a-day podcast from Luke 23. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

In the quiet this morning, I find myself reminded that sometimes being a disciple of Jesus is very simple. A chapter-a-day podcast from Luke 22. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Over the past few years, I've tried to counter-balance my fear with two things, make that three. A chapter-a-day podcast from Luke 21, the text version (including links mentioned in the podcast) can be found at tomvanderwell.com.

Jesus has no earthly authority. He has no standing. He doesn't hold a title, sit on any committees, or wear a funny hat. A chapter-a-day podcast from Luke 20. The text version many be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

As a disciple of Jesus, I've had to learn along the way that when my thoughts, words, actions, and worldview start looking like a kingdom of this world, then I'm out of sync with the Kingdom of God that Jesus invested in me. A chapter-a-day podcast from Luke 19. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

I can watch great movies countless times because I can perpetually find things I've never seen before. The writers and directors placed things into scenes and dialogue that are hidden from me in plain sight. A chapter-a-day podcast from Luke 18. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

I have spent my career in the research and assessment of customer service and satisfaction. I love that there are so many spiritual parallels. A chapter-a-day podcast from Luke 17. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.