As I've progressed in my own life journey I've discovered that there is a fine line between acknowledging and understanding the ways our parents and family system affected us and using that knowledge as an excuse for our own poor choices. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Samuel 18. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Even in my own family, there are true tales of tragedy and intrigue. Times change, but people are people, and our common human flaws source similar tales in our own lives and families. We each play our part in the story. We are each a cog in our family's system. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Samuel 17. The text version of today's podcast may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

In the quiet this morning, I'm taking a little inventory this morning of those who've been critical of me, and those who've caused me injury. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Samuel 16. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Being forgiven does not erase the fact that we must face the natural consequences of our actions. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Samuel 15. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

I believe that we don't give enough thought to how we communicate. Not only on a corporate level but also on an interpersonal one. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Samuel 14. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Our greatest strengths have their corollary weaknesses. We cannot escape this reality, but we can escape being enslaved to it. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Samuel 13. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

I learned at an early age that your sins find you out. Having said that, let me readily admit that it didn't stop me from sinning. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Samuel 12. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

My grandfather was fond of saying that "the day I retire will be the day I die." A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Samuel 11. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Miscommunication of both words and intent can carry a high price in collateral damage relationally, spiritually, and sometimes even physically. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Samuel 10. The text version can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Today, I am thinking about the grace David showed Mephibosheth, the grace Jesus has shown me, and how I can pay it forward in a tangible way with those in my spheres of influence. A chapter-a-day podcast from 2 Samuel 9. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.