Along my life journey, I've come to the conclusion that the problem with any human government is the fact that humans are involved. A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Samuel 8. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

What is the most acute example of change that you have experienced along your earthly journey? That's the question that came to mind as I read this morning's chapter. A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Samuel 7. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

There's a moment at the end of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" that is a brilliant piece of writing and filmmaking. It takes the audience on a roller coast ride of emotions from disappointment to wonder to horror and it ends with awe. A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Samuel 6. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

In yesterday's post/podcast I spoke of treating God like a good luck charm. I like to think of our perception of church buildings as God's House as the notion of "God in a box." A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Samuel 5. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

When I was a child I can remember praying for the silliest of things. A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Samuel 4. The text version can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Along my spiritual journey, I have learned that spiritual hearing and spiritual sight require both God and me. There is a "revealing" that comes from God. But Jesus said there's also a part I play in this revealing. A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Samuel 3. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

In the forty years that I've been a disciple of Jesus, I've watched many of the mainline church institutions and denominations splinter and implode. I personally don't think this is a bad thing at all. A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Samuel 2. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

There is beauty and power in today's chapter that is easy to miss if you've never trekked through the Valley of Infertility. A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Samuel 1. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

In the quiet this morning, I confess that I identify with these ancient words. We are living in strange times. Things are changing at a rapid pace. Times are difficult and I have no guarantees that even more difficult times aren't ahead of us on this terrestrial ball. A chapter-a-day podcast from Habakkuk 3. The text version can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

As I pondered God's answer to Habakkuk regarding the use of the Babylonians for His purposes, I couldn't help but think of that sports fan who has to endure watching the hated rival prevail in order for a greater purpose to be accomplished for their team. A chapter-a-day podcast from Habakkuk 2. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.