Along my earthly journey, I've observed that one's place and position within the family system can often have a tremendous impact on how one sees and perceives themselves, their self-worth, and their place in this world. A chapter-a-day podcast from Genesis 48. The text version of every chapter-a-day podcast may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

One of the observations I've made in the past two years is the degree to which people fear death, and just how powerfully that fear can drive a person's thoughts, words, and actions. A chapter-a-day podcast from Genesis 47. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

If I had forewarning of every difficulty I have personally faced on my life journey, I'm quite certain I would have opted out of most of them. A chapter-a-day podcast from Genesis 46. The text version of every chapter-a-day podcast may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Just yesterday morning, over coffee, Wendy and I recounted some painful moments and relationships we've experienced over the years. With each one, we were able to look back and see how God used those moments and difficult stretches of the journey both in our lives and the lives of others involved. A chapter-a-day podcast from Genesis 45. The text version of every chapter-a-day podcast may be found at tomvanderwell.com.

Along my journey, I've observed that certain themes are recurring in family systems. I have found these types of patterns fascinating and meaningful in gaining both understanding and wisdom. A chapter-a-day podcast from Genesis 44. The text version of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found at tomvanderwell.com.

In the quiet this morning, I can't help but think about the decisions we make in our lives that will have a generational impact on our descendants. A chapter-a-day podcast from Genesis 43. The text version of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com

One of the lessons my family history adventure taught me is that family is not either/or "good" or "bad," but rather it is both/and good things and bad things. A chapter-a-day podcast from Genesis 42. The text version of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

In my experience, one never "gets over" a soul wound (especially father wounds). Rather, I have to "get through" it and do the hard work of understanding just how intimately the wound is a part of me. A chapter-a-day podcast from Genesis 41. The text version of every chapter-a-day podcast may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

The notion we have any control in this life is an illusion. The Sage of Ecclesiastes calls it "hevel." It's like trying to grab hold of the fog. But there's a parallel reality I must consider as a follower of Jesus. A chapter-a-day podcast from Genesis 40. The text version of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

The whispers are subtle, yet powerful messages whispered into my soul from childhood. The whispers form, and then reinforce, deeply held beliefs about myself, others, and my place in the world. A chapter-a-day podcast from Genesis 39. The text version of every chapter-a-day podcast can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.