Wayfarer

One of the things that modern readers struggle with most is the blood and guts of ancient sacrifices in Leviticus. It is so foreign to both our modern realities as well as sensibilities. A chapter-a-day podcast from Leviticus 4. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

In ancient Mesopotamian religions, the gods inhabited their own spirit world and had little regard for human beings who were lesser than and relatively unimportant to them and their world. The God of Moses is so very different. A chapter-a-day podcast from Leviticus 3. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com .

Along my own life journey, I confess that generosity is a spiritual lesson that I’ve had to learn. I did not grow up, by nature, a generous person. Quite the opposite, I was both selfish and foolish with my money and resources for many years. A chapter-a-day podcast from Leviticus 2. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Today our chapter-a-day journey wades into perhaps  the  most ignored and misunderstood book in the entire Great Story. A chapter-a-day podcast from Leviticus 1. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com .

Today and tomorrow, I’m reposting a couple of listener's favorites. If you have your own favorite chapter-a-day episode that has stuck with you over time, please feel free to let me know. You can reply to this podcast in the comments or email me at tomvanderwell@gmail.com.

“Oh! That was such a good night!” Wendy said to me as we began our daily nocturnal preparations. A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Corinthians 16. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com .

Along my spiritual journey, I have worshipped and served in a number of different denominations and traditions. While they all shared that salvation was by grace through faith in Jesus, they varied in other thoughts, in their rituals, and in their worship. A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Corinthians 15. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

As a disciple of Jesus, I’ve had to embrace that the process of growth and maturity never ends. A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Corinthians 14. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com .

As a disciple of Jesus, I have learned two critically important lessons along my life journey. A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Corinthians 13. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com .

A system in which parts are ignorant regarding their gifts, demand that they are gifted in ways they are not, and refuse to embrace the ways in which they are actually gifted will continually struggle to exist and operate in a healthy way. A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Corinthians 12. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

Did you know that Paul ended four of his letters with a direct command to “greet one another with a holy kiss?” A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Corinthians 11. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com .

It was the most considerate a stage crew member had ever been to me in my countless stage experiences. It was a small thing, but I was grateful, and impressed. A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Corinthians 10. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com .

I sometimes feel like I live in two different worlds and I don’t always fit perfectly in either of them. A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Corinthians 9. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com.

I’d like to return to the story I shared last week regarding my friends who stood outside the doorway of the pub making sure their feet didn’t cross the threshold. A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Corinthians 8. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com .

So, what should my perspective be? Should I live today as if life is a marathon or should I live today as if today may be all I’ve got? A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Corinthians 7. The text version may always be found at tomvanderwell.com .

Sometimes forgiveness feels like I'm letting my enemy off the hook, when the truth is that it’s freeing me to use my thoughts, energy, and resources more productively. A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Corinthians 6. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com .

With a little extra time on my hands one day, I decided to pop into the local pub for a pint before heading home. The pub had its front door propped open and I was sitting at the bar with my pint checking email, when I heard someone call my name... A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Corinthians 5. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com .

It’s a struggle to sometimes even connect ancient realities with my 21st century reality. I live in the most affluent country in the world in arguably the greatest time to be alive in human history. So, what am I supposed to take away from Paul’s reality and example? A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Corinthians 4. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com .

There is something very human about the way we love celebrity. A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Corinthians 3. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com .

As I meditated on a number of challenges I’ve been navigating recently, I found myself thinking about the outcomes Jesus says He wants from me as a disciple. A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Corinthians 2. The text version may always be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com .

Paul reminds me that I shouldn’t be surprised when the world misunderstands, belittles, and/or maligns my faith in Jesus. Quite the opposite, I should expect it. A chapter-a-day podcast from 1 Corinthians 1. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com .

One of the things I’ve learned about myself across the years is that I have a penchant for occasionally spiraling into a pessimistic funk. People are always surprised to learn this, but you can ask Wendy. It’s a thing. A chapter-a-day podcast from Mark 16. The text version can be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com .

As human beings, the crowd continues to have a tremendous impact on lives, culture, and personal decisions. A chapter-a-day podcast from Mark 15. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com .

I confess, my life journey is dotted with mistakes, poor choices, and moral failures. I’ve made some doozies. Buy me a pint sometime, and I’ll tell you some stories. A chapter-a-day podcast from Mark 14. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com .

So, which is it? Are things worse than ever, or better than ever? A chapter-a-day podcast from Mark 13. The text version may be found and shared at tomvanderwell.com .