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Author Archives: Tom Vander Well
Restoration
Even though the destroyer has destroyed Judah, the Lord will restore its honor. Israel’s vine has been stripped of branches, but he will restore its splendor. Nahum 2:2 (NLT) Eight years ago this summer Wendy and I bought our little brick tudor … Continue reading
Posted in Chapter-a-Day
Tagged Brick, God, Home, Jesus, Nahum 2, Replacement, Restoration, Tudor, Vander Well Manor, Word Picture
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Refuge Amidst Rough Stretches of Life’s Path
The Lord is good, a strong refuge when trouble comes. He is close to those who trust in him. Nahum 1:7 (NLT) Life’s journey takes each one of us through many different emotional terrains. Mountaintop passes offer breathtaking vistas. They are wonderful … Continue reading
Posted in Chapter-a-Day
Tagged Blues, Dark, Depression, Faith, Hope, Journey, Life, Nahum 1, Oasis, Perseverance, Pilgrimage, Refreshment, Rough, Trust
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Faith and Acting: They’re Both About Our Motives
[Believers] should be obedient, always ready to do what is good. Titus 3:1b [God] saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth … Continue reading
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Tagged Jesus, Faith, Forgiveness, Salvation, Acting, Motivation, Gift, Good Works, Eternal Life
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The Playhouse Opens for the Summer!
Summers mean sun and fun on the water for Wendy and me. This is the time of year that we’re chomping at the bit for summer and the beginning of regular migration of family and friends to join us for … Continue reading
Posted in Wayfarer's Journal
Tagged Playhouse, Lake of the Ozarks, Summer, Fun, Sarah, Matthew
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Men Who’ve Made a Difference…In Me
In the same way, encourage the young men to live wisely. Titus 2:6 (NLT) Last Sunday (Mother’s Day) I was inspired by our daughters who both did a nice job of honoring, not only their mother, but also the women … Continue reading
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Tagged Example, Leadership, Life, Men, Mentor, Protege, Titus 2, Women, Young Men, Young Women
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The Right Person for the Job
Rather, [an Elder] must enjoy having guests in his home, and he must love what is good. He must live wisely and be just. He must live a devout and disciplined life. Titus 1:8 (NLT) I’ve recently been reading Good … Continue reading
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Tagged Elder, Good to Great, Jim Collins, Job Description, Leader, Leadership, Paul, Saul, Titus 1
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Fill ‘er Up
She brings him good, not harm, all the days of her life. Proverbs 31:12 (NLT) In the book His Needs Her Needs, Willard Harley presents a very simple word picture to describe the give and take that happens within marriage … Continue reading
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Tagged Consideration, Deposit, His Needs Her Needs, Husband, Love, Love Tank, Marriage, Proverbs 31, Relationship, Time, Wife, Willard Harley, Withdrawl
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Hollywood Endings
There are three things that are never satisfied—no, four that never say, “Enough!”: the grave,the barren womb,the thirsty desert,the blazing fire. Proverbs 30:15-16 Several years ago I watched an action movie called Ronin that centered on a group of mercenaries … Continue reading
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Tagged Hollywood, Jesus, Joy, movie, Proverbs 30, Ronin, Story, Temporal
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Wisdom is Knowing When to Remain Silent
There is more hope for a fool than for someone who speaks without thinking. Proverbs 29:2o (NLT) I remember watching a press conference on television many years ago. The press were gathered around the podium of the official in a … Continue reading
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Tagged Answer, Conference, Corp, Foolishness, King Solomon, Podium, Press, Proverbs 29, Question, Silence, Speak, Speaker, Wisdom
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