Category Archives: Wayfarer’s Journal

Following Their Passion. Making a Difference.

Posted on May 13, 2012 by

One of the most fascinating aspects of being a dad has been watching our girls grow into their own persons and launch on their own paths. Seeds of passion that subtly presented themselves in childhood slowly and beautifully bloom as … Continue reading →

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“Ham Buns” Previewed at Original Works Night

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

Tonight was Original Works Night (OWN) at Third Church in Pella. Once or twice a year the church’s auditorium is converted into a coffee house. A full night of original art work, photography, music, video is staged along with free … Continue reading →

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Birthday Celebration at the Lake

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

Taylor and Clayton wanted to make a trip to the lake before they headed to Uganda for the summer, and the available dates just happened to coincide with my birthday. We headed down to the lake on Sunday morning to … Continue reading →

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“He Who Has Ears to Hear…”

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

I know I haven’t been posting much lately other than my chapter a day. I’ve kind of dropped off Facebook and Twitter as well. It’s not necessarily intentional. It’s been a busy spring. Wendy and I were busy with USP’s … Continue reading →

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Easter 2012

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

I feel like I haven’t posted much but my chapter-a-day for a while. To be honest, it’s been a little crazy around the Vander Well household. We’re experiencing the busiest season of work we’ve had in several years (that’s a … Continue reading →

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A Great Man in Need

Posted on March 29, 2012 by

Andy Bales was my youth pastor when I was in high school. His impact on my life was immeasurable. More than that, he has quietly “walked the talk” better than any living human being I’ve ever known. I pass this … Continue reading →

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Gettin’ My Gangster On

Posted on March 27, 2012 by

This weekend I’ll be playing Lawrence “Guts” Regan and Wendy will be playing Roberta Van Rensselaer (a.k.a Ruby O’Toole)  in Union Street Players production of Ayn Rand’s “Night of January 16th.” Experience the sensational courtroom trial as a jury of … Continue reading →

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“Oh, for the Love of – !”

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

I’ve been getting a lot of comments, shocked looks and awkward questions about my hair lately. For the past 25 years or so I’ve worn your basic clean cut, short cropped look. People get used to seeing you a certain … Continue reading →

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St. Patrick’s Day Demolition & Dinner

Posted on March 19, 2012 by

One of the on-going struggles of owning a humble, old house is the never ending need for repair and renovation. Each year Wendy and I have some major update that we’re doing. Last year it was residing the upper level. … Continue reading →

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Ham Buns and Potato Salad Downloads

Posted on March 15, 2012 by

Sometimes you have no choice but to go home. When Thomas Prins was 18 his hometown of Hebron, Iowa (population 318) was boiling in  a scandal that was never resolved. He packed his bags and left for college in New … Continue reading →

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