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Month: January 2015

Thoughts on Having A Birthday……

January 27, 2015 ~ Tom Vanderwell ~ Leave a comment

So, on the morning that marks a half century since the world first heard me cry, I thought I’d share a few thoughts that are bouncing around in my brain about birthdays, people and more…… I’ve heard it said that “50 is the new 40” and as my dad is three months from turning 78 … Continue reading Thoughts on Having A Birthday……

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Why Ferguson is an Issue for the White Church too…..

January 26, 2015January 10, 2015 ~ Tom Vanderwell ~ Leave a comment

“Ferguson is a sad commentary on today’s world.    No matter what you believe happened, it shows that not all is well with the world.” That’s part of Chapter 20 in the book…… http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S1XGO1W

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Parenting–Why Donald Miller is Only Half Right……

January 26, 2015 ~ Tom Vanderwell ~ 2 Comments

Confession, I’ve never met Donald Miller – but I like him.   I’ve read a lot of his “stuff” on the web and while I don’t agree with ALL of it, I appreciate who he is and what he does. But I think he only hit half of the mark on this blog post.   You can … Continue reading Parenting–Why Donald Miller is Only Half Right……

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Why The Question, “How Are you?” Makes People Feel Invisible…..

January 25, 2015January 10, 2015 ~ Tom Vanderwell ~ Leave a comment

And how the church needs to change the question they ask and the way they respond to it. That’s Chapter 19 http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S1XGO1W

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The Question More Ministers Should Ask……

January 24, 2015January 10, 2015 ~ Tom Vanderwell ~ Leave a comment

Hah…..   Check out Chapter 18 to find out. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00S1XGO1W

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