These are free eBook compilations of Tom’s chapter-a-day posts. They are available as either .PDF or ePUB. The ePUB file may be uploaded to read on Kindle, Apple Books, or similar eReading apps.

What happens when God’s promises seem a long way from being fulfilled?

From Hannah’s desperate prayer to Samuel’s prophetic calling, from Saul’s tragic downfall to David’s years as a fugitive, 1 Samuel is a remarkable story of faith, ambition, jealousy, courage, and the long road of becoming.

In The Long Road to the Crown, Tom Vander Well offers 31 personal reflections drawn from his daily journey through this ancient story. Blending biblical insight, historical perspective, and honest observations from everyday life, Tom explores what it means to trust God when the road is uncertain, the waiting is long, and the destination remains unseen.

31 chapters. 31 reflections. One extraordinary journey of faith.

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What happens when you finally get everything you’ve been waiting for—and discover the journey is far from over?

David has the crown. The years of running are behind him. But the throne brings challenges he never imagined: the burdens of leadership, devastating personal failures, family betrayal, heartbreaking consequences, and unexpected encounters with God’s mercy.

In The Road Beyond the Crown, Tom Vander Well shares 24 deeply personal reflections on the triumphs and tragedies of David’s reign. Through the intersection of ancient Scripture and modern life, Tom explores the uncomfortable truth that some of our greatest tests come not in the wilderness of waiting, but in the palace of having arrived.

24 chapters. 24 reflections. One continuing journey of grace, character, and faith.

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