The Wanderer’s Waiting Room

Restoring Hope and Revitalizing Purpose for All Those Who Are Wandering, Waiting, or Weary.

Attention Fellow Wanderers!

The Wanderer's Waiting Room is indefinitely closed.

There’s a chance I may return once more to this writing endeavor, but even the very wise cannot see all ends.

I’m out in the “research field of life,” gathering more insights through my wanderings.

Thank you for visiting the blog! (Even if you accidentally stumbled across it)

— Dan (aka Dandalf the Gray)

Living in the Aftermath of a Mountain Top Experience
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Living in the Aftermath of a Mountain Top Experience

What is a “mountain top experience”? How does a person go back to “normal life” after such an extraordinary adventure or spiritual encounter? Should we exhaust ourselves searching for the next spiritual high, wishing never to dip a toe into any crevice resembling a valley? Are we meant to be content with a constant rollercoaster of extreme highs and devastating lows?

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Never Underestimate Quality Time: Debunking the Time Management Myth of “If Only I Had More Time…”
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Never Underestimate Quality Time: Debunking the Time Management Myth of “If Only I Had More Time…”

How often have you said, “If only I had more time…” yet still failed to accomplish whatever you thought you needed extra time for, even once your schedule opened up? Is the amount of time really the problem? Let’s explore how changing patterns and renewing our mindset around time management can help us value quality time over quantity time and make the most of every opportunity.

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Walking Buddies
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Walking Buddies

Who are our fellow travelers as we walk through the seasons of Wandering, Waiting, and Weariness in the Wilderness of Life? Instead of telling you what a Walking Buddy is, let me show you through the story of one of my best good friends.

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In the Wilderness
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In the Wilderness

Have you ever found yourself venturing beyond the boundaries of familiarity or enduring seasons of uncertainty? Join me as we explore the significance of the Wilderness and discover the transformative lessons it holds for our lives.

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For the Wandering, Waiting, and Weary
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For the Wandering, Waiting, and Weary

In a world filled with cycles of wasted time, purposelessness, and exhaustion, it's important to remember that you're not alone. As we define Wandering, Waiting, and Weariness, I also want to give us some key verses from the Bible that will act as great starting points for our journey through the Wilderness of Life.

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