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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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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