Author Thoughts Today – July 31, 2025 I read several devotionals from different authors, and this morning’s writing by Oswald Chambers, a preacher of the deeper spiritual life, resonated with me. What stood out was the last sentence. God places us in darkness to test and train us, so that we may endure until we […]
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Author Thoughts Today – July 30, 2025 Mark Batterson’s “Chase the Lion” is a seven-day devotional keying on the theme of his book “Chasing a Lion Into a Pit on a Snowy Day”. The story is from the Old Testament, featuring a character named Benaiah who appears in the book of 2 Samuel. He never […]
“Undaunted” – Book #6 in the Dreamscape Conspiracy Series This is an extract of a work-in-progress chapter from “Undaunted.” Would love to know your thoughts – gdogwise@live.com * * * * * Chapter #6 – 8.3 Seconds to Paradise Celeste was about halfway through her first cup of coffee when Wayne walked by her […]
Author Thoughts Today – July 29, 2025 My fellow prayer warriors and I met this morning at 6:30 AM, as we have done on Tuesdays for years, to pray over one another, our families, friends, and whatever else any of us choose to share from our hearts and minds. Our hour on Zoom is powerful. […]
A cup of coffee on the deck with two cats waiting for the sun to break the horizon was my silent time this morning. One of the benefits of being unsupervised is the freedom to enjoy the peace and solitude of a new day. I listened for the still, small voice of God but only […]
“Silence is anything but passive waiting. It’s proactive listening. And each day, God’s voice gets a little louder in our lives until He’s all we can hear. If you want to hear the heart of God, silence is key. If you want the Spirit of God to fill you, be still.” Mark Batterson * * […]
During devotionals this morning, Mark Batterson and the Spirit laid this on me, and I felt compelled to share it. Peace! G. “There’s an old adage that those who dance are thought mad by those who hear not the music. That is certainly true of those who walk to the beat of God’s drum. When […]
071425 – Author Thoughts on the Entity Named Paul in “Mirror Mirror” I shared thoughts on Dimensions used in Mirror Mirror in the 071225 post, so I won’t revisit that beyond placing this story’s Entity in the eleventh dimension, meaning the Entity can move between dimensions and parallel universes at will. It can shape-shift to […]
071325 – Author Thoughts on Time Travel in “Mirror Mirror” I mentioned yesterday that I was not a fan of stories where time travel was the primary focus. In Mirror Mirror, the use of time travel takes the form of shifting timelines. The interdimensional flavor in this story has changes of timelines, either into the […]
I must confess I’m in a hostage situation, held by a Relentless Wench Muse, who manages to remain just out of reach. I’m helpless to resist when She speaks in Her sultry, West Australian accent, and when She unleashes that sweet voice in my head, it’s usually about finishing a story. Several times, I’ve come […]