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Category Archives: The Wishing Map
Life Together
Have you ever moved, almost without realizing it, from learning about another’s burdens to helping carry them? Indeed, if we don’t share one another’s burdens, are we even truly alive? ~The Wishing Map
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith, The Wishing Map
Tagged Christ, Galatians 6:2, giving, kindness, love, selflessness
9 Comments
Have You Ever Wrestled With God?
Thought for the Week “Have you ever wrestled with God or your conscience over a choice you were afraid to make? For what it’s worth–and it’s worth a lot–God gets that. He’s been there (Matthew 26:39). And yet that single … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, The Wishing Map
Tagged C.S. Lewis, conscience, decisions, Jesus, Matthew 26:39, the right thing, truth
20 Comments
The Wishing Map (continued)
Note: To read the Preface and Prologue to The Wishing Map first, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter One: The Double Moon “Zachary Zinn rode like the wind on his faithful steed, El Furioso,” Zack narrated as he pedaled. Zachary … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Humor, Story Power, The Wishing Map, Writing
Tagged adventure, fantasy, magic, mystery, young adult
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The Wishing Map
Yesterday’s quote from my fantasy novel The Wishing Map was warmly responded to. And I’m currently in the throes of editing the novelization of my feature film Healing River (to my editor’s satisfaction, I pray). And so I’ve re-posted the … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Memoir, Story Power, The Wishing Map, Writing
Tagged adventure, childhood, Chronicles of Narnia, fantasy, Healing River
9 Comments
The Purpose of Your Life
Thought for the Week We are not the only creatures on earth who look up at the stars. But we are the only ones who look up and ask, “Why?” “Yes, your life has a purpose.” said Rhema. “What?” Gina … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, The Wishing Map
Tagged beyond, eternity, life, meaning of life, purpose, thought for the week, wondering
17 Comments
Wounded Pride
“Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall.” ~Proverbs 16:18 So remember, “The Lord will fight for you. You need only be still.” ~Exodus 14:14 Ω The … Continue reading
Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith, The Wishing Map
Tagged anger, destruction, Exodus 14:14, Proverbs 16:18, rage, war
12 Comments
The Power of Story
“Tell ‘em there’s power in Story,” the old gnome whispered. “Power ter heal and power ter hurt. Tell ‘em ter use their stories ter heal.” ~from The Wishing Map The above quote is the tagline for my life and the … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, Story Power, The Wishing Map
Tagged calling, healing, mission, peace, purpose
19 Comments
Popular Idea, Unpopular Word
“There is a charm about the forbidden that makes it unspeakably desirable.” ~Mark Twain “He tried to name which of the deadly seven might apply, and when he failed he decided to append an eighth, regret.” ~Charles Frazier (Sinner) “They … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, For Pastors and Teachers, Quips and Quotes, The Wishing Map
Tagged A.W. Tozer, Brennan Manning, funny, hypocrisy, Mark Twain, sin
24 Comments
The Wishing Map 135
Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Epilogue: The Unknown (Continued) Previously: Rested but wary of what was to come, Gina, Zack, and their friend B’frona turned to face the future. This is the final episode…
Posted in Books, Quips and Quotes, Story Power, The Wishing Map
Tagged adventure, challenge, conclusion, danger, epic, fantasy
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