Monthly Archives: July 2016

Ticket to Heaven?

Posted on July 31, 2016 by mitchteemley

Real faith, life-changing faith, isn’t legal, it’s relational. So if you’re asking, “How do I get into heaven?” you’re asking the wrong question. Heaven is God’s home, as it were, and the way to “get in” isn’t to pick the … Continue reading →

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Clever Animals

Posted on July 28, 2016 by mitchteemley

Animals are cleverer than we give them credit for. They can… Operate their own café: “How would you like your eggs, sir?” Keep the fire going while we’re away. Overcome ridiculous odds. Do impressions of famous movie characters. Create new … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 23

Posted on July 27, 2016 by mitchteemley

Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Six: Zack’s Back (Continued) Previously: Zack returned home only to discover that his sister Gina had gone “into” the Map…

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Dear Democrats, Dear Republicans

Posted on July 26, 2016 by mitchteemley

“Dear Democrats: Republicans are evil and must be stopped at any cost!”  ~Your friend, Lucifer “Dear Republicans: Democrats are evil and must be stopped at any cost!” ~Your friend, Lucifer Funny how adding an “r” to fiend makes the message … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 22

Posted on July 20, 2016 by mitchteemley

Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Six: Zack’s Back Previously: In search of her brother Zack, Gina figured out how to “fall into” Ismara. ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ The…

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The Pain We Feel, the Pain We Cause

Posted on July 17, 2016 by mitchteemley

A high percentage of abusers were themselves abused as children. We all inherit legacies of brokenness, “the sins of the father.” Even those of us who are from “good families.” Yes, even our children. God calls each of us to … Continue reading →

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Wrath

Posted on July 16, 2016 by mitchteemley

Rage is the bastard child of Wrath and Pride It destroys all before it In Nice, France, its homage to death rises like heat in the desert When will it end? When we refuse to let it sleep with Pride When we tell … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 21

Posted on July 13, 2016 by mitchteemley

Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Five: Rhema (Continued) Previously: Gina drifted off to sleep with a dragon hatchling on her lap. ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ It…

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Clarification with Raspberry

Posted on July 12, 2016 by mitchteemley

So my post yesterday (Artsy Liberals?) succeeded in offending people on both ends of the political spectrum! And as a result, a small rash of un-follows followed (I’m currently applying a topical ointment for the rash). Amusingly, both conservatives and liberals thought I … Continue reading →

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Artsy Liberals?

Posted on July 11, 2016 by mitchteemley

Yesterday my wife and I attended an art gallery opening, watched an experimental theatre production and marched downtown with Black Lives Matter protesters. “Oh, no!” I snorted. “We’ve turned into artsy, liberal white people!” My wife chuckled. But is it true?  … Continue reading →

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