Monthly Archives: October 2016

The Right Person

Posted on October 30, 2016 by mitchteemley

We spend so much of our lives waiting for “the right person.” The right person to marry. The right person to hire us for that career-making job. The right person to make it happen, whatever “it” is. Many years ago, … Continue reading →

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Boom!

Posted on October 27, 2016 by mitchteemley

Autumn, 1962. The thermometer was climbing and so was the economy; Dad’s income had boomed. To celebrate we’d decided to shoehorn a swimming pool into our miniature suburban SoCal back yard. Visions of bikinied girls and all the spectacular dives … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 36

Posted on October 26, 2016 by mitchteemley

Have you ever experienced the seductive charm of being “celebrated”?  Who doesn’t, on some level, desire to be a hero?

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A Little Help…

Posted on October 25, 2016 by mitchteemley

…to get you through the week: You’re welcome.

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All the Time in the World

Posted on October 24, 2016 by mitchteemley

I saw the movie The Time Machine as a kid and immediately became obsessed with the idea of time travel. I held my breath as George departed, determined to make the future better, and his insightful botanist friend observed, “He has … Continue reading →

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Opinions!

Posted on October 20, 2016 by mitchteemley

Some things never change.

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The Wishing Map 35

Posted on October 19, 2016 by mitchteemley

Have you ever been to a place so enchanting that it caused you to fantasize about moving there and starting life over again?

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Happy Boss’s Day! (Maybe)

Posted on October 17, 2016 by mitchteemley

 It’s Boss’s Day!* Yay (maybe)! To borrow an old bit: “I quit because of religious differences.” “Oh, yeah?” “Yeah, my boss thought he was God. And I disagreed.” Good leaders know how to find that delicate balance between leading and listening. If your boss has … Continue reading →

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Change a Life

Posted on October 16, 2016 by mitchteemley

Dear Fellow Believer, Just a reminder that Jesus never called us to “witness” to others. He called us to be his witnesses.* It’s who we are that matters, and who we are comes down to who He is. It’s not … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Nowhere

Posted on October 15, 2016 by mitchteemley

Happiness is nowhere. Happiness is now           here. What’s the difference? Only air That sometimes fills the space for years   But know that it in time will come Although its presence may be fleeting They say it lingers long for some … Continue reading →

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