Monthly Archives: October 2016

Histoween

Posted on October 31, 2016 by mitchteemley

Did you know that Halloween has served as the occasion for many historical events? 1517. On October 31 a soon-to-be-ex-priest named Martin Luther launched the (cue pious music) Protestant Reformation. In 1636, just in time for All Hallows Eve, a little seminary for … Continue reading →

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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

Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Nine: The Ties That Un-bind (Continued) Previously: Delaying her search for her brother, Gina traveled with the millboy B’frona and…

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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

Originally posted on Mitch Teemley:
Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Nine: The Ties That Un-bind Previously: Zack’s sister Gina befriended the proud but lonely millboy B’frona. ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ Gina had…

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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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