Monthly Archives: September 2017

The Wishing Map 83

Posted on September 20, 2017 by mitchteemley

Helping someone discover a gift they didn’t know they had is exhilarating. And terrifying. On the one hand, you’re changing their life forever. On the other hand, you’re, well, changing their life forever.

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Pictures of Heaven!

Posted on September 19, 2017 by mitchteemley

It is generally assumed that there are no actual photographs of heaven. This is incorrect. There are many pictures online!  Hint: It helps if you’ve read a lot of books. Then you’ll know exactly what to look for. More: I’ll … Continue reading →

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Octoberfeast

Posted on September 18, 2017 by mitchteemley

We adopted Cincinnati as our home in 2005. The Germans adopted it in the mid-1800s. In fact, by 1850 the number one spoken language in Cincinnati was German. And the number one beverage was beer. Not surprisingly, it’s now home … Continue reading →

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Don’t Trust God?

Posted on September 17, 2017 by mitchteemley
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Person to Person

Posted on September 16, 2017 by mitchteemley

How often do we get stuck on numbers (I know I do), thinking that unless we can sweep across the land like good deed crop dusters, eradicating all pain and suffering (or ignorance, or violence, or?) there is no point … Continue reading →

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Greedy Love

Posted on September 15, 2017 by mitchteemley

As of today, my wife Trudy and I have been married 32 years. I’m greedy for 32 more. Last week, without premeditation, we revisited many of the places that live in our memory. We’d flown to L.A. from our current … Continue reading →

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A Filmmaker’s Journal

Posted on September 14, 2017 by mitchteemley

This Little Light of Ours (Update: Over-the-Rhine, now titled Healing River, went on to become the highest rated independent inspirational film in the history of Amazon Prime.) Two years ago I pitched a compelling story of forgiveness to a faith-based … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 82

Posted on September 13, 2017 by mitchteemley

Have you ever found yourself the reluctant mediator between two factions?

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It’s Tuesday. Go for it!

Posted on September 12, 2017 by mitchteemley

“Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, … Continue reading →

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Awake, O Sleeper

Posted on September 11, 2017 by mitchteemley

“Awake, O sleeper, arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” ~Ephesians 5:14 “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free.” ~Galatians 5:1 P.S. For those of you who are following the news on my feature … Continue reading →

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