Monthly Archives: June 2018

Dear God

Posted on June 18, 2018 by mitchteemley

Hey, it never hurts to ask. “When you bear one another’s burdens, you fulfill the law of Christ.” ~Galatians 6:2

Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Humor, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith | Tagged , , , , , | 17 Comments

Love is Like That

Posted on June 17, 2018 by mitchteemley

Both of my kids were unexpected gifts. Nevertheless, when my first child arrived I fell instantly in love with her. So much so that I was afraid I could never love another child as much. I needn’t have worried. When Beth … Continue reading →

Posted in Memoir, Quips and Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , , | 34 Comments

Father’s Dud?

Posted on June 16, 2018 by mitchteemley

Tomorrow is Father’s Day in my country, and I realize not everyone has had the kind of warm, wise, loving daddykins they can wax sentimental over. If that’s a little too close for comfort, I pray you’ve reconciled with your … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Quips and Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , , | 8 Comments

My Father’s Apple Trees

Posted on June 15, 2018 by mitchteemley

(See video below) My dad (lower right hand corner) was a compact kid whose four big sisters called him “Wee Willy.” But he was a scrapper. Bigger and tougher inside than out. At 15, he forged his parent’s signature and … Continue reading →

Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Humor, Memoir | Tagged , , , , , , | 29 Comments

Kids Explain the World

Posted on June 14, 2018 by mitchteemley

When my daughter Amanda was 4 1/2, she drew the above illustration of American pioneer life. Her sister Beth, age 3, asked her why the pioneer girl was crying and why there were spiders in the covered wagon. Mandy patiently … Continue reading →

Posted in Humor, Memoir, Quips and Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , | 44 Comments

The Wishing Map 120

Posted on June 13, 2018 by mitchteemley

Is there anything more agonizing than being helpless to save someone you love?

Posted in Books, Story Power, The Wishing Map | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

5 Years Ago Today

Posted on June 12, 2018 by mitchteemley

After struggling to stay alive, the original Hostess Brands, originators of the modern mass-produced, pre-packaged treat, gave up the ghost in 2012 (even the preservatives they put in their snacks couldn’t keep them alive). And America mourned the loss of Wonder … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, Humor | Tagged , , , , , , , | 29 Comments

Do You Love Me, Dad?

Posted on June 11, 2018 by mitchteemley

So, I finally figured out my dad loved me. (Why are guys’ relationship with their dads so complicated?)  It wasn’t when I wanted to find out, twenty years after my dad died. But, hey, better late than never, right? Still, if … Continue reading →

Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Humor, Memoir | Tagged , , , , , , | 60 Comments

Prayer-y Dog

Posted on June 10, 2018 by mitchteemley

“Praise God, from whom all blessings flow, Praise Him, all creatures here below.” “Let everything that has breath* praise the LORD. Hallelujah!” ~Psalm 150:6 *P.S. That includes us.

Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Humor, Quips and Quotes, Religion/Faith | Tagged , , , , , | 8 Comments

It’s Raining Cats and Dog

Posted on June 9, 2018 by mitchteemley

If where you live it’s precipitating cats and dogs today If felines and canines be declinating find a cozy abode and just stay Interestingly, it seems the best way to escape when it’s raining cats and dogs, is to curl … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Humor, Quips and Quotes | Tagged , , , , , , | 15 Comments