Monthly Archives: July 2019

We are His Workmanship

Posted on July 21, 2019 by mitchteemley

“For we are His workmanship. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so that we may accomplish the good things he planned long ago for us to do.” ~Ephesians 2:10

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50 Years Ago Today (or was it?)

Posted on July 20, 2019 by mitchteemley

This is one of the quirkier things I’ve posted. But then, that’s kind of the point.  On this date fifty years ago, Neil Armstrong took “one giant leap for mankind” by setting foot on the moon (they went at night … Continue reading →

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How do You Forgive the Unforgivable?

Posted on July 19, 2019 by mitchteemley

How do you forgive the unforgiveable?* To begin with, you have to remember that, while there are unforgiveable acts, there are no unforgiveable people. Yes, tragically, a few souls have “seared consciences” (1 Timothy 4:2) and can no longer discern … Continue reading →

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Amazing Street Art

Posted on July 18, 2019 by mitchteemley

It’s no news that I love public art. Many street art pieces (often not officially sanctioned and therefore temporary) take their cue from their settings, commenting whimsically or seriously upon the world we live in. Enjoy! (Click on any image … Continue reading →

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Lights, Camera, Action

Posted on July 17, 2019 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Matthew Winters of Honest Thoughts from a Pastor. Matthew is a warts-and-all guy. He’s still young but, true to his blog’s title, he honestly addresses his own failings and spiritual restoration. Here and elsewhere … Continue reading →

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The Audience Roared!

Posted on July 16, 2019 by mitchteemley

A quick update and thank you to those who visited my pre-scheduled posts over the last five days. And thank you, each of you, for excusing me (notice how I assume you do?) for not visiting your blogs during that … Continue reading →

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The Waiter from Hell?

Posted on July 15, 2019 by mitchteemley

All I wanted from our server was for him to tell us what the specials were, to make a few recommendations, and then bring us our food, quickly and hotly (is that a word?). Instead, he seemed offended at everything, … Continue reading →

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The 7 Modern Sins

Posted on July 14, 2019 by mitchteemley

Some things never change. (Thanks to Gregory Joel for introducing me to this quote)

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Marital Math

Posted on July 13, 2019 by mitchteemley

“Marriage halves our griefs, doubles our joys, and quadruples our expenses.” ~G. K. Chesterton

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“Wipe That Smug Look off Your Face”

Posted on July 12, 2019 by mitchteemley

I love the reflection off Basement Lake in the morning. “Wipe that smug look off your face” was one of my father’s go-to sayings. I hated to be humbled. Still do. But my heavenly father is also in the humbling business, so … Continue reading →

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