Monthly Archives: January 2021

Just a Reminder…

Posted on January 21, 2021 by mitchteemley

“First of all, I urge that petitions, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgiving be offered for everyone–for kings and all in authority–so that we may lead tranquil and quiet lives in godliness and dignity. This is good and pleasing in the sight … Continue reading →

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Peace With Justice: Inauguration Week 2021

Posted on January 20, 2021 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Gregory Joel, business consultant, founder of the back-to-work program ‘HopeWorks,’ and board member of numerous charitable outreach organizations. Gregory’s infectious compassion shines through every blog he posts. And even though this Inauguration Day-themed piece … Continue reading →

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How I Invented Coffee

Posted on January 19, 2021 by mitchteemley

Coffee foam art by Kazuki Yamamoto (worldfullofart.blogspot.com) Full Stomach, Fuller Heart (an occasional series) Unlike my oldest daughter, who as a newborn would have been thrilled if Mommy’s breasts dispensed House Blend and Dark Roast, I had to learn to … Continue reading →

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Dr. King’s Legacy

Posted on January 18, 2021 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week “In the process of gaining our rightful place we must not be guilty of wrongful deeds. Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred. We … Continue reading →

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A Childlike Faith

Posted on January 17, 2021 by mitchteemley

Photo Credit: Santa Monica, United States – Lauren Lulu Taylor (unsplash.com) “A complete life is the life of a child. When I am fully conscious of my awareness of Christ, there is something wrong. It is the sick person who … Continue reading →

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RIP, Old Christmas Tree

Posted on January 16, 2021 by mitchteemley

Our old Christmas tree came in a box. It was made in China from plastic and steel by people who may or may not have known what Christmas was. It was shiny and new–with 600 pre-lit lights! But it wasn’t … Continue reading →

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Things You Didn’t Expect To See

Posted on January 15, 2021 by mitchteemley

Enjoy this gallery of the weird, the witty, the oddly cool and the (sometimes) unexpectedly beautiful. Why? Just because. Although, when it comes to things we hadn’t expected to see, nothing will ever top 2020. Except for maybe 2021. (Click … Continue reading →

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The Day We Met

Posted on January 14, 2021 by mitchteemley

I had no idea the person I’d just met (39 years ago yesterday) would change my life forever, and almost entirely for good (the “almost” is purely subjective—those are the parts of each other we haven’t finished fixing yet). I’m … Continue reading →

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Peru: Rhythm of the Amazon

Posted on January 13, 2021 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Randall Collis of Global Sojourns Photography. Randall, a businessman and resident of Hong Kong, has expanded into freelance writing and photography. He travels internationally, capturing some of the most intriguing and exquisite images I’ve … Continue reading →

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My Real Memoir

Posted on January 12, 2021 by mitchteemley

Those who visit frequently may have noticed that I tend to post memoir entries at the start of each week. These used to be called “Memoir Mondays” because I like alliteration. But lately, for practical reasons (much to the vexation … Continue reading →

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