Monthly Archives: April 2023

Ugly?

Posted on April 30, 2023 by mitchteemley

“He’s not ugly.  You’re just looking with ugly eyes.” ~4 1/2 year old daughter of a friend May we learn to see with beautiful eyes. Today and always. “For God formed their inward parts, knitted them together in their mother’s … Continue reading →

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The Mysterious Objects

Posted on April 29, 2023 by mitchteemley

Source: CatherinetteRings The Wishing Map is a full-length fantasy that is being posted episodically at this site. To read the previous episode, click here. To read the entire novel, begin here. In an effort to send the mysterious objects in … Continue reading →

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Parenting Illustrated

Posted on April 28, 2023 by mitchteemley

Here it is, the ultimate illustrated guide on how to parent children of every age! I know, who am I kidding — nothing can prepare us for being parents. Although knowing that is a good start. Well, that and a whole … Continue reading →

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Tips for Writers: Write What You Know?

Posted on April 27, 2023 by mitchteemley

A successful writer friend once went tiradical on me when I mentioned the literary admonition, “Write what you know.” “I hate that!” she shouted. “Why?” “It restricts you! What if you want to write about something you’ve never experienced?” Interestingly, … Continue reading →

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How to Greet People in Different Countries

Posted on April 26, 2023 by mitchteemley

Originally posted on SUITCASE Travel Blog:
Traveling is a fascinating way to discover cultures, traditions, folklore, and customs from around the world. ? Lots of incredible things we have learned during our trips and this valuable experience has become even…

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Boys Just Wanna Have Fun

Posted on April 25, 2023 by mitchteemley

My Real Memoir Absolutely Devoted to Happy Diversions. That was pretty much my credo at age 16. Just as my OCD had emerged in my pre-teen no-stepping-on-cracks years, my ADHD emerged full-blown during my sophomore year in high school. The … Continue reading →

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Hardness of Heart

Posted on April 24, 2023 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Do you suffer from Hardness of Heart?* Millions do. In fact, HOH is the world’s number one preventable cause of spiritual death. Progressive symptoms include but are not limited to: dull ears and dim eyes (Isaiah … Continue reading →

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Helping Others Worship God With Their Whole Being

Posted on April 23, 2023 by mitchteemley

I previously served as Director of Worship at a large church, and this was my manifesto: We’re called to love our Creator with “all our hearts and souls and might” (Deuteronomy 6:5), in other words with our whole being. We … Continue reading →

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Toy Box of Terror

Posted on April 22, 2023 by mitchteemley

Artwork by Dhanasekar Ajay The Wishing Map is a full-length fantasy that is being posted episodically at this site. To read the previous episode, click here. To read the entire novel, begin here. Zack and Gina had returned home via … Continue reading →

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Fake It Till You Make It (or Wind Up in a Meme)

Posted on April 21, 2023 by mitchteemley

Faking it is how we learn. Unless we never do. And then? Well, we end up in a meme. Enjoy this gallery of clever, cute, or in some cases just plain weird fake-outs. Have a great weekend — and no … Continue reading →

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