Monthly Archives: November 2024

At the Crossroads of Power and Conscience

Posted on November 4, 2024 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Politicians are, almost by definition, egocentric. This has nothing to do with party affiliation or agenda. Vision and strength of character are a rare combination — but not unheard of. The best we can hope for … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Vote You’ll Ever Cast

Posted on November 3, 2024 by mitchteemley

The most important vote you’ll ever cast doesn’t happen at the polls. The religious leaders of Jesus’ day came to him hoping to trip him up (Mark 12:13-17). Tiberius Caesar, a brooding paranoid who regularly executed those who challenged him, … Continue reading →

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It’s Daylight Shavings Time Again

Posted on November 2, 2024 by mitchteemley

Don’t forget to set your clocks back, and your hearts forward. Let’s save these shavings in a jar And let them out the coming spring That way we’ll know they can’t get far Complete control, yes, that’s the thing But … Continue reading →

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Love Is the Only Thing Worth Dying For

Posted on November 2, 2024 by mitchteemley

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 it from the start, click here. Aided by her brother Zack, Gina battles a shape-shifting monster. The creature began searching her mind again. … Continue reading →

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Well, WordPress Is at It Again!

Posted on November 1, 2024 by mitchteemley

What’s up, WordPress? Never a dull moment with the big WP. So, as of today, I’m randomly unable to respond to some people’s comments on my posts; but no problem, I can always  like and reply to them in the … Continue reading →

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