Tag Archives: America

Darkness Cannot Drive Out Darkness

Posted on January 19, 2026 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week: Darkness Cannot Drive Out Darkness “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 … Continue reading →

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“O Beautiful for Spacious Skies…”

Posted on July 4, 2025 by mitchteemley

Today, America celebrates its 249th official birthday. So it seemed like a good time to share some photos themed on that line from “America the Beautiful.” My wife and I took all but of few of these in the last … Continue reading →

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July the 4th is Almost Here!

Posted on July 2, 2025 by mitchteemley

Preachers, teachers and group leaders: If you’re looking for a brief-but-powerful illustration about what patriotism means, especially for people of faith, my 2 1/2 minute video may just be it. In the film, four ordinary people remind us it means … Continue reading →

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A Powerful 4th of July Message

Posted on June 25, 2025 by mitchteemley

Independence Day is Coming! Teacher, pastors, and drama groups: This Independence Day presentation of mine (in both monologue and ensemble versions) has been read and performed by churches and other organizations throughout the United States. Both versions are now available from … Continue reading →

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I Am Officially Announcing My Candidacy

Posted on October 2, 2024 by mitchteemley

My fellow Americans, I know this is rather last minute and unexpected, but as of today I am officially announcing my candidacy for NTP (Not-the-President) of the United States of America. After much deliberation, I have decided this is how I … Continue reading →

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The 32-Second Killing Spree

Posted on August 26, 2024 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Five years ago, a young man opened fire on a crowd of people in nearby Dayton, Ohio, where many of my friends live. Which is hardly even news. I mean, mass shootings happen every day in … Continue reading →

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Caption This Photo

Posted on February 15, 2024 by mitchteemley

Mount Tushmore? Mount Rushmore seen from the Canadian side? American voters during the upcoming elections? ∴ Now it’s your turn! All suggestions appreciated. I promise not to take you for granite (rim shot). ζ

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The Content of Our Character

Posted on January 15, 2024 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week The problem with quoting Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. lies not in finding meaningful words, but in knowing where to stop! Imagine if he’d lived beyond his brief thirty-nine years — oh, how we need his … Continue reading →

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My Declaration of Independence

Posted on July 4, 2023 by mitchteemley

My Real Memoir (See below for video) I loved fireworks as a kid. Loved watching things burn (no, I wasn’t a pyromaniac, just a boy–as if there was a difference). I loved dousing my old model planes in lighter fluid … Continue reading →

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Things I’ve Seen: Color and Light

Posted on February 8, 2023 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is photographer Jane Lurie, whose About page begins with the quote “Photography helps people to see.” Indeed, when she and her husband Bob left the eastern U.S. coast for the west, Jane brought along her … Continue reading →

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