Tag Archives: atheism

Far from Home

Posted on August 4, 2017 by mitchteemley

I was an atheist, and insufferably superior about it. I considered myself more rational, more evolved than my naïve religious friends. But there was one thing I couldn’t explain: The Wallaces. The Wallaces were the unofficial den parents of our … Continue reading →

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A Tale of Two Jacks

Posted on November 23, 2016 by mitchteemley

Two Jacks died on November 22, 1963. The assassination of the first, John F. (“Jack”) Kennedy, the 35th president of the United States, made international headlines, and still frequently does. The death of the other, C. S. (“Jack”) Lewis, an … Continue reading →

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Was Mary a Virgin?

Posted on December 14, 2015 by mitchteemley

My first semester of college I took a lecture hall class called Folklore and Mythology from Dr. Glickman, a rock star educator if there ever was one. At the start of each session, 350 students would hush as Dr. G … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 5, 2015 by mitchteemley

“By the time I reached high school, I’d decided God didn’t exist. I became the go-to guy for counter-arguments against Jesus people. My spiritual hunger hadn’t actually gone away; I was just experimenting with a diet of self-worship. Hey, at … Continue reading →

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God, Are You There?

Posted on March 3, 2015 by mitchteemley

Connecting With God, Part 2 (To read Part 1, click here) At any given time, each of us is either moving toward or away from our Creator. The trajectory of my life now—my passion, my purpose—is toward God. But my … Continue reading →

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Remembering the Other “Jack”

Posted on October 3, 2014 by mitchteemley

For those who enjoyed “Why I Believe: C.S. Lewis and Me,” Parts One, Two, and Three, here’s a well written article on C.S. “Jack” Lewis by my brother blogger Bill. Be ye blest!

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Why I Believe: C.S. Lewis and Me – Part One

Posted on September 2, 2014 by mitchteemley

The truth that compelled me to journey from atheism to faith also had a profound impact on my spiritual mentor C.S. Lewis.  Here, in three parts, is my story. Few have brought so much baggage along on their journey of … Continue reading →

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