Tag Archives: Bible

Why Did Jesus Have to Die?

Posted on April 14, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week “Jesus died to save people from a blood-thirsty God!” That, says my friend Mac, an influential atheist “evangelist,” is the message of Christianity. “Then, in our place,” he goes on, “God sadistically tortured his own Son … Continue reading →

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Palm Sunday, A Failed Celebration

Posted on April 13, 2025 by mitchteemley

“Blessed is He who comes in the name of the LORD.” ~Psalm 118:26 On Palm Sunday people celebrated who they wanted Jesus to be. The following week they tried to silence forever who He was. Thank God they failed. ~AΩ~

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Here’s a Movie Scene I’d Like to See

Posted on December 29, 2024 by mitchteemley

Source: peakpx.com Night on a raging sea. Before us, weathering the storm, is Noah’s Ark. Inside, timbers creak. Noah’s family huddles by lantern light. One of Noah’s three sons has just finished playing the harmonica. There is a pause. Then … Continue reading →

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Self-Centeredness vs. Grace

Posted on October 9, 2024 by mitchteemley

Two Hilarious Sermon Illustrations Pastors, teachers, and church drama groups: Each of these funny, easy-to-do scenes offers surprising insights. And both are now available from my script publisher SkitGuys.com! Click on titles to preview or download scripts Epic Tale (monologue) – In the … Continue reading →

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Sin Is No Laughing Matter

Posted on July 31, 2024 by mitchteemley

Well, OK, it kind of is – but only when it’s exposed for how foolish it is! Pastors, teachers, and church drama groups: These two scenes of mine about sin and repentence have been performed throughout North America. Both are … Continue reading →

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I Hate to Brag

Posted on July 21, 2024 by mitchteemley

So…I hate to brag, but I’m on a first-name basis with the world’s best-selling author. I could introduce you to Him, if you like. ~AΩ~

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Willpower vs. Wordpower

Posted on July 8, 2024 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Willpower! It’s the key to rebooting our lives, to making all of our bad habits go away and all of our dreams come true. Right? And for people of faith, it’s the key to stopping “that … Continue reading →

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Two Delightful Summer Stories

Posted on June 20, 2024 by mitchteemley

It’s Family Time! Pastors, teachers, and drama groups: These two scenes of mine, one modern, and one based on an ancient tale, have been performed throughout North America! Both are now available from my script publisher SkitGuys.com for you to read or perform! … Continue reading →

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World Kindness Day

Posted on November 16, 2022 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Todd of Driving Toward the Morning Sun. I know little about Todd, except that I like his writing, his thinking–and his heart. And I suspect you will too!

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Ten Ways Small Groups Can Save You

Posted on September 21, 2022 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Colleen Scheid. Full disclosure: Colleen is a long-time personal friend; we live just minutes away from each other and have been members of the same writers group for years. But featuring her here is … Continue reading →

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