Tag Archives: Bible

Welcome to Church: No Luggage Required

Posted on May 7, 2018 by mitchteemley

(See video below) I first set foot inside a church (on purpose) on Easter Sunday 42 years ago. I was full of uncertainty. About what I believed. About whether I really wanted to be there. And about how to behave (as I … Continue reading →

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The Christian Mind: Irrational

Posted on April 10, 2018 by mitchteemley

My FEATURED BLOGGER this week is D. Patrick Collins, a creative and articulate writer who’s current series on apologetics (arguing the rationality of biblical truths), “The Christian Mind,” provides terrific food for thought–and maybe even prayer. ~Blessings till it hurts, … Continue reading →

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Free Will!

Posted on December 15, 2017 by mitchteemley

“The fault, dear Brutus, is not in our stars, but in ourselves.” ~William Shakespeare Are we free? Or is the ability to choose an illusion? Why is our understanding of this subject so dim? It seems clear that we are … Continue reading →

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Holy Bible, Batman!

Posted on May 15, 2017 by mitchteemley

Holy Bible! the classic Mitch & Allen comedy routine, which spoofs the even classic-ier 1960s TV series Batman, has just been published in script form by my online publisher Skit Guys. This was one of the most popular Mitch & Allen sketches back … Continue reading →

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Only One Life

Posted on April 18, 2017 by mitchteemley

I avoid “Christianese” like the plague. I can speak it fluently, but it’s not my native language. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a bonafide Jesus freak. It’s just that those who speak code seldom reach anyone but themselves. Think of … Continue reading →

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A New Foundation for Your Life

Posted on March 1, 2016 by mitchteemley

“If you remain in my word…you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”

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Life with a Purpose

Posted on September 28, 2015 by mitchteemley

Connecting With God, Part 8 (To read Part 1, click here) Purpose. No amount of Freudian psychoanalysis can explain away the need for it. Unless we succeed in drowning it out, all of our lives we will hear that still, small voice calling us … Continue reading →

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A New Foundation for Your Life

Posted on July 17, 2015 by mitchteemley

Connecting With God, Part 7 (To read Part 1, click here) I wrote previously about rebuilding the “house” of my spiritual life by memorizing, meditating upon, and praying Scripture. It is my hope that this example will inspire you to … Continue reading →

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How Memorization Revolutionized My Life

Posted on April 14, 2015 by mitchteemley

Connecting With God, Part 5 (To read Part 1, click here) I’ve been acting ever since the 6th Grade Talent Show. So you’d think I’d be pretty good at memorization. Nope. Memorization was always the thorn in my theatrical side, … Continue reading →

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Everything I Need to Know I Could Have Learned in Sunday School (But Didn’t)

Posted on March 23, 2015 by mitchteemley

Connecting With God, Part 4 (To read Part 1, click here) If I’d gone to Sunday School, I’d probably have memorized Bible verses. But I didn’t. Heck, I’d only been to church twice: The first time, I slept over at my cousins’ … Continue reading →

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