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The Winter of Our Discontent

Posted on March 19, 2026 by mitchteemley

The view from my office window I Spend a Lot of Time… …admiring the view from my window, while accomplishing very little. I did capture this lovely image, however–and a rather unlovely metaphor to go with it: I’ve spent too … Continue reading →

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True Success

Posted on July 7, 2024 by mitchteemley

“May you be so successful that people attribute all kinds of things to you that you never actually said!” ~Albert Einstein But seriously… Remember that true success is living out the purpose for which you were made. “For many are … Continue reading →

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Harvest Time

Posted on October 9, 2022 by mitchteemley

“Out of a hundred people, one will read the Bible, and the other ninety-nine will read the Christian.” ~Dwight L. Moody Be what you believe. ∴

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Two Years of Writing Tips!

Posted on June 8, 2022 by mitchteemley

I’m up to my proverbial eyeballs in projects once again – the chiefest of which is my daughter’s wedding (which I’m officiating, btw)! Hence, I’ll be on hiatus for a week or so. Therefore, this is the perfect time for … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Superpower?

Posted on December 3, 2020 by mitchteemley

The term “superpower” often gets used tongue-in-cheek. I sometimes refer to my ability to burp-on-demand (despite frequent requests that I not use it) as a superpower. But real superpowers exist. Seriously. I met with my mentee, a big-hearted young man … Continue reading →

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Stay the Course!

Posted on November 9, 2020 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Don’t lose sight of your true purpose. Purpose always transcends circumstances. Yes, adjustments and even detours will need to be made along the way, but they too can be a part of fulfilling your purpose. If … Continue reading →

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Activating God’s Promise

Posted on September 22, 2020 by mitchteemley

My first feature film as a writer-director, Healing River, in production. “This is what the LORD God says, ‘In returning and rest shall you be saved; in quietness and confidence shall be your strength.’ But you would not.” ~Isaiah 30:15 … Continue reading →

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The Power of Story

Posted on August 8, 2019 by mitchteemley

“Tell ‘em there’s power in Story,” the old gnome whispered. “Power ter heal and power ter hurt. Tell ‘em ter use their stories ter heal.” ~from The Wishing Map The above quote is the tagline for my life and the … Continue reading →

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Be Who You’re Called to Be

Posted on December 3, 2018 by mitchteemley

I once dated a struggling British actress. We talked about how hard it was to make it in the movie biz. She mentioned meeting a 35 year old actor who’d wrapped work on a “kid’s movie” at London’s Elstree Studios. … Continue reading →

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Kindle the Flame

Posted on November 25, 2018 by mitchteemley

“If my life is fruitless, it doesn’t matter who praises me, and if my life is fruitful, it doesn’t matter who criticizes me.” ~John Bunyan

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