Tag Archives: Christian

Have You Ever Felt That Feeling?

Posted on October 27, 2021 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Jo of Josephine Wilkinson, Fantasy Author. Jo’s training in art, linguistics, sailing, and work with the handicapped, as well as her extensive experiences as a world traveler, all factor into the richness of her … Continue reading →

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“Jesus Wasn’t a Christian”

Posted on September 12, 2021 by mitchteemley

I hear that statement a lot these days. First, let’s clear something up: the term “Christian” originally denoted* “Christ-like.” And so, in the truest sense, Jesus not only was a Christian, but was the first and only perfect Christian who … Continue reading →

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My Feature Film Has Been Nominated for a Major Award!

Posted on June 12, 2021 by mitchteemley

Healing River, a movie I wrote and directed, has received nominations for three ICVM Crown Awards: Best Narrative Film, Best Actor, and Best Evangelistic Production! Now in their 48th year, the ICVM presentation (International Christian Visual Media) is the world’s … Continue reading →

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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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Faith?

Posted on August 17, 2017 by mitchteemley
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A Filmmaker’s Journal

Posted on March 7, 2017 by mitchteemley

My film Over-the-Rhine has just been nominated for Best Picture at the International Christian Film Festival! This is the largest faith-based movie event in the world, I believe, with ties to the legendary Cannes Film Festival in France (not to be confused with the … Continue reading →

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What Lies Ahead

Posted on January 8, 2017 by mitchteemley

“If you continue in my word, then you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” ~John 8:31-32

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Goodnight, Sweet Princess…

Posted on December 28, 2016 by mitchteemley

Nimble-witted, tempestuous, and almost too tender-hearted for her own good–that’s the Carrie Fisher I remember. Goodnight, sweet princess. Praying* for the girl I met long ago and for the woman she became. I wrote an indirect tribute to her a while back. If … Continue reading →

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