Tag Archives: Christianity

Was Mary a Virgin?

Posted on December 12, 2023 by mitchteemley

My Real Memoir My first semester of college was ending and Winter Break was looming like mistletoe. So my Folklore and Mythology teacher Dr. Glickman, to whom Christianity was the biggest myth of all, decided to treat us to a … Continue reading →

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A Change Is Gonna Come

Posted on October 24, 2023 by mitchteemley

My Real Memoir I’d lived in a blissful bubble most of my life, first as a dreamy, self-absorbed only-child, and then as “the clever kid” in elementary school and as “the talented guy” in high school, and finally, with my … Continue reading →

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The Parable of the Good Mormon

Posted on August 27, 2023 by mitchteemley

Part One Note: I’m not a Mormon, nor am I a fan of Mormon teachings (although I know and love quite a few Mormons). But that’s not what this post is about. Read on… Some years back, my comedy act … Continue reading →

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Everythingism

Posted on June 14, 2021 by mitchteemley

Photo by Shashank Sahay (unsplash.com) Thought for the Week Many people say that all religions are equally valid, and that it’s unfair or that it’s infringing on other people’s rights to say otherwise. When did everythingism replace tolerance? The U.S. … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong with Our World?

Posted on May 17, 2021 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week “It will never be known what acts of cowardice have been motivated by the fear of not looking sufficiently progressive.” ~Charles Péguy I don’t know of any nation or society that’s ever been universally improved by … Continue reading →

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What Is Christian Nationalism?

Posted on January 27, 2021 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Laura of Enough Light. Dallas Theological Seminary graduate and preacher/teacher Laura lives with her husband Bob and several beloved non-human family members. As a passionate supporter of authentic Christianity, she’s not afraid to throw … Continue reading →

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The Parable of the Donuts

Posted on September 2, 2020 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Precious John-Adeyemi of the blog site Good and Loved. Precious is a Nigerian law student whose studies can get in the way of consistently posting, but who keeps at it due to a love … Continue reading →

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Grace 101

Posted on August 27, 2019 by mitchteemley

Classes have resumed at schools and universities, or will soon; one of our daughters started her junior year in college this week. Which put me in mind of a blog I once posted about a religion professor demanding an “impossible” … Continue reading →

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Is Your Christianity a Sham?

Posted on May 8, 2019 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Anthony Baker of The Recovering Legalist. The title comes from Anthony’s frequent focus on legalism vs. authentic faith, but he writes on a passel of other real life topics, as well. Despite his disclaimer–“I’m … Continue reading →

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Count the Cost

Posted on January 27, 2019 by mitchteemley

“Count the cost… Those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples.” ~Luke 14:28, 33 “(But) if you continue in my word, then you are truly my disciples. And you will know the truth, … Continue reading →

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