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A Christmas Experience They’ll Never Forget!

Posted on October 15, 2026 by mitchteemley

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Welcome to Church!

Posted on October 1, 2026 by mitchteemley

A Hilarious Message for Visitors and Churchgoers Alike Dear pastors, teachers, and church drama groups: When I first set foot inside a church, I wasn’t sure what I believed, or how to behave. Would I have the wrong views? The … Continue reading →

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My Life as a Not-Really

Posted on September 15, 2026 by mitchteemley

Ben Hur (1957), Spartacus (1960), YMCA logo, Boy’s Camp My Real Memoir: My Life as a Not-Really We weren’t “Nones,” to use the modern term for people who claim no religious affiliation. We were “Not Reallys.” For my parents’ generation, … Continue reading →

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I Always Knew You Loved Me, Mom

Posted on May 7, 2026 by mitchteemley

I made the above Mother’s Day video a few years back. I’ve posted it here so you can share it with others, if you wish. To show it at a church or other public gathering, click here. Mom was twenty … Continue reading →

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New Year, New Opportunities to Love

Posted on January 15, 2026 by mitchteemley

New Year, New Opportunities to Love Dear preachers, teachers and group leaders: A new year means new opportunities to love others. Not just for you, but for everyone in your congregation, classroom, or group. If you’re looking for a great … Continue reading →

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Halloween Is Almost Here!

Posted on October 30, 2025 by mitchteemley
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A Christmas Experience They’ll Never Forget!

Posted on October 9, 2025 by mitchteemley

Dear pastors and event coordinators, these two full-length family-oriented Christmas programs have been a great success at churches all over North America! In each, the audience journeys to four different stations where brief Christmas dramas are performed, then gathers for … Continue reading →

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Welcome to Church: No Luggage Required

Posted on September 3, 2025 by mitchteemley

A Hilarious Message for Visitors and Churchgoers Alike Dear pastors, teachers, and church drama groups: When I first set foot inside a church, I wasn’t sure what I believed, or how to behave. Would I have the wrong views? The … Continue reading →

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Back to Work, Back to School!

Posted on August 13, 2025 by mitchteemley

Two Hilarious Sermon Illustrations Pastors, teachers, and church drama groups: Vacation time is ending, and school and work schedules are resuming. These two comedy scenes about letting your light shine and being the real you among your peers are now … Continue reading →

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The “Doing Church at Home” Era

Posted on July 12, 2025 by mitchteemley

We had no choice. Back in the ‘90s, our then-toddler daughter kept catching colds at church. This was no surprise. After all, kids are viral airports, where infections land and take off with great regularity. In fact, quite a few … Continue reading →

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