Tag Archives: commitment

The Day We Met

Posted on January 14, 2021 by mitchteemley

I had no idea the person I’d just met (39 years ago yesterday) would change my life forever, and almost entirely for good (the “almost” is purely subjective—those are the parts of each other we haven’t finished fixing yet). I’m … Continue reading →

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Set Aside Your Fears and Walk!

Posted on September 8, 2019 by mitchteemley

Moonrise over the Sea of Galilee, the same body of water upon which Jesus called Peter to do the impossible, to set aside his fears and walk.

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Engaged!

Posted on March 18, 2019 by mitchteemley

Engaged  [inˈɡājd, enˈɡājd] Definition: A state of being firmly and continuously connected.  E.g. “A car cannot move until its gears are engaged; when they are disengaged, it ceases to move forward.” My wife and I got engaged 34 years ago today. … Continue reading →

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But Did He Love Me?

Posted on February 14, 2019 by mitchteemley

I chose to write this true story about a favorite relative in first person in order to retain the impact it had on me. I was never sure if he loved me. I mean right off, Burt liked my sister. … Continue reading →

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Mixed Blessings

Posted on February 4, 2019 by mitchteemley

36 years ago I met someone who was, well, not the girl of my dreams (that would be someone who thought I was perfect), but who would challenge nearly everything I did. And the rest is history–or should I say … Continue reading →

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Something Wonderfully Wrong

Posted on September 15, 2018 by mitchteemley

Today is our 33rd anniversary, and I’m reblogging this post from two years back. Why? Because I’m hurrying to get ready for my date with this amazing woman I met when…     Oh, just read the post.

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Our Bodies Our Own–Or God’s?

Posted on January 25, 2018 by mitchteemley

IS CASUAL SEX A “RIGGED GAME?” I’m reblogging this vital article by Nancy E. Head because it needs to be read!

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The “I Love You” Game

Posted on November 10, 2017 by mitchteemley

I have a friend who’s unhappy in his marriage and is thinking of leaving. This is the conversation I hope to have with him. “What should I do?” he asks, not really wanting to hear the answer. “Put it to … Continue reading →

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Faith?

Posted on August 17, 2017 by mitchteemley
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You Are Not Alone

Posted on May 28, 2017 by mitchteemley

Moonrise over the Sea of Galilee, the same body of water upon which Jesus called Peter to do the impossible, to set aside his fears and walk.

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