Tag Archives: courage

Be a Survivor, Not a Victim

Posted on August 28, 2025 by mitchteemley

Stress produces strength. Body builders know that muscles pushed to their limits respond by growing thicker and stronger. Likewise, studies show that people who experience trauma often develop a “survivor personality.” They cope better when facing trials. They’re more resilient, … Continue reading →

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July the 4th is Almost Here!

Posted on July 2, 2025 by mitchteemley

Preachers, teachers and group leaders: If you’re looking for a brief-but-powerful illustration about what patriotism means, especially for people of faith, my 2 1/2 minute video may just be it. In the film, four ordinary people remind us it means … Continue reading →

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The Day Freedom Was Saved

Posted on June 7, 2025 by mitchteemley

D-Day: It was the largest and riskiest invasion in human history. Courage worth commemorating, yes. But beyond that, if June 6, 1944 still has something to teach us–and I believe it does–it may be this: 1) That evil exists 2) … Continue reading →

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Courage Has Many Faces

Posted on May 26, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Today is Memorial Day in my country, a day when, like many other nations, we express our gratitude for those who’ve given their lives defending us. Traditionally, of course, this means those who died in battle. … Continue reading →

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How to Become a Daredevil

Posted on May 2, 2025 by mitchteemley

We may not all jump off buildings, or walk into fires, but we all face “devils.” For some that means talking to strangers, asking forgiveness, or just getting out of bed in the morning. As a writer, I hike up … Continue reading →

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Set Aside Your Fears and Walk!

Posted on March 16, 2025 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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God, Make Me Such a Fool

Posted on February 2, 2025 by mitchteemley

“He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.”  ~Jim Elliot Jim Elliot, Nate Saint, and half a dozen additional team members shared the vision of bringing God’s love to one of he … Continue reading →

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It Takes Courage to Be Meek!

Posted on November 24, 2024 by mitchteemley

I had these buttons printed up a few years back as a play on the common misunderstanding of the word meek as meaning “timid” or “afraid.” Actually, its true meaning is nearly the opposite. Webster’s Dictionary defines it as being … Continue reading →

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When Evil Is Disinvited

Posted on November 23, 2024 by mitchteemley

Source: displate.com The Wishing Map is a full-length fantasy that is being posted episodically at this site. To read the previous episode click here. To read it from the start, click here. With the help of her brother Zack and her friend B’frona, Gina has climbed atop … Continue reading →

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To Avoid an Unthinkable Future

Posted on November 16, 2024 by mitchteemley

Artist: M-Tau “There are times we must face the unbearable now in order to avoid an even more unthinkable future.” ~The Wishing Map φ

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