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But What Is True Freedom?

Posted on July 5, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Mitch Teemley Yesterday Was Independence Day in My Country… …and I’m proud of the freedoms its founders proclaimed. But what is true freedom? I’m under no delusion that any country, culture or class can grant me the kind … Continue reading →

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It’s Thanksgiving – Who Do You Thank?

Posted on November 27, 2025 by mitchteemley

It’s Thanksgiving – who do you thank? When I first heard the song “All Good Gifts” in the old ragamuffin movie version of Godspell, I got choked up. But I didn’t understand why. And even though I doubted God’s existence, I … Continue reading →

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There’s No Such Thing as Nothing

Posted on October 13, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week The word nothing doesn’t mean “non-existence.” It only means the absence of a specific or expected condition. For example, a buyer might ask a property owner whether there is “anything” on a particular parcel of land. But … Continue reading →

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Learning How to Trust God

Posted on August 31, 2025 by mitchteemley

‘Serena et Eterna’ photo by Zu Sanchez We live in an uncertain era. In times like this I’m tempted to shout, “Why, Lord?” But then I think of our little cat Misha’s reaction after we’d give her yet another dreaded … Continue reading →

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Behold, What Manner of Love

Posted on March 2, 2025 by mitchteemley

I considered my smallness, and said, “Lord, I am nothing. Who am I that You should even notice me?” And a still, small voice answered, “You are the one who asks the question. And that is not nothing.  It is … Continue reading →

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How I Discovered the Real Me

Posted on February 9, 2025 by mitchteemley

I prayed before sunrise this morning, confessing my failings, admitting my fears, seeking to better know my God. Later on, at the bathroom mirror, I was startled to see the face of an adult staring back at me. Why? Because … Continue reading →

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From Here to Eternity

Posted on November 10, 2024 by mitchteemley

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God Is Not “Safe”

Posted on October 20, 2024 by mitchteemley

How do you know if your god is false? Short answer: If they are only there when you want them to be, and consistently perform as you expect them to, you’re probably worshipping a god of your own invention. In … Continue reading →

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This is Outrageous!

Posted on September 1, 2024 by mitchteemley

Unless It’s True I don’t know who created the above meme, but I love its irreverent reverence. I mean, I’ve been called a liar from time to time, and never once did it mean, “You’re totally deluded, but you’re still … Continue reading →

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True Success

Posted on July 7, 2024 by mitchteemley

“May you be so successful that people attribute all kinds of things to you that you never actually said!” ~Albert Einstein But seriously… Remember that true success is living out the purpose for which you were made. “For many are … Continue reading →

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