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Following Jesus is Dangerous

Posted on September 29, 2024 by mitchteemley

When asked, “Are you Jesus of Nazareth?” Jesus, “knowing all that was coming,” replied, “I am.” But when asked a short time later, “Are you his disciple?” the Apostle Peter, fearful of all that was coming, replied, “No, I’m not!” (John 18:4-5; 17). Despite … Continue reading →

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The Purpose of the Cross

Posted on July 16, 2023 by mitchteemley

The cross isn’t a means of forgiveness. It’s proof of it. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only son, that everyone who believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” ~John 3:16 … Continue reading →

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Confessions of the Apostle Peter

Posted on April 3, 2023 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Yesterday, I wrote about my six monologues The Simon-Peter Chronicles, which are regularly performed at churches throughout North America and in other countries, particularly at Easter. Here is an abbreviated version of Peter’s final three “journal … Continue reading →

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Only One Death

Posted on October 3, 2021 by mitchteemley

Only one death–not an act of hate, but of love–ever brought anyone else back to life. †

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Life in Death

Posted on December 6, 2020 by mitchteemley

“And now brothers, I will ask you a terrible question, and God knows I ask it also of myself. Is the truth beyond all truths, beyond the stars, just this: that to live without him is the real death, that … Continue reading →

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Risen

Posted on April 21, 2019 by mitchteemley

He is Risen! He is Risen in Me. “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the son … Continue reading →

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What’s Wrong With This Picture?

Posted on April 19, 2019 by mitchteemley

Q. What’s wrong with this picture? A. It should have been you (and me). “For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.” ~Romans 3:23 “But God proves His love for us in this: that while we … Continue reading →

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