Tag Archives: discipleship

There’s a Reason It’s Called Faith

Posted on August 10, 2025 by mitchteemley

I have my doubts about those who have no doubts there’s a reason it’s called faith, after all So, why do I believe? I believe because there’s Someone I trust more than I trust myself ∴

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Sharing the Redeeming Power of Love

Posted on July 9, 2025 by mitchteemley

Two Delightful Summer Stories! Preachers, teachers and drama groups: Are you looking for fun, family-oriented illustrations to set up talks on the redeeming power of love? If so, these may be just the thing! To learn more, or to order the … Continue reading →

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The Cross as a Way of Life

Posted on June 29, 2025 by mitchteemley

To die to self, to keep the old nature nailed to the cross. It’s such a battle, isn’t it? And yet, in the end it turns out to be not just any battle but the battle. If we win this … Continue reading →

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Learning How to Be the Tree

Posted on June 5, 2025 by mitchteemley

Note: The incident below occurred years ago when Cleveland’s reputation was at an all-time low. I’ve spent time there since, and thoroughly enjoyed it! Would this be the worst layover ever? I’d missed my connecting flight, and now I had … Continue reading →

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May Your Life Always Reflect That Light

Posted on May 25, 2025 by mitchteemley

May your life always reflect that light. ∴

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What We Will Be Has Not Yet Been Revealed

Posted on January 5, 2025 by mitchteemley

“Therefore if anyone is in Christ, they are a new creation. The old things have passed away; behold, the new has come into being.” ~2 Corinthians 5:17 “I have come that you may have life, and have it abundantly.” ~John … Continue reading →

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The Most Important Vote You’ll Ever Cast

Posted on November 3, 2024 by mitchteemley

The most important vote you’ll ever cast doesn’t happen at the polls. The religious leaders of Jesus’ day came to him hoping to trip him up (Mark 12:13-17). Tiberius Caesar, a brooding paranoid who regularly executed those who challenged him, … Continue reading →

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Ruffled Feathers and Unanswered Prayers

Posted on October 13, 2024 by mitchteemley

“God is in the discipleship business, not the insurance business.” But that doesn’t mean he ignores our prayers. Quite the opposite. For God, answering prayers is “an inside job.” Continue reading →

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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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Parable of the Sailboat

Posted on September 5, 2024 by mitchteemley

Most of my dreams are “mad libs,” the organized part of my mind attempting to construct a narrative out of disparate snippets. But some years back, during a major transition in my life, I had a dream that was clearly … Continue reading →

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