Tag Archives: Easter

Plot Spoiler

Posted on March 31, 2018 by mitchteemley

I confess: I skipped ahead and read the last chapter.

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The Confessions of Peter, Part Two

Posted on March 30, 2018 by mitchteemley

In The Confessions of Peter, Part One, Peter talked about meeting Jesus. Now he confronts his own darkness. The Rock “Jesus sent us out in twos, to preach and do miracles in his name. Did we believe it? We hoped. When … Continue reading →

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The Confessions of Peter, Part One

Posted on March 30, 2018 by mitchteemley

I’d always identified more with the Apostle Paul. But Peter? A mouthy fisherman with a yellow streak. But then I was asked to dramatize the Peter story for a movie project, and was astonished at what I discovered: more than … Continue reading →

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Sunday is Coming!

Posted on March 29, 2018 by mitchteemley

Am I jumping the gun, celebrating too early? Maybe. But like the little guy in the photo, I can’t wait. Because I know Sunday is coming! And after that? Nothing will ever be the same.

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A Worship Manifesto

Posted on March 26, 2018 by mitchteemley

I previously served as Director of Worship at a large church. Near the end of my first year I presented this Manifesto to my team. Easter Week seems like a good time to pass it along to others, especially anyone … Continue reading →

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Easter Bunny Burnout

Posted on March 24, 2018 by mitchteemley

“Sheesh, the last week of Easter prep is the worst! There’s the Egg Orders to get in, the Delivery Route to plan. Can’t sleep, gotta finish the Kid List before…before…zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz…” It’s tough being a mythical holiday icon.

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No Room for Death

Posted on April 16, 2017 by mitchteemley

              “Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won’t stay there.”                ~Clarence W. Hall “A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom … Continue reading →

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Death Loses

Posted on April 13, 2017 by mitchteemley

We are born in the shadow of death. No one gets out of here alive. But 2,000 years ago, Jesus signed death’s death warrant. On the night before his crucifixion he taught his disciples to live in the light of this new … Continue reading →

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