Tag Archives: encouragment

Thank God for Trials?

Posted on May 6, 2024 by mitchteemley

“Consider it all joy when you fall into various trials, because the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may become mature and complete, not lacking in anything.” ~James 1:2-4 Thought for … Continue reading →

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How to Keep a Life Journal

Posted on March 27, 2024 by mitchteemley

Two days ago in Why You Should Keep a Life Journal I argued that journaling offers both immediate and future benefits. Here are seven suggestions on how to attain those benefits: Set aside a regular time, but only write when you … Continue reading →

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Don’t Judge – Encourage!

Posted on March 27, 2023 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week “If you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid.” ~Unknown (sometimes attributed to Albert Einstein) “Tragedy is that our attention centers on what people … Continue reading →

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Share Your Story

Posted on March 14, 2021 by mitchteemley

Has Jesus changed your life? That’s the story He calls you to tell. You don’t have to know the Bible inside and out (although knowing it, really knowing it, will transform you), but you do need to tell your story. … Continue reading →

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