Tag Archives: evangelism

The Reason for Your Hope

Posted on July 18, 2021 by mitchteemley

Photo by Lina Trochez “Treat people as if they were what they ought to be, and you help them become what they are capable of being.” ~Johann Wolfgang von Goethe ≅

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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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My Rock

Posted on August 2, 2020 by mitchteemley

“When you’re drowning and someone reaches down from a rock and says, ‘Grab my hand!” you do it! That’s when it’s all right to use someone, Alec. Because that’s how they got there That’s how I did. That’s how my … Continue reading →

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Be the Tree!

Posted on March 16, 2020 by mitchteemley

The incident below occurred years ago when Cleveland’s rep was at an all-time low. More recently, my wife and I spent a wonderful weekend there, strolling the art deco boulevards, eating great meals, and exploring the inimitable Rock & Roll … Continue reading →

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Christmas Forever!

Posted on December 26, 2019 by mitchteemley

Most westerners think of the Christmas season as the period between late November and December 25th. But technically that was Advent. The season of Christmas begins on December 25th. Does it matter? Yes. The reason is in the words themselves: … Continue reading →

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Jesus Go!

Posted on June 21, 2019 by mitchteemley

A few years back Pokémon GO became the most popular game app of all time. It still is, actually, although it doesn’t get as much publicity now. The premise of the first game to popularize augmented reality (AR), was simple … Continue reading →

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Change a Life

Posted on November 4, 2018 by mitchteemley

Dear Fellow Believer, Just a reminder that Jesus never called us to “witness” to others. He called us to be his witnesses.* And not just on Sundays, but day and night 365 days a year. It’s who we are that … Continue reading →

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Cubicles

Posted on August 18, 2017 by mitchteemley

The best way to reach the whole world, Mother Teresa says, is to “start with the person nearest you.” And the best way to start is to find out who they are. Chris, a zealously imperfect young Jesus-follower, watches 12:00 … Continue reading →

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Jesus GO!

Posted on August 22, 2016 by mitchteemley

Pokémon GO is the most popular game app of all time! But could it be that Jesus came up with the idea first? Gracefully graying Mike is in his front yard shushing through fallen leaves when his bright red rake … Continue reading →

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