Tag Archives: evil

The Wishing Map 131

Posted on September 12, 2018 by mitchteemley

In the end, evil turns out to be transitory, even illusory. It cannot remain where it is not invited.

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The Wishing Map 123

Posted on July 11, 2018 by mitchteemley

Evil does not create. Its aim is to distort, to make a mockery of what has already been created.

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Desensitized?

Posted on May 26, 2018 by mitchteemley

“Only ten?” A week ago, ten people, mostly teenagers, were murdered at a high school in southeastern Texas, and as many more were injured. And no one was surprised. In fact, many thought, “Only ten?” I confess, I did. What’s … Continue reading →

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What You Are

Posted on November 19, 2017 by mitchteemley

“But you, dear children, belong to God, and have already overcome the world, for the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” ~1 John 4:4

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Saturday the 14th

Posted on October 14, 2017 by mitchteemley

Saturday the 14th – Half-Off Sale – All Evil Must Go! “We are each our own devil, and we make this world our hell.” ~Oscar Wilde “Evil is not something superhuman, it’s something less than human.” ~Agatha Christie “We all … Continue reading →

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Happy Friday the 13th!

Posted on October 13, 2017 by mitchteemley

Do You Suffer from friggatriskaidekaphobia? Say what? Friggatriskaidekaphobia, “Fear of Friday the 13th,” comes from: Frigga = Friday – from the Old English “Frige’s Day,” named for the Norse goddess Frigg, Thor’s mother (kind of—Odin has some ‘splaining to do) … Continue reading →

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The Face of Evil

Posted on April 10, 2017 by mitchteemley

Egyptian Christians murdered in their churches on Palm Sunday. And ISIS claims the “credit.” Is evil ever uglier than when it acts in the name of God? The Islamic State labels Christianity a “western” religion. Yet Christians have lived in … Continue reading →

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Take a Stand

Posted on January 30, 2017 by mitchteemley

I’m short on time this morning, but long on thought. My gut reaction to the current tumult in the world and in my country is to call for dialogue, for peace, for efforts to understand one another’s views. And I … Continue reading →

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Popular Idea, Unpopular Word

Posted on January 19, 2017 by mitchteemley

“There is a charm about the forbidden that makes it unspeakably desirable.” ~Mark Twain “He tried to name which of the deadly seven might apply, and when he failed he decided to append an eighth, regret.” ~Charles Frazier               (Sinner) “They … Continue reading →

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To Judge or “Judge Not”

Posted on January 16, 2017 by mitchteemley

Part One of Two It was 7:00 p.m. on a Halloween night. Amidst a flurry 6 year old Frozen princesses and 13 year old Walking Dead, our perpetually late letter carrier showed up. My first thought was to drop a … Continue reading →

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