Tag Archives: Father’s Day

The Best Gifts for Father’s Day

Posted on June 15, 2025 by mitchteemley

Early in the book version of Peter Pan, Wendy’s father is jealous of the family’s beloved dog Nana. He plays a mean-spirited prank on her. And then when the children are dismayed, he complains bitterly, “Much good it is my … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Will Be Here Soon!

Posted on June 11, 2025 by mitchteemley

My Father’s Apple Trees Preachers, teachers and group leaders: If you’re looking for an illustration to kick off your Father’s Day talk, this whimsical three-minute video may be just the thing! It’s available from my short film distributor Sermon Central. … Continue reading →

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Two Touching Father’s Day Monologues

Posted on May 28, 2025 by mitchteemley

Father’s Day is Coming! Pastors, teachers, and drama groups: These two Father’s Day monologues of mine have been performed throughout North America, as well as other countries. And both are now available from my script publisher SkitGuys.com for you to … Continue reading →

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Do You Love Me, Dad?

Posted on June 19, 2023 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week So, I finally figured out my dad loved me. (Why are guys’ relationship with their dads so complicated?)  It wasn’t when I wanted to find out, twenty years after my dad died. But better late than … Continue reading →

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Love Is Like That

Posted on June 18, 2023 by mitchteemley

Both of my kids were unexpected gifts. Nevertheless, when my first child arrived I fell instantly in love with her. So much so that I was afraid I could never love another child as much. I needn’t have worried. When … Continue reading →

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Fierce Love

Posted on June 20, 2022 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week I’m not a violent person. In fact, when I was studying method acting in college—the tap-into-your-feelings approach made famous by Marlon Brando and Robert De Niro—I had difficulty inhabiting a particularly violent role because I’d never … Continue reading →

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Fatherhood and Beyond

Posted on June 19, 2022 by mitchteemley

Photo by Josh Willink Today is Father’s Day in the U.S. A day when I remember how imperfect my father was, and yet how good a father he was. Just as I know my children can say the former of … Continue reading →

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On Being a Real-Life Dad

Posted on June 20, 2021 by mitchteemley

I confess, I’m cheating a little, since I’ve posted this short dad video before, along with some thoughts on my own dad. But, hey, I’m also a dad, and I’m busy being celebrated today. So just a brief meditation here, … Continue reading →

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I Turned Out Like You After All, Dad

Posted on June 15, 2021 by mitchteemley

Suggestion: Read post below before watching video! My Real Memoir Even when he wasn’t there, Dad was there. He was an invisible presence, like gravity, that kept us from flying off into space. Mom celebrated me just as I was. … Continue reading →

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Perfect Love

Posted on June 16, 2019 by mitchteemley

“And he will restore the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers.” ~From Malachi 4:6 (the final verse of the Old Testament) Happy Father’s Day!

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