Tag Archives: future

Only the Beginning

Posted on March 21, 2021 by mitchteemley

“And this is the will of him who sent me, that I shall lose none of all those he has given me, but shall raise them up at the last day. For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks … Continue reading →

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The Future of the Human Race–2021 Edition

Posted on January 7, 2021 by mitchteemley

Life as we know it is nearly over. Seriously. Not because of the in-progress worldwide pandemic or political upheaval, but because of what’s been happening in labs and human culture for the last several decades. I first published this prognosis … Continue reading →

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Who Will You Be in 2021?

Posted on December 28, 2020 by mitchteemley

‘Future’ by Ahmed Carter (unsplash.com) Thought for the Week You who are on the road Must have a code that you can live by And so become yourself Because the past is just a goodbye ~“Teach Your Children” (Graham Nash) … Continue reading →

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What’s Your Superpower?

Posted on December 3, 2020 by mitchteemley

The term “superpower” often gets used tongue-in-cheek. I sometimes refer to my ability to burp-on-demand (despite frequent requests that I not use it) as a superpower. But real superpowers exist. Seriously. I met with my mentee, a big-hearted young man … Continue reading →

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The Present Light

Posted on October 19, 2020 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Brooding about our past and worrying about our future is the most efficient way to poison our present. So instead let us “Encourage each other every day, while it is still called today.” ~Hebrews 3:13

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Is This Our Future?

Posted on September 3, 2020 by mitchteemley

Let’s prove them wrong! “Communication is merely an exchange of information, but connection is an exchange of our humanity.” ~Sean Stephenson “Carve your name on hearts and not on marble.” ~Charles Spurgeon “Happiness is only real when it’s shared.” ~Chris … Continue reading →

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Back to School – Ready or Not

Posted on August 4, 2020 by mitchteemley

Some schools resume as early as next week in the U.S. Others will open in the coming weeks, some later still. Some, in theses uncertain times, have postponed starting, or decided to launch their fall terms online. The only thing … Continue reading →

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To Boldly Go

Posted on March 12, 2020 by mitchteemley

Is there a connection between aliens and the coronavirus? No, this isn’t some cheesy tabloid revelation about the coronavirus being planted by aliens. So lower that eyebrow, please, and allow me to unpack that opening question: Why do we see … Continue reading →

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“Never Forget!” But Why?

Posted on September 12, 2019 by mitchteemley

“If stories weren’t told or books weren’t written, man would live like the beasts, only for the day. The whole world, all human life, is one long story.” ~Isaac Bashevis Singer Yesterday was the 18th anniversary of 9/11, the worst … Continue reading →

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Freedom

Posted on November 24, 2018 by mitchteemley
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