Tag Archives: G.K. Chesterton

Real Diversity!

Posted on June 13, 2019 by mitchteemley

83 YEARS AGO, G. K. Chesterton, one of the great thinkers, writers, philosophers and wits of the 20th Century (and one of my all time heroes) passed away. Two years ago, I cited his views on diversity and family, but … Continue reading →

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Count the Cost

Posted on January 27, 2019 by mitchteemley

“Count the cost… Those of you who do not give up everything you have cannot be my disciples.” ~Luke 14:28, 33 “(But) if you continue in my word, then you are truly my disciples. And you will know the truth, … Continue reading →

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Shutdown!

Posted on January 10, 2019 by mitchteemley

Source of quote unknown. The U. S. is on the verge of its longest government shutdown in history (due, as always, to an impasse over spending). Meanwhile, Congress and the current administration are vying to see who can win The … Continue reading →

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Stubbornness

Posted on January 5, 2019 by mitchteemley

Stubbornness is the trademark of contemporary culture. It seems that no one can be wrong anymore, or, God forbid, compromise on anything. Is stubbornness bad, then? Well, at its core, it’s simply a refusal to give up. And when it … Continue reading →

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The Holidays are Upon Us!

Posted on December 6, 2018 by mitchteemley

“Once again, we come to the Holiday Season, a deeply religious time that each of us observes, in his own way, by going to the mall of his choice.” ~Dave Barry “I bought my brother some gift-wrap. I took it … Continue reading →

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Real Diversity

Posted on June 8, 2017 by mitchteemley

Somewhere in the lush undergrowth of G.K. Chesterton’s essays is a delightful little piece about tolerance. In this essay, Chesterton avers that, because we crave diversity (the ultimate human adventure) some of us move away from our parochial towns or … Continue reading →

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Call Me Mr. Sunshine

Posted on May 13, 2017 by mitchteemley

In honor of my birthday (as if I needed an excuse to talk about myself), here’s a reblog of a post about me (aren’t you lucky?).

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What Lies Ahead

Posted on January 8, 2017 by mitchteemley

“If you continue in my word, then you are truly my disciples; and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” ~John 8:31-32

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