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All God Wants

Posted on July 2, 2023 by mitchteemley

“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” ~1 John 4:8 ∴

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May Day!

Posted on May 1, 2023 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week May Day, May Day! April’s been shot down and I fear I May be next! I’ll try and use my time well and May-be I can last a little longer. ~May Remember, every day is a … Continue reading →

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Abortion and Rape

Posted on May 18, 2019 by mitchteemley

I found this story in my newsfeed and was intrigued by the implications: What if pregnancy is not insult added to injury in the case of rape, but a “gift” (to be kept or lovingly given to someone else). The … Continue reading →

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Kindle the Flame

Posted on November 25, 2018 by mitchteemley

“If my life is fruitless, it doesn’t matter who praises me, and if my life is fruitful, it doesn’t matter who criticizes me.” ~John Bunyan

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Love is Like That

Posted on June 17, 2018 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 Beth … Continue reading →

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My Father’s Apple Trees

Posted on June 15, 2018 by mitchteemley

(See video below) My dad (lower right hand corner) was a compact kid whose four big sisters called him “Wee Willy.” But he was a scrapper. Bigger and tougher inside than out. At 15, he forged his parent’s signature and … Continue reading →

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Christmas on Pleasant Hill

Posted on December 23, 2016 by mitchteemley

Looking for a last-minute gift book? May I recommend Christmas on Pleasant Hill by my friend, gifted author Colleen Scheid? Pleasant Hill is a compassionate and moving collection of twelve modern day Christmas stories that is perfect for reading aloud and sharing with other … Continue reading →

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Kindle the Flame

Posted on November 6, 2016 by mitchteemley

“If my life is fruitless, it doesn’t matter who praises me, and if my life is fruitful, it doesn’t matter who criticizes me.” ~John Bunyan

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