Tag Archives: God

Love vs. Power

Posted on August 16, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Tante Tati Love vs. Power “Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his love for us in that, while we were still … Continue reading →

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Who Makes Your Decisions?

Posted on August 9, 2026 by mitchteemley

Artwork source: Diamond Consultants Who makes your decisions? In Genesis 13, we’re told that Abram (whose spiritual legacy is immeasurable) and his nephew Lot had done exceedingly well as shepherds. So much so, that they needed to divide their flocks … Continue reading →

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God Spoke Today in Flowers

Posted on August 2, 2026 by mitchteemley

All photos © Copyright by Mitch and Trudy Teemley “God spoke today in flowers, and I, who was waiting for words, almost missed the conversation.” ~Ingrid Goff-Maidoff ℘ “Ask now the beasts, and they will instruct you, or the birds of … Continue reading →

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Be Childlike, Not Childish

Posted on July 12, 2026 by mitchteemley

The Right to Become Children of God Be Childlike, Not Childish Jesus calls his followers to grow spiritually, and yet at the same time to become more childlike. Isn’t that a contradiction? No, because being childish is trusting in something … Continue reading →

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But What Is True Freedom?

Posted on July 5, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Mitch Teemley Yesterday Was Independence Day in My Country… …and I’m proud of the freedoms its founders proclaimed. But what is true freedom? I’m under no delusion that any country, culture or class can grant me the kind … Continue reading →

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We Live In an Alien World

Posted on June 21, 2026 by mitchteemley

The Day the Earth Stood Still – 1951 Have Aliens Visited Our Planet? That question has been headline news lately. But here’s a different perspective: We live in an alien world. In the classic science-fiction film The Day the Earth … Continue reading →

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Real Prayer Is Petition, Not Pretension

Posted on June 14, 2026 by mitchteemley

Source: Pexels “Be anxious for nothing, but in all things, through prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God that transcends all understanding will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.” ~Philippians … Continue reading →

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Be the Miracle Others Need

Posted on May 31, 2026 by mitchteemley

Source: From the Inside Out Pray for Power to Equal Your Tasks Be the miracle others need: Perhaps God’s most remarkable accomplishment is not that he can work miracles, but that he can work them through us. If we are … Continue reading →

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There Is No Greater Love

Posted on May 24, 2026 by mitchteemley

“Sacrifice…should be done from love…from necessity…it should be done for people who need your strength because they don’t have enough of their own.” ~Veronica Roth There is no greater love than this. Tomorrow is Memorial Day in my country, a day … Continue reading →

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Madly in Love With God

Posted on May 3, 2026 by mitchteemley

Source unknown Getting Heaven Into Us Are you madly in love with God? Think of it this way: Your friend asks someone to marry them, and they say “yes,” and then your friend goes and tells everyone, “Guess what? I … Continue reading →

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