Tag Archives: gratitude

Let’s Reclaim Our Sense of Wonder

Posted on November 24, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week It’s been a hard year. This week, Americans will celebrate Thanksgiving. Yet in truth, many will wonder what there is to be thankful for. But they’ll be wondering about the wrong things, wondering about what’s lost, … Continue reading →

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GrrAttitude! When We Forget to Be Grateful.

Posted on November 13, 2025 by mitchteemley

A Funny and Surprisingly Touching Thanksgiving Message! Dear pastors, teachers, and church drama groups: My wife and I were not happy when our washing machine and dryer both gave up the ghost within a week of each other! But then, … Continue reading →

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Be a Survivor, Not a Victim

Posted on August 28, 2025 by mitchteemley

Stress produces strength. Body builders know that muscles pushed to their limits respond by growing thicker and stronger. Likewise, studies show that people who experience trauma often develop a “survivor personality.” They cope better when facing trials. They’re more resilient, … Continue reading →

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Yay, I’m 11 Years Old Today!

Posted on July 29, 2025 by mitchteemley

Actually, it’s my 11th blogiversary! I had no idea when I started eleven years ago that: 1) I’d ever have more than a handful of followers; 2) I’d develop real and meaningful friendships in the process and; 3) That I’d … Continue reading →

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My Thought for the Week Collection

Posted on July 28, 2025 by mitchteemley

Dear blogger friends, I’m undergoing a heart procedure today. So, as your read this, I’m either in prep, on the operating table, in recovery, or…well…let’s leave it at that. I am very grateful for prayers and well-wishes, of course. But … Continue reading →

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Here’s the Recipe for Perfect Peace

Posted on July 27, 2025 by mitchteemley

There’s a wise and ancient recipe: Desire nothing and you shall have peace Wise, yes But incomplete Here’s how to complete it: Desire nothing but God and you shall have perfect peace θ Tomorrow, Monday morning at 8:00 a.m., I’m … Continue reading →

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In Memory of a Wonderful Mentor

Posted on July 24, 2025 by mitchteemley

Twenty-six years ago today, my mentor Janet died in the most unthinkable of ways. But I’d rather focus on how she lived. On her kindness and wisdom. I launched my filmmaking career with an internship in L.A.’s Fox Plaza tower, … Continue reading →

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Ask and You Shall Receive!

Posted on July 16, 2025 by mitchteemley

Two Hilarious Sermon Illustrations Pastors, teachers, and drama groups: These two family-friendly comedy scenes are based on actual incidents involving my wife Trudy and me. In them, the fictional versions of us, Rick and Toodie, grumble, love, and laugh their … Continue reading →

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My Hunger for an Abiding Love

Posted on July 1, 2025 by mitchteemley

My Real Memoir Monday. Everyone wanted to know the name of “the lady from Brooklyn” who’d hijacked the opening of my play the previous weekend. She’d pulled a prop door over on herself. Screamed. Run out of the theatre. And … Continue reading →

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All I Want for My Birthday…

Posted on May 12, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week …is to fly away to Neverland. Yes, it’s my birthday, but I’m far too clever to simply tell you that. So, what’s on my mind? Family? Always. Food? Always. But mostly I’m thinking about aging. Did … Continue reading →

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