Tag Archives: healing

76 Years Ago Today

Posted on December 7, 2017 by mitchteemley

Pearl Harbor was bombed on December 7, 1941, a day President Roosevelt said would “live in infamy.” And for that generation it did. It was their “I remember where I was” moment, the event that changed their lives forever. We … Continue reading →

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The Open Door

Posted on October 3, 2017 by mitchteemley

Remembering the dead and wounded in Las Vegas and everywhere the door has opened. We will not forget you.

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The Power of Story

Posted on May 2, 2017 by mitchteemley

“Tell ‘em there’s power in Story,” the old gnome whispered. “Power ter heal and power ter hurt. Tell ‘em ter use their stories ter heal.” ~from The Wishing Map Source of my blog site’s title–and something I believe in rather … Continue reading →

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Heaven?

Posted on March 9, 2017 by mitchteemley

Many will say: Those who do this and steer clear of that clearly have God tucked under their hat. And those who’ve insured themselves against fire by naming the cross and defaming desire are certain their names must appear on … Continue reading →

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The Pain We Feel, the Pain We Cause

Posted on July 17, 2016 by mitchteemley

A high percentage of abusers were themselves abused as children. We all inherit legacies of brokenness, “the sins of the father.” Even those of us who are from “good families.” Yes, even our children. God calls each of us to … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 134

Posted on February 17, 2016 by mitchteemley

Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Epilogue: The Unknown Previously: Battle weary and bone bruised, Gina was awakened by the voice of Rhema. ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ Zack, Gina, and B’frona slept well into the next evening, their healing … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 98

Posted on October 10, 2015 by mitchteemley

Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Twenty: Tea for One (Continued) Previously: Zack was offered a strange tea by the mysterious Rhema. ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ Gina watched in astonishment as a … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 97

Posted on October 7, 2015 by mitchteemley

Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Twenty: Tea for One (Continued) Previously: Not caring whether he lived or died, Zack entered a strange cottage and encountered the mysterious Rhema. ⇔ ⇔ … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 96

Posted on October 3, 2015 by mitchteemley

Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Twenty: Tea for One (Continued) Previously: Zack was unconsolable after his storytelling “game” caused suffering and death among the childlike naims. ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ Dust … Continue reading →

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