Tag Archives: holidays

Redeeming Halloween

Posted on October 26, 2026 by mitchteemley

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A Christmas Experience They’ll Never Forget!

Posted on October 15, 2026 by mitchteemley

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Have You Ever Wrestled With God?

Posted on March 29, 2026 by mitchteemley

Jacob wrestling with the Angel of the Lord Have you ever wrestled with God or your conscience over a choice you were afraid to make? For what it’s worth–and it’s worth a lot–God gets that. He’s been there (Matthew 26:39). … Continue reading →

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Not All Easter Bunnies Deliver Goodies

Posted on March 26, 2026 by mitchteemley

Apparently, not all Easter Bunnies deliver goodies. Some take them! “Nom, nom, nom…wait, what the…?” Bad, Easter Bunny, bad! ∴

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How a Fake Christmas Tree Became Real

Posted on January 29, 2026 by mitchteemley

How a Fake Christmas Tree Became Real Our Old Tree… Came in a box. It was made in China from plastic and steel by people who may or may not have known what Christmas was about. It was shiny and … Continue reading →

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Please Don’t Eat the Ribbons, Cat!

Posted on December 27, 2025 by mitchteemley

Please Don’t Eat the Ribbons, Cat! Why is it that our little cat thinks Christmas ribbons are strands of pasta?  then upon imbibing those splashy links and discov’ring they’re actually plastic and nasty hurls them up in neat little piles … Continue reading →

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Wishing You a Merry Christmas Forever

Posted on December 25, 2025 by mitchteemley

The Christmas story has been told many times. And long may it be. Luke’s description of the birth of Jesus 2,000 years ago is read by untold millions of people every year. But the Christmas story is bigger than that. … Continue reading →

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Nobody Does Christmas Better Than My Wife

Posted on December 19, 2025 by mitchteemley

I could have found a bunch of Christmas images online for my Friday photoblog. But nobody does Christmas better than my wife. So I grabbed my phone and began chronicling how Trudy beautifies our home every Christmas. Sure, I help … Continue reading →

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This Is the Ultimate Comfort Food

Posted on December 18, 2025 by mitchteemley

I should write, I suppose, about traditional Christmas or Hanukkah dinners. But those take preparation. Lots of it. And most of my food memories are about SiBY (Simple-but-Yummy) dishes you can fix with minimal prep. Yes, I love roast beef … 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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