Tag Archives: holidays

July the 4th is Almost Here!

Posted on July 2, 2025 by mitchteemley

Preachers, teachers and group leaders: If you’re looking for a brief-but-powerful illustration about what patriotism means, especially for people of faith, my 2 1/2 minute video may just be it. In the film, four ordinary people remind us it means … Continue reading →

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A Powerful 4th of July Message

Posted on June 25, 2025 by mitchteemley

Independence Day is Coming! Teacher, pastors, and drama groups: This Independence Day presentation of mine (in both monologue and ensemble versions) has been read and performed by churches and other organizations throughout the United States. Both versions are now available from … Continue reading →

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The Best Gifts for Father’s Day

Posted on June 15, 2025 by mitchteemley

Early in the book version of Peter Pan, Wendy’s father is jealous of the family’s beloved dog Nana. He plays a mean-spirited prank on her. And then when the children are dismayed, he complains bitterly, “Much good it is my … Continue reading →

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Father’s Day Will Be Here Soon!

Posted on June 11, 2025 by mitchteemley

My Father’s Apple Trees Preachers, teachers and group leaders: If you’re looking for an illustration to kick off your Father’s Day talk, this whimsical three-minute video may be just the thing! It’s available from my short film distributor Sermon Central. … Continue reading →

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Two Touching Father’s Day Monologues

Posted on May 28, 2025 by mitchteemley

Father’s Day is Coming! Pastors, teachers, and drama groups: These two Father’s Day monologues of mine have been performed throughout North America, as well as other countries. And both are now available from my script publisher SkitGuys.com for you to … Continue reading →

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Motherhood Is Forever!

Posted on May 11, 2025 by mitchteemley

To say that motherhood is complicated is like saying “the Sistine Chapel is a nice little drawing.” Motherhood marks the start of (at least) one life, and the profound transformation of another. Lives that in all their complexity will extend … Continue reading →

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I Always Knew You Loved Me, Mom

Posted on May 8, 2025 by mitchteemley

I made the above Mother’s Day video a few years back. I’ve posted it here so you can share it with others, if you wish. To show it at a church or other public gathering, click here. Mom was twenty … Continue reading →

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Here’s the Cure for Cabin Fever

Posted on April 11, 2025 by mitchteemley

We love our home. No, it’s not in any tourist guides. But it has Us built into it. We miss it when we travel. We don’t fit right in hotel beds. We miss our kitchen and bathroom with everything right … Continue reading →

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This Is My Essay Abowt Rokz

Posted on November 27, 2024 by mitchteemley

Our class had to rite abowt what we ar greatfull for for Thanzgiving. I am rilly greatfull for rokz, ezpeshully ar planit which is a rilly big rok, cuz thay hold everthing up. So I rote abowt rokz. Mitchell T. … Continue reading →

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Five Years Ago This Weekend

Posted on November 8, 2024 by mitchteemley

Engulfed together (story below the photos). In many ways, that’s essence of us, my wife Trudy and me. We seldom take summer trips. But come autumn, we love to gas up our SUV and hit the road! We’d hoped to … Continue reading →

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