Tag Archives: humility

Why You Need to Own Your Errors

Posted on November 10, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week “Admit your mistakes,” is hardly the motto of our current culture. If anything, it’s the opposite. Being exposed for having ever been anything other than what one claims to be can mark the end of a … Continue reading →

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Warning: Prayer Is Dangerous!

Posted on September 28, 2025 by mitchteemley

I asked God for advice, and he said, “OK. Change.” I replied, “No, no, there you go again misunderstanding my requests!” Warning: If you ask God for guidance, he’s going to tell you to change. This is why prayer is so … Continue reading →

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My Advice to a King

Posted on September 7, 2025 by mitchteemley

Image source: christianityiq.com To whom it may concern (you know who you are): Be bigger than your enemies, smaller than your God, and equal to your subjects. ∴

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Are All of Our Heroes Hypocrites?

Posted on June 19, 2025 by mitchteemley

Today is Juneteenth in my country. President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation finally became a reality when the last slaves were set free on June 19th, 1865. It’s not surprising that the annual celebration of “Juneteenth” began there. Or that it eventually … Continue reading →

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Angry Words: The Seeds of Destruction

Posted on May 24, 2025 by mitchteemley

    “Wounded pride. Without it there would be no killing, no wars. At first, we may only respond with angry words. But angry words are the seeds of destruction.” ~The Wishing Map        “For pride goes before … Continue reading →

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7 Components of Spiritual Leadership

Posted on January 13, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Moses wasn’t a natural leader. He was a vision guy—great at talking to burning bushes, not so great at talking to hoards of Hebrews. He was also passionate and strong-willed (ahem, I can relate). He tried … Continue reading →

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It Takes Courage to Be Meek!

Posted on November 24, 2024 by mitchteemley

I had these buttons printed up a few years back as a play on the common misunderstanding of the word meek as meaning “timid” or “afraid.” Actually, its true meaning is nearly the opposite. Webster’s Dictionary defines it as being … Continue reading →

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The Storm Within

Posted on October 26, 2024 by mitchteemley

Source: Itartedesign “Love, real love, is the only cure for self-deception.” ~The Wishing Map φ

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Self-Centeredness vs. Grace

Posted on October 9, 2024 by mitchteemley

Two Hilarious Sermon Illustrations Pastors, teachers, and church drama groups: Each of these funny, easy-to-do scenes offers surprising insights. And both are now available from my script publisher SkitGuys.com! Click on titles to preview or download scripts Epic Tale (monologue) – In the … Continue reading →

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Do You Have Mixed Motives?

Posted on October 7, 2024 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Honestly? If it weren’t for mixed motives I’d have no motives at all. True, I’m an idealist. I want (earnest cliché alert) to make the world a better place. But I’m also a hopeless egoist, and no … Continue reading →

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