Tag Archives: humility

Facing Yourself

Posted on September 21, 2024 by mitchteemley

Source: Ana Eiras Dominguez “You must defeat the enemy within before you can even recognize, much less defeat, the enemy without.” ~The Wishing Map φ

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Forgiving the Hurt

Posted on August 8, 2024 by mitchteemley

A few years back, a publisher friend, Richard, stunned me by announcing, after we’d completed a successful project together, that he would never work with me again. When I asked why, he said I was lazy and dishonest. “Lazy” because … Continue reading →

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What is Heaven?

Posted on August 4, 2024 by mitchteemley

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

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Should We Judge People?

Posted on August 1, 2024 by mitchteemley

It was Halloween night. Amidst a flurry of Frozen princesses and Walking Dead, our perpetually late letter carrier showed up. My first thought was to drop a candy bar in his bag and snark, “Well, don’t you just look like … Continue reading →

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Truly I Tell You…

Posted on June 2, 2024 by mitchteemley

A learned Theologian passed away. At that same moment, a Child died. In the blink of an eye, the two appeared before God. The Theologian wrinkled his nose and said, “Hmm, you’re not what I expected.” But the Child threw open her … Continue reading →

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Stubbornness

Posted on May 20, 2024 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Stubbornness is the trademark of contemporary culture. It seems that no one can be wrong anymore, or, God forbid, compromise on anything. Is stubbornness bad, then? Well, at its core, it’s simply a refusal to give … Continue reading →

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Seeing by the Light of Humility

Posted on May 15, 2024 by mitchteemley

Studies have shown that most eyewitnesses of an event believe they have observed everything that occurred. And yet, the same studies reveal, not one witness can ever accurately recount the entire event. Until we turn on the light of humility, … Continue reading →

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A Heavenly Surprise?

Posted on March 10, 2024 by mitchteemley

We think we understand. But do we? I suspect the main sound heard at the entrance to heaven is not the fluttering of angel’s wings, but the slapping of foreheads, accompanied by startled “Ohhhhs!” “How great is God–beyond our understanding!” … Continue reading →

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Pride

Posted on January 13, 2024 by mitchteemley

“We rarely recognize the seeds of conflict while we’re sowing them.” ~The Wishing Map Any ideology (religious or atheistic) that requires you to kill those who disagree with you, or even to merely hate them, is a lie. Its roots … Continue reading →

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Humility

Posted on January 10, 2024 by mitchteemley

“There are two circumstances that lead to arrogance: one is when you’re wrong and you can’t face it; the other is when you’re right and nobody else can face it.” ~Criss Jami ζ

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