Tag Archives: inspiration

On Being a Real-Life Father

Posted on June 18, 2026 by mitchteemley

Image by Illia Panasenko Father’s Day is Coming A fact that evokes a sense of gratitude in many. But not everyone. Being a real-life father, almost by definition, means being imperfect. I know this because my dad was imperfect. And … Continue reading →

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When We Take Time, We Gain Time

Posted on June 15, 2026 by mitchteemley

Artwork by Darren Tunnicliff Thought for the Week When we take time, we gain time. Say what? My old comedy partner Allen once wrote a scene about two teenage girls working at a fast food stand. The first, smart and … Continue reading →

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Real Prayer Is Petition, Not Pretension

Posted on June 14, 2026 by mitchteemley

Source: Pexels “Be anxious for nothing, but in all things, through prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God that transcends all understanding will guard your heart and mind in Christ Jesus.” ~Philippians … Continue reading →

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Discovering the Beauty of the Unexpected

Posted on June 8, 2026 by mitchteemley

Killer Whale, Norway (buzzerilla.com) Thought for the Week We all appreciate classical beauty. But there’s an even greater in pleasure in discovering the beauty of the unexpected, the asymmetrically balanced, the imperfectly perfect that resonates more deeply with us. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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It’s Time to Share Your Story

Posted on June 7, 2026 by mitchteemley

Acts 22:15-16 “You Will Be His Witness” It’s time to share your story. Has Jesus changed your life? That’s the story he calls you to tell. You don’t have to know the Bible inside and out (although knowing it, really … Continue reading →

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Ideas Are Only Seeds

Posted on June 1, 2026 by mitchteemley

Image courtesy of SnugHug&Co Thought for the Week “Like every book I never wrote, (this one) is by far the best book I have ever written.” ~G.K. Chesterton Ideas are only seeds. What does that mean? In nature, 99% of … Continue reading →

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Be the Miracle Others Need

Posted on May 31, 2026 by mitchteemley

Source: From the Inside Out Pray for Power to Equal Your Tasks Be the miracle others need: Perhaps God’s most remarkable accomplishment is not that he can work miracles, but that he can work them through us. If we are … Continue reading →

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The True Meaning of Sacrifice

Posted on May 25, 2026 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week It’s Memorial Day in My Country The True Meaning of Sacrifice: Today we honor those who’ve sacrificed their lives for the sake of others. But as deeply as the word “sacrifice” resonates in us, the key … Continue reading →

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Can We Reverse Our “Wing Flaps”?

Posted on May 18, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Nathan Dumlao Thought for the Week Regarding the Butterfly Effect… Can we reverse our “wing flaps”? I find the idea intriguing that the mere flap of a butterfly’s wing in, say, Nebraska could start a chain reaction leading … Continue reading →

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Our Butterfly Effect

Posted on May 17, 2026 by mitchteemley

Seek First the Kingdom of God Each of Us Has a Role to Play It’s our butterfly effect. People tend to think of Matthew 6:33 as a promised reward for righteousness (or justice), and in a sense it is that. … Continue reading →

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