Tag Archives: James 1:2-4

Do You Have Unfinished Business?

Posted on May 22, 2023 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Tom and I have been friends for many years, and I love him to a fault. Which is convenient since he regularly confesses his faults. He’s a sincere but weak believer who is sick of his … Continue reading →

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Facing Life

Posted on July 17, 2022 by mitchteemley

“We were put in this world to help each other do both.” ~The Wishing Map “Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, knowing that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Therefore, … Continue reading →

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Producing Pearls in My Sleep

Posted on September 17, 2020 by mitchteemley

I’ve slept like a rock lately. Which is to say, very badly. (Rocks can’t sleep.) So last night at bedtime, I prayed for blissful oblivion. Result? Brain woke me at 2 a.m., shouting, “Wakey, wakey!” “What? No, Brain, I need … Continue reading →

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Bad Luck?

Posted on September 13, 2019 by mitchteemley

My Friday the 13th Gift Gifs to You (Click on any image to enlarge it, or to start slide show) Some Thoughts on Bad Luck Calvin: “You know, Hobbes, some days even my lucky rocket ship underpants don’t help.” ~Bill … Continue reading →

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Thank God for Trials?

Posted on November 23, 2018 by mitchteemley

    “Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you fall into various trials,  because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may become mature and … Continue reading →

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