Tag Archives: Jesus

A Complete Life

Posted on April 12, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Lauren Lulu Taylor Nothing Else Matters “A complete life is the life of a child. When I am fully conscious of my awareness of Christ, there is something wrong. It is the sick person who really knows what … Continue reading →

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It’s Friday But Sunday’s Coming

Posted on April 3, 2026 by mitchteemley

From Malcolm in the Middle What Does the ‘T’ on the Wall Stand For? It’s Friday, but Sunday’s coming. That’s what it stands for. “We are Easter people living in a Good Friday world.” ~Barbara Johnson “The cross was heavy, but His love was heavier still.” ~Fritz Isaacs “Unless there is … Continue reading →

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Forty-Nine Years Ago This Week

Posted on April 2, 2026 by mitchteemley

On Easter Morning… Forty-nine years ago this week, for the first time in my life, I thought, Maybe I’ll go to church. There, for the first time, I heard the phrase “He is risen,” and the traditional response, “He is … Continue reading →

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Have You Ever Wrestled With God?

Posted on March 29, 2026 by mitchteemley

Jacob wrestling with the Angel of the Lord Have you ever wrestled with God or your conscience over a choice you were afraid to make? For what it’s worth–and it’s worth a lot–God gets that. He’s been there (Matthew 26:39). … Continue reading →

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Everything Is a Miracle

Posted on March 8, 2026 by mitchteemley

All Things Are Possible “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” ~Albert Einstein I Was Intrigued to Learn… …that the word … Continue reading →

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Our Love Is Not Enough

Posted on March 2, 2026 by mitchteemley

Image source: pinterest.com Thought for the Week: Our Love Is Not Enough Tabloid Title #1: God doesn’t want to be #1 in our lives! Pretty tabloidy, right? Maybe not quite up there with “Space Aliens Greet President!” But the thing … Continue reading →

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How Death Can Lead to Life

Posted on February 15, 2026 by mitchteemley

How Death Can Lead to Life “And now brothers, I will ask you a terrible question, and God knows I ask it also of myself. Is the truth beyond all truths, beyond the stars, just this: that to live without … Continue reading →

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Created Through Him and For Him

Posted on January 18, 2026 by mitchteemley

The Reason We Are Here “For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him.” ~Colossians … Continue reading →

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Give and You Will Receive?

Posted on January 13, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Jorg Angeli Give and You Will Receive? What I Really Want From Others It’s embarrassing to admit, but what I really want from others is their attention. I want to be understood and appreciated. Why? Because to Little … Continue reading →

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Watch and Pray So That…

Posted on January 11, 2026 by mitchteemley

“Watch and pray so that you don’t fall into temptation. For the spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.” ~Matthew 26:41    In pondering Jesus’ words… It occurred to me that he doesn’t say, “Don’t be tempted.” Why? Because … Continue reading →

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