Tag Archives: Jesus

Following Jesus is Dangerous

Posted on September 29, 2024 by mitchteemley

When asked, “Are you Jesus of Nazareth?” Jesus, “knowing all that was coming,” replied, “I am.” But when asked a short time later, “Are you his disciple?” the Apostle Peter, fearful of all that was coming, replied, “No, I’m not!” (John 18:4-5; 17). Despite … Continue reading →

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What is Worship?

Posted on September 15, 2024 by mitchteemley

“The perfect church service would be one we were almost unaware of; our attention would have been on God.” ~C. S. Lewis If you forget everything but God you have remembered everything that matters

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This is Outrageous!

Posted on September 1, 2024 by mitchteemley

Unless It’s True I don’t know who created the above meme, but I love its irreverent reverence. I mean, I’ve been called a liar from time to time, and never once did it mean, “You’re totally deluded, but you’re still … Continue reading →

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Can an “Un-Saved” Person Be Redeemed?

Posted on August 12, 2024 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Not everyone uses the term un-saved. But Jesus said, and our own eyes confirm, that there are people who are on paths of self-destruction, whose choices are toxic to themselves and to others. I know, 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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Hard? Yes. But Worth It.

Posted on July 28, 2024 by mitchteemley

“The real son of God is at your side. He is beginning to turn you into the same kind of thing as himself…to turn the tin soldier into a live man. The part of you that does not like it…is … Continue reading →

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My Leap of Life

Posted on July 25, 2024 by mitchteemley

You’re caught in a blinding blizzard and you reach the edge of a cliff. The way back is death. The way forward is unknowable. And so you leap, hoping—without evidence—that you will land on something, rather than plunge into the … Continue reading →

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Sharing and Growing in Your Faith

Posted on June 26, 2024 by mitchteemley

Preachers, teachers and group leaders: If you’re looking for a fun illustration to set up your talk on spiritual growth and sharing your faith, my 4-minute video “Jésus GO” may be just the thing! It’s available from my church film … Continue reading →

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Blessed to Be a Blessing

Posted on June 24, 2024 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week While it is “more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35), it is also a blessing to learn how to receive. Many of us spend our entire lives striving to bless ourselves, making certain that … Continue reading →

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