Tag Archives: John 16:33

Happy Easter!

Posted on April 9, 2023 by mitchteemley

And then the powers of darkness gathered their full strength against Jesus and took Him down. . . . But three days later He rose from the dead and said, “Seriously?” You can’t keep a good man down. He is … Continue reading →

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True Peace

Posted on March 19, 2023 by mitchteemley

“I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have tribulation. But take courage, for I have overcome the world.” ~John 16:33

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Blessed Are the Dodos?

Posted on June 12, 2022 by mitchteemley

(Of course, they’re also extinct) unflappable /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/ adjective 1. Hard to upset; imperturbable; calm; composed. Not the unflappable type? Me neither. But you know what? There’s something better: “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I … Continue reading →

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Joy and Nausea

Posted on November 9, 2019 by mitchteemley

God works in mysterious—and sometimes icky—ways. Some years back I was booked as a guest speaker for a “Halloween Alternative” celebration on San Juan island, the largest of Washington state’s 400 isle San Juan group. Co-sponsored by churches on several … Continue reading →

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The Powers of Darkness

Posted on April 1, 2018 by mitchteemley

Then the powers of darkness gathered their full strength against Jesus and took Him down. And He said, “You win.” But then He rose from the dead and said, “Seriously? April fools!” You can’t keep a good man down. He … Continue reading →

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True Peace

Posted on February 11, 2018 by mitchteemley

“I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world.” ~John 16:33

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Blessed are the Dodos

Posted on June 16, 2017 by mitchteemley

(Of course, they’re also extinct) unflappable /ʌnˈflæpəbəl/  adjective 1. Hard to upset; imperturbable; calm; composed. Not the unflappable type? Me neither. But you know what? There’s something better: “Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I … Continue reading →

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