Tag Archives: joy

There Is Not Room for Death

Posted on April 5, 2026 by mitchteemley

Risen!  “There is not room for Death, Nor atom that his might could render void: Thou – Thou art Being and Breath, And what Thou art may never be destroyed.” ~Emily Bronte    “Easter says you can put truth in a … 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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Five Things to Change in 2026

Posted on January 17, 2026 by mitchteemley

Five Things to Change in 2026 Change your look: Change your outlook: Change your habits: Change your attitude: Change your perspective: Note: Thanks to Carolyn at Nuggets of Gold for suggesting several of these.

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Wishing You a Merry Christmas Forever

Posted on December 25, 2025 by mitchteemley

The Christmas story has been told many times. And long may it be. Luke’s description of the birth of Jesus 2,000 years ago is read by untold millions of people every year. But the Christmas story is bigger than that. … Continue reading →

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Expectations: The Mortal Enemy of Happiness

Posted on December 11, 2025 by mitchteemley

Expectations are the mortal enemy of happiness. The simplest solution, of course, is to lower our expectations of “how things will go.” But the far better solution is to banish them altogether. Banishing our presumptions is necessary for complete happiness. … Continue reading →

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Life Is Beautiful: Just Ask the Animals

Posted on November 14, 2025 by mitchteemley

 Yes, life is hard. But it’s also beautiful. And funny. And sweet. And we aren’t the only ones who know it. Just ask the animals. “If animals spoke, humanity would cry.” ~Manuj Rajput Click on any image to enlarge it, … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Inspiration for Sundays and Beyond

Posted on October 19, 2025 by mitchteemley

Dear blogger friends: I’m in the midst of a week-long project. And so, in an effort to avoid creative overload, I’m taking a break from blogging. Meanwhile, may I invite you to peruse this wonderful collection of inspirational posts: For … Continue reading →

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In Praise of the Almost-Ordinary

Posted on August 14, 2025 by mitchteemley

Five years ago this month, in the midst of a pandemic summer, my wife and I passed a milestone. One that wouldn’t have even been an inchstone before 2020. Is there such a thing as an “inchstone”? Well, no, and … Continue reading →

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Here’s the Recipe for Perfect Peace

Posted on July 27, 2025 by mitchteemley

There’s a wise and ancient recipe: Desire nothing and you shall have peace Wise, yes But incomplete Here’s how to complete it: Desire nothing but God and you shall have perfect peace θ Tomorrow, Monday morning at 8:00 a.m., I’m … Continue reading →

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We Will Walk Together Again

Posted on July 13, 2025 by mitchteemley

We will walk together again, my friend, if not in this kingdom, then in the next. And when we do, O, the stories we will tell! ∞

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