Tag Archives: joy

The Spirit of Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2023 by mitchteemley

May the spirit of Christmas the yearning to give inhabit your heart for as long as you live

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“While Shepherds Watched Their (Kids) by Night…”

Posted on December 23, 2023 by mitchteemley

Some years back, I wrote a four-scene Modern Day Christmas Experience that’s performed by churches and drama groups every year. Here’s a brief version of one of these, The Shepherds. Merry Christmas! The moment Dan and Trish Shepherd dragged their kids into … Continue reading →

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A Little Help, Please?

Posted on November 15, 2023 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Kara Luker of where waves grow sweet. Kara is my friend (only online, but we are friends nevertheless). And in knowing her I’ve come to know a wise and loving human being who has journeyed … Continue reading →

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The Source

Posted on October 1, 2023 by mitchteemley

The world’s idea of joy is but a reflection. And we cannot live in a reflection. We have to flip it over to see the Source, the place where true Joy lives, continually calling for us to come home. “This … Continue reading →

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Time to Fly!

Posted on July 21, 2023 by mitchteemley

“Hey, sky. Take off your hat, I’m on my way!” ~Valentina Tereshkova (the first woman to have flown in space) “Once you have tasted flight you will walk the earth with your eyes turned skywards, for there you have been … Continue reading →

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All God Wants

Posted on July 2, 2023 by mitchteemley

“Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.” ~1 John 4:8 ∴

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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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Plot Spoiler

Posted on April 8, 2023 by mitchteemley

I confess: I skipped ahead and read the last chapter.

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Underwater Surprise… A Clone for a Date … A Son’s Love … and more Facts!

Posted on December 28, 2022 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Carolyn of Nuggets of Gold. Carolyn’s blogger handle is “Joy Roses,” and for a good reason: she emanates joy, with a healthy side of humor. This wife and mother of two teenagers began journaling … Continue reading →

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My Christmas Gift to You

Posted on December 20, 2022 by mitchteemley

Source: Knitographical The Shepherds Please feel free to read or share this story with your family, friends, co-workers, church group, or others.* ~Love, Mitch Dan and Trish Shepherd herded their flock, two teens and three little ones, “the meemies,” into … Continue reading →

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