Tag Archives: joy

Music from My Movies

Posted on May 10, 2019 by mitchteemley

Father, I’m on Fire! Father, I’m on Fire, a burst of guileless musical joy, plays under the ending credits of my feature film Over-the-Rhine. Expressing the newborn faith of one of the film’s central characters, it’s exuberant lyrics and light … Continue reading →

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Fat Tuesday

Posted on March 5, 2019 by mitchteemley

The downside of official holy days is that the days before them tend to become unholy days. Hence, for some, the vows of faithfulness spoken at a marriage ceremony are preceded by a bachelor party in which the devoted-spouse-to-be gets … Continue reading →

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Happiness is Nowhere

Posted on November 13, 2018 by mitchteemley

Happiness is nowhere. Happiness is now  here. What’s the difference?  Only air which sometimes fills the space for years   We hope that happiness will come although its presence may be fleeting They say it lingers long for some but others … Continue reading →

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The Source

Posted on July 8, 2018 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 Joy lives, continually calling for us to come home. “This people’s … Continue reading →

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Plot Spoiler

Posted on March 31, 2018 by mitchteemley

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

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Sunday is Coming!

Posted on March 29, 2018 by mitchteemley

Am I jumping the gun, celebrating too early? Maybe. But like the little guy in the photo, I can’t wait. Because I know Sunday is coming! And after that? Nothing will ever be the same.

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The Person in the Title

Posted on December 24, 2017 by mitchteemley

I love Christmas. And with all my heart I love the One whose birth it celebrates. But it wasn’t always so. I grew up in a nonbelieving home. Yes, we said “Merry Christmas!” but for us it was a secular … Continue reading →

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A Happy Marriage

Posted on December 16, 2017 by mitchteemley

“A happy marriage is the union of two good forgivers.” ~Ruth Bell Graham Have you talked to your co-forgiver lately?

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My Mother’s Death: An Irrational Joy

Posted on November 24, 2017 by mitchteemley

My mother died on Thanksgiving Day and I have never felt more joy in my life. Am I mad or merely cold-hearted? Neither. I was raised believing in Me and Mom and Dad. And that was pretty much it. God … Continue reading →

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Pictures of Heaven!

Posted on September 19, 2017 by mitchteemley

It is generally assumed that there are no actual photographs of heaven. This is incorrect. There are many pictures online!  Hint: It helps if you’ve read a lot of books. Then you’ll know exactly what to look for. More: I’ll … Continue reading →

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