Tag Archives: kindness

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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Heroes In-the-Making

Posted on November 10, 2023 by mitchteemley

Tomorrow, November 11th, known in various countries as Armistice Day, Veterans Day or Remembrance Day, is dedicated to heroes: people who’ve exhibited bravery and selflessness. But what makes a hero and how do they begin? Here are some possible heroes … Continue reading →

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Turtle Love in Middletown

Posted on August 30, 2023 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Suzanne’s Mom of Boston, Massachusetts. A former editor, and now an ESL teacher and theatre reviewer, Suzanne’s Mom writes winsomely and compassionately on a wide range of subjects, including the arts, the disadvantaged, and the natural world. … Continue reading →

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Turtle Love in Middletown

Posted on August 30, 2023 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Suzanne’s Mom of Boston, Massachusetts. A former editor, and now an ESL teacher and theatre reviewer, Suzanne’s Mom writes winsomely and compassionately on a wide range of subjects, including the arts, the disadvantaged, and … Continue reading →

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Dear God

Posted on August 20, 2023 by mitchteemley

Hey, it never hurts to ask, right? “When you bear one another’s burdens, you fulfill the law of Christ.” ~Galatians 6:2 ♥

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The Invisible War

Posted on July 24, 2023 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week I had a friend whose left leg was an inch shorter than his right. For years he tried to hide his limp and as a result, developed chronic tendonitis and painful bone spurs. He finally went … Continue reading →

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If God is love, then…

Posted on July 9, 2023 by mitchteemley

1 John 4:8 tells us that God is love. Therefore, if we do not act out of love, we do not act for God. Period. This should never be perceived as passiveness or sentiment. Real love is a fierce and interfering … Continue reading →

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Only Love…

Posted on May 28, 2023 by mitchteemley

“If I have prophetic powers, and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and have the faith to move mountains, but do not have love, I am nothing.” ~1 Corinthians 13:2 Only love can unbreak us. ♥

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Throw Your Life Away

Posted on April 16, 2023 by mitchteemley

“Only those who throw their lives away for my sake and for the sake of the Good News will ever know what it means to really live.” ~Mark 8:35 May the good news of God’s grace invade every part of … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Adventure

Posted on February 5, 2023 by mitchteemley

“We urge you, brothers and sisters, to warn those who are idle and disruptive, encourage the disheartened, help the weak and be patient with everyone. Make sure that no one repays evil for evil. But always pursue what is good … Continue reading →

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