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What I Learned in Summer Camp

Posted on August 11, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week In my mind, the words summer and camp are forever linked. Our local YMCA had an extensive program for teenies through teenagers, and I was hooked! Little Kids Camp was held in a pine-filled grove right … Continue reading →

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Two Unexpected Lessons in Grace

Posted on July 16, 2025 by mitchteemley

Two Powerful Sermon Illustrations Pastors, teachers, and church drama groups: Each of these scenes takes place in a classroom and features a powerful, unexpected lesson in grace. And both are now available from my script publisher SkitGuys.com! Click on titles to preview or … Continue reading →

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They Have So Much to Teach Us

Posted on March 6, 2020 by mitchteemley

If only we’ll listen. (Click on any picture to enlarge it, or to start slide show) “Some people talk to animals. Not many listen though. That’s the problem.” ~A. A. Milne “Clearly, animals know more than we think, and think … Continue reading →

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