Tag Archives: light

The Final Firefly

Posted on September 30, 2017 by mitchteemley

I saw a lone firefly last night Dear creature, why didn’t you make a right when you came to August? You missed your turn for happiness Now your time to burn has come to an end Or can it be … Continue reading →

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Desire

Posted on September 2, 2017 by mitchteemley

“Desire is a flame that can light a lantern or burn down a house.” ~The Wishing Map

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His Face

Posted on August 20, 2017 by mitchteemley

I’m particularly taken by this translation of Revelation 22:4 by renowned theologian Dallas Willard. It captures viscerally the heart-stirring truth that to know God, “to see Him as He truly is,” is to be like Him (1 John 3:2). Oh, … Continue reading →

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Unseen

Posted on August 13, 2017 by mitchteemley

Companion piece: Eclipse

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