Tag Archives: Mahatma Gandhi

There Is Not Room for Death

Posted on April 5, 2026 by mitchteemley

Risen!  “There is not room for Death, Nor atom that his might could render void: Thou – Thou art Being and Breath, And what Thou art may never be destroyed.” ~Emily Bronte    “Easter says you can put truth in a … Continue reading →

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100 Years Ago (But It Could Have Been Today)

Posted on January 22, 2025 by mitchteemley

In 1925, Westminster Cathedral’s newly-established canon preached a message on contemporary sins. Reflecting on the traditional “7 deadlies” and upon his work among the poor, Canon Donaldson suggested these 7 Social Sins were the challenge of his time. They might … Continue reading →

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Forgiving the Hurt

Posted on August 8, 2024 by mitchteemley

A few years back, a publisher friend, Richard, stunned me by announcing, after we’d completed a successful project together, that he would never work with me again. When I asked why, he said I was lazy and dishonest. “Lazy” because … Continue reading →

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Truth Decay

Posted on October 9, 2023 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week I’m not sure which we need to do first: wage civilization on humanity, or wage humanity on civilization. But we need to do both. And in a hurry. (When asked what he thought of Western civilization): … Continue reading →

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75 Years Ago

Posted on March 20, 2023 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated seventy-five years ago. As is always the case when misguided, violent souls murder the innocent, the end they sought was not attained. The fledgling Indian government denounced and distanced itself from everything … Continue reading →

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Physician, Heal Thyself

Posted on February 6, 2023 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week “There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man. True nobility is being superior to your former self.” ~Ernest Hemingway “Every person that you meet knows something you don’t; learn from them.” ~H. Jackson … Continue reading →

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No Room for Death

Posted on April 4, 2021 by mitchteemley

              “Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won’t stay there.”                ~Clarence W. Hall “A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom … Continue reading →

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No Room for Death

Posted on April 16, 2017 by mitchteemley

              “Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won’t stay there.”                ~Clarence W. Hall “A man who was completely innocent, offered himself as a sacrifice for the good of others, including his enemies, and became the ransom … Continue reading →

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