Tag Archives: Mary

J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lost Christmas Poem

Posted on December 23, 2021 by mitchteemley

Many are unaware that the Lord of the Rings author was a lifelong Jesus-follower. Tolkien not only spoke openly of his faith, impacting the lives of many, including his close friend C.S. Lewis, but was also one of the translators … Continue reading →

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Was Mary a Virgin?

Posted on December 23, 2018 by mitchteemley

My first semester of college I took a lecture hall class called Folklore and Mythology from Dr. Glickman, a rock star educator if there ever was one. At the start of each session, 350 students would hush as Dr. G … Continue reading →

Posted in For Pastors and Teachers, Memoir, Religion/Faith | Tagged , , , , , , | 55 Comments

The Wisemans

Posted on January 5, 2018 by mitchteemley

Today is Epiphany, the celebration of Jesus’s introduction to the world via “wise men from the East” (Matthew 2:1). This modern day take is a companion to The Shepherds. Like most brick-and-mortars, Middleton Mall has seen better days. But the … Continue reading →

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Was Mary a Virgin?

Posted on December 14, 2015 by mitchteemley

My first semester of college I took a lecture hall class called Folklore and Mythology from Dr. Glickman, a rock star educator if there ever was one. At the start of each session, 350 students would hush as Dr. G … Continue reading →

Posted in Culture, For Pastors and Teachers, Religion/Faith | Tagged , , , , , , | 54 Comments