Tag Archives: pastor

Let Your Light Shine

Posted on February 22, 2023 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Steve Beckham of Thoughts Along the Way. Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, the season leading up to Easter. And while this isn’t an Ash Wednesday post per se, if you read … Continue reading →

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Healthy Sheep Reproduce

Posted on April 10, 2022 by mitchteemley

Image by Sam Carter St. Francis reputedly said, “Preach the gospel at all times, and when necessary, use words.” A friend told me the other day that she doesn’t “preach” to her non-believing husband, but rather prays he’ll be drawn … Continue reading →

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Jesus and Santa

Posted on December 15, 2021 by mitchteemley

My Feature Blogger this week is Russell Brown of Russellings of the Spirit. I’ve featured Russ before because, well, I just plain like the guy. But ALSO because this “retired Methodist pastor, father, grandfather, stumbler, seeker, and servant” always–always–has something … Continue reading →

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Lights, Camera, Action

Posted on July 17, 2019 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Matthew Winters of Honest Thoughts from a Pastor. Matthew is a warts-and-all guy. He’s still young but, true to his blog’s title, he honestly addresses his own failings and spiritual restoration. Here and elsewhere … Continue reading →

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My Dress Rehearsal for Death

Posted on January 28, 2019 by mitchteemley

In the year 2000 I found a golf ball-sized lump in my neck. Not having swallowed any golf balls recently, I decided I’d better see a doctor. Dr. Yamagata was the opposite of the cold-but-efficient Asian doctor stereotype. He was … Continue reading →

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The Real Problem

Posted on December 5, 2018 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is the creator of Russellings of the Spirit, now in its 10th year. Russ is a wise, warm, and frequently witty Kansas City pastor whose frankness and transparency make him a relatable communicator to believers … Continue reading →

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