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Everything Is a Miracle

Posted on March 8, 2026 by mitchteemley

All Things Are Possible “There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” ~Albert Einstein I Was Intrigued to Learn… …that the word … Continue reading →

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Love vs. Power

Posted on August 8, 2021 by mitchteemley

Photo by Tante Tati “Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person, though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die. But God demonstrates his love for us in that, while we were still sinners, Christ died … Continue reading →

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A Worthy Life

Posted on March 22, 2021 by mitchteemley

Photo by Christian Holzinger Thought for the Week No one who lived for riches or fame or power ever died satisfied. So live for what is worthy, what neither moth nor rust can destroy (Matthew 6:19). It may or may … Continue reading →

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Everything Is a Miracle

Posted on January 3, 2021 by mitchteemley

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” ~Albert Einstein I was intrigued to learn that the word “possible” in Matthew 19:26 … Continue reading →

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The Queen of Soul

Posted on August 17, 2018 by mitchteemley

Titles and accolades are often little more than hype. Not hers. I was honored to meet Aretha Franklin decades ago when my band did an ABC special with her. Like many artists, she was an introvert, with a shy smile … Continue reading →

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The Power of Words

Posted on February 2, 2018 by mitchteemley

Start Here I believe in the power of story to speak truth into people’s lives (including my own), hence the name of this blog site. I also believe in the power of words to change how I think and live—and … Continue reading →

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The Power of Story

Posted on May 2, 2017 by mitchteemley

“Tell ‘em there’s power in Story,” the old gnome whispered. “Power ter heal and power ter hurt. Tell ‘em ter use their stories ter heal.” ~from The Wishing Map Source of my blog site’s title–and something I believe in rather … Continue reading →

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Shake the Gates!

Posted on April 30, 2017 by mitchteemley

You have the key. Use it!

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Alien Invasion!

Posted on December 20, 2016 by mitchteemley

2,000 years ago our planet was invaded by a Being of inconceivable power. His spaceship: the womb of a Jewish teenager. His weapon: a form of love more powerful than all of the lasers or phasers that will ever be … Continue reading →

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The Wishing Map 131

Posted on February 6, 2016 by mitchteemley

Note: To read The Wishing Map from the beginning, click here. The Wishing Map Chapter Twenty-Four: The Long Night (continued) Previously: Gina began her final defense against the suddenly-immense Questing Beast. ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ Every few seconds the Beast tried to free itself by jerking its head to … Continue reading →

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