Tag Archives: rebirth

Caterpillars Don’t Become Butterflies!

Posted on March 10, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Did you know that caterpillars are not “transformed” into butterflies? In metamorphosis (the name of the process), a caterpillar is liquefied. Only after its actual death can an entirely new creature, a butterfly, emerge! Most people’s … Continue reading →

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My Self in Quotes

Posted on October 30, 2017 by mitchteemley

“If anyone would be my disciple, let them disown themselves, take up their cross daily and follow me. Anyone who tries to save their life will lose it, but anyone who loses their life for my sake will save it.”  … Continue reading →

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Caterpillars Don’t Become Butterflies!

Posted on January 6, 2015 by mitchteemley

Did you know that caterpillars are not “transformed” into butterflies? In metamorphosis (the name of the process), a caterpillar is liquefied. Only after its actual death can entirely new creature, a butterfly, emerge! But most people’s image of the process … Continue reading →

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