Tag Archives: resurrection

Another Choice

Posted on April 20, 2022 by mitchteemley

Photo by Lukas Hron My Featured Blogger this week is Larry Paul Brown of LPB – Quest. I chose this brief post because, although for many Easter is already over, to those who grasp its full meaning, it never ended. … Continue reading →

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Paid in Full

Posted on April 17, 2022 by mitchteemley

When Jesus had reached the end of his suffering on the cross, he said, “It is finished. And then, bowing his head, yielded up his spirit” (John 19:30). The original Greek for “it is finished” is simply teleo. It’s a … Continue reading →

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Only One Death

Posted on October 3, 2021 by mitchteemley

Only one death–not an act of hate, but of love–ever brought anyone else back to life. †

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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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Sunday’s Comin’! But meanwhile…

Posted on April 3, 2021 by mitchteemley

“Just as when we were children, we were afraid to be alone in the dark and could only be assured by the presence of someone who loved us. Well this is exactly what happened on Holy Saturday, the voice of … Continue reading →

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Easter Traditions Around the World

Posted on April 10, 2020 by mitchteemley

Easter traditions vary wildly, from the sacred to the profane (mostly the former), from the “Oh, how beautiful!” to the “Say what?” Here on this Easter weekend are some images and descriptions of Easter traditions around the world. I hope … Continue reading →

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Discipleship is Dangerous!

Posted on April 23, 2019 by mitchteemley

There are record numbers of suicides. Record levels of depression. Record levels of domestic abuse. Our world has never been more desperate for followers of Jesus to show the way out of this growing darkness! But the workers are few … Continue reading →

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Risen

Posted on April 21, 2019 by mitchteemley

He is Risen! He is Risen in Me. “I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the son … Continue reading →

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The Powers of Darkness

Posted on April 1, 2018 by mitchteemley

Then the powers of darkness gathered their full strength against Jesus and took Him down. And He said, “You win.” But then He rose from the dead and said, “Seriously? April fools!” You can’t keep a good man down. He … Continue reading →

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Plot Spoiler

Posted on March 31, 2018 by mitchteemley

I confess: I skipped ahead and read the last chapter.

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