Tag Archives: Rick Warren

Healthy Trees Never Stop Growing

Posted on February 2, 2026 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week: Healthy Trees Never Stop Growing “If a tree’s strength is judged while it is still a seed, it is mistaken as weak.” ~Idowu Koyenikan “The media only writes about the sinners and the scandals. But that’s … Continue reading →

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Good Pain

Posted on March 6, 2022 by mitchteemley

“Don’t try to get out of anything prematurely. Let endurance finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, lacking in nothing.” ~James 1:3-4 “For through your patient endurance you will gain your soul.” ~Luke 21:19 ~Ω~

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Breathe!

Posted on May 16, 2021 by mitchteemley

From the Mitch & Allen comedy sketch “Batman“ Prayer is putting oneself in the hands of God, at His disposition, and listening to His voice in the depth of our hearts.” ~Mother Teresa “First open your heart, then open your … Continue reading →

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Existentialist Family Holiday

Posted on June 28, 2018 by mitchteemley

Summer is officially here (in my hemisphere, anyway). And you know what that means: Vacation planning! May your holidays be free of angst. Some tips: Avoid Kafka Festivals, bald sopranos, any town named Weltschmerz, and any place that has No … Continue reading →

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No Growth Without Change

Posted on January 14, 2018 by mitchteemley
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To Grow…

Posted on April 1, 2017 by mitchteemley

We’re on this journey together.

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