Tag Archives: salvation

Holy Bible!

Posted on May 1, 2022 by mitchteemley

The Mitch & Allen comedy routine Holy Bible! is a spoof of the classic 1960s TV series Batman (published by Skit Guys). It was one of the most popular Mitch & Allen sketches when we were on tour — thousands … Continue reading →

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Use Me

Posted on April 3, 2022 by mitchteemley

“When you’re drowning and someone is reaching down from a rock and says, ‘Grab my hand!’ you do it! That’s when it’s all right to use someone, Alec, because that’s how they got there. That’s how I did. I mean, … Continue reading →

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Are You Madly in Love With God?

Posted on April 25, 2021 by mitchteemley

Artist unknown There’s an old saying that goes, “If Jesus isn’t Lord of all, he isn’t Lord at all.” Does that sound too radical? Well, you know what, Jesus is a radical sort of guy. But think about it another … Continue reading →

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God, Save Us From Ourselves

Posted on March 28, 2021 by mitchteemley

“I know that nothing good lives in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out… Oh, what a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me … Continue reading →

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Bring Your Umbrella

Posted on February 7, 2021 by mitchteemley

“Once, all of the villagers decided to pray for rain. On the day of prayer all the people gathered, but only one boy came with an umbrella. That is faith.” ~Unknown One of the least understood teachings of the Bible … Continue reading →

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How to Have a Merry COVID Christmas

Posted on December 17, 2020 by mitchteemley

Honestly? Like all the Whos in Whoville, my wife and I were pretty depressed when we first started talking about Christmas this year. It seemed Grinch-19 had stolen it right out from under us! For the first time in her … Continue reading →

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Redeeming Our World

Posted on August 8, 2020 by mitchteemley

“Then the LORD God took the man and placed him in the garden of Eden to cultivate and watch over it.” ~Genesis 2:15 As we return, post-lockdown, to the world around us, so does the pollution we create. If it … Continue reading →

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My Rock

Posted on August 2, 2020 by mitchteemley

“When you’re drowning and someone reaches down from a rock and says, ‘Grab my hand!” you do it! That’s when it’s all right to use someone, Alec. Because that’s how they got there That’s how I did. That’s how my … Continue reading →

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Only One Life

Posted on June 17, 2019 by mitchteemley

I avoid “Christianese” like the plague. I can speak it fluently, but it’s not my native language. Don’t get me wrong, I’m a bona fide Jesus follower. It’s just that those who speak in code seldom reach anyone but themselves. … Continue reading →

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Heaven?

Posted on March 14, 2019 by mitchteemley

Many will say: Those who do this and steer clear of that clearly have God tucked under their hat. And those who’ve insured themselves against fire by naming the cross and defaming desire are certain their names must appear on … Continue reading →

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