Tag Archives: spiritual growth

Are All Christians Hypocrites?

Posted on March 24, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week “I don’t go to church because churches are full of hypocrites!” This is an increasingly common sentiment. But is it true? Are churches full of hypocrites? Duh. Are AA meetings full of alcoholics? I’m a Christian, … Continue reading →

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Is Jesus Still on the Cross?

Posted on March 5, 2025 by mitchteemley

Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the traditional season of Lent, the 40 days leading up to Easter (the Greek word for Lent means “forty”). So what? That’s just old, dead tradition stuff, right? Even after my conversion, I … Continue reading →

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Following Jesus is Dangerous

Posted on September 29, 2024 by mitchteemley

When asked, “Are you Jesus of Nazareth?” Jesus, “knowing all that was coming,” replied, “I am.” But when asked a short time later, “Are you his disciple?” the Apostle Peter, fearful of all that was coming, replied, “No, I’m not!” (John 18:4-5; 17). Despite … Continue reading →

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Hard? Yes. But Worth It.

Posted on July 28, 2024 by mitchteemley

“The real son of God is at your side. He is beginning to turn you into the same kind of thing as himself…to turn the tin soldier into a live man. The part of you that does not like it…is … Continue reading →

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Willpower vs. Wordpower

Posted on July 8, 2024 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Willpower! It’s the key to rebooting our lives, to making all of our bad habits go away and all of our dreams come true. Right? And for people of faith, it’s the key to stopping “that … Continue reading →

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Sharing and Growing in Your Faith

Posted on June 26, 2024 by mitchteemley

Preachers, teachers and group leaders: If you’re looking for a fun illustration to set up your talk on spiritual growth and sharing your faith, my 4-minute video “Jésus GO” may be just the thing! It’s available from my church film … Continue reading →

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Count the Cost

Posted on June 16, 2024 by mitchteemley

“Count the cost… Those of you who do not give up all you possess cannot be my disciples.” ~Luke 14:28, 33 “(But) if you continue in my word, then you are truly my disciples. And you will know the truth, … Continue reading →

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Speaking the Truth

Posted on June 9, 2024 by mitchteemley

God is love. ~1 John 4:8 Therefore, if we do not speak out of love, we do not speak for God Period ∗

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Kindle the Flame

Posted on May 5, 2024 by mitchteemley

“If my life is fruitless, it doesn’t matter who praises me, and if my life is fruitful, it doesn’t matter who criticizes me.” ~John Bunyan ∗

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Becoming Complete

Posted on May 2, 2024 by mitchteemley

There’s a paradox in Jesus’ teachings: Again and again he tells me that what I want I must give. But I don’t have it to give because I am incomplete. So what must I do? I must let him invade … Continue reading →

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