Tag Archives: spirituality

Empty People – Empty Churches

Posted on August 24, 2022 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is David Peever, pastor, ministry consultant and author of the book ‘Blueprint.’ I’ve found few people who cut so effectively and authentically to the heart of what true faith is amid our modern landscape of … Continue reading →

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When I Die

Posted on November 1, 2020 by mitchteemley

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” ~Ephesians 6:12 Who misses you when you … Continue reading →

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Best Vacation Ever?

Posted on April 13, 2020 by mitchteemley

It was Easter morning, the first time I’d ever decided to “get up and go to church.” I wasn’t sure I belonged, but when the preacher said, “He is risen” I joined in on the reply, “He is risen indeed!” … Continue reading →

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Celebrate Yourself!

Posted on August 23, 2019 by mitchteemley

Those who’ve read my past posts will know I’m not a fan of the self-esteem movement. Nevertheless, I do believe that, just as acknowledging our failings is important, there are times and ways in which self-appreciation is equally wise, healthy … Continue reading →

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A Real Person of Prayer

Posted on December 9, 2018 by mitchteemley

The philosopher-theologian Evelyn Underhill penned these words a hundred years ago.(God, grant that I might live to personify them.) “What then is a real man of prayer? “He is one who deliberately wills and steadily desires that his intercourse with … Continue reading →

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Our Journey Together

Posted on September 30, 2018 by mitchteemley

And the moment we think we are taking the journey alone, we have lost our way. Let us double back and find our travelling companions, and rediscover the One who put our feet on this path. Together.

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Enemy

Posted on August 28, 2017 by mitchteemley

“Our greatest enemy lives in the mirror.” ~The Wishing Map

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