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Live Life With a Sense of Responsibility

Posted on February 23, 2025 by mitchteemley

“Live life with a due sense of responsibility, not as those who do not know the meaning of life, but as those who do.” ~Ephesians 5:15 (Phillips) ≅

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Four Steps to Becoming a Superhero

Posted on January 15, 2025 by mitchteemley

1) Choose the right costume (very important). 2) Wear costume no matter how hard it is to put on. 3) Practice being super every day. 4) Choose a Super-name no one else has (very important). Have a Super Year, friends! … Continue reading →

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7 Components of Spiritual Leadership

Posted on January 13, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Moses wasn’t a natural leader. He was a vision guy—great at talking to burning bushes, not so great at talking to hoards of Hebrews. He was also passionate and strong-willed (ahem, I can relate). He tried … Continue reading →

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I’m Not an Actor, I Just Play One on TV

Posted on December 5, 2024 by mitchteemley

Oh, all right, yes, I’m an actor. Heck, I even have a diploma to prove it. But that doesn’t automatically mean they let me act on TV, or anyplace else for that matter (you know how “they” are). Why? I … Continue reading →

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What if You Don’t “Follow Your Dreams”?

Posted on December 2, 2024 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week I’ve learned a few things in my____ years on this planet. But perhaps the most important is not to follow my dreams. Does that make me sound like a glass-is-half-empty kinda guy? In truth, I’m a … Continue reading →

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What If Success Isn’t Enough?

Posted on November 14, 2024 by mitchteemley

I come from a long line of short-lived people. So when my heart started demanding attention five years ago, I listened. My cardiologist had them fish a camera up inside me and do a heart-selfie (angiogram). Result? Like me, it … Continue reading →

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