Tag Archives: thought for the week

What’s Wrong with Our World?

Posted on May 11, 2026 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week “It will never be known what acts of cowardice have been motivated by the fear of not looking sufficiently progressive.” ~Charles Péguy What’s wrong with our world? I don’t know of any nation or society that’s … Continue reading →

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It’s Getting Better All the Time

Posted on May 4, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Isabella and Zsa Fischer Thought for the Week “I’ve got to admit it’s getting better, a little better all the time. (Echo: It can’t get no worse.)” “It’s Getting Better All the Time.” Although the lyrics to this … Continue reading →

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Humility Keeps Us Real

Posted on April 27, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Kyle Johnson Thought for the Week Humility keeps us real: I’m always surprised by the number of attractive, scantily-clad young women who want to be my friends on Facebook. I mean, we don’t have any friends in common, … Continue reading →

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Life Is a Daring Adventure

Posted on April 20, 2026 by mitchteemley

Angel’s Landing, Zion National Park (shaleewanders.com) Thought for the Week Security is an illusion. Life is an adventure. It’s not about avoiding risks, but about taking the right ones for the right reasons.  “Why not go out on a limb? … Continue reading →

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Slow-Growing Beauty

Posted on April 13, 2026 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week Slow-Growing Beauty. I captured this image of a budding magnolia tree on an early spring walk. It was the first time I’d ever bothered to photograph buds. In fact, I rarely even noticed them. Instead, early … Continue reading →

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Live a Worthy Life

Posted on April 6, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Christian Holzinger Thought for the Week Live a Worthy Life: No one who lived for riches or fame or power ever died satisfied. So live a life “that neither moth nor rust can destroy.” It may or may not … Continue reading →

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The Problem With People

Posted on March 30, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Vitor Fontes Thought for the Week The problem with people is that they’re just people. And the best way to deal with them is to remember that. If you forgive them for that (and yourself in the bargain), … Continue reading →

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I Choose to Believe in Free Will

Posted on March 16, 2026 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week: I Choose to Believe in Free Will There are those who do not believe in free will, of course. And they are free to believe that, if they wish (see what I did there?). But I … Continue reading →

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Be the Change You Want to See

Posted on March 9, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Aaron Burden Thought for the Week The phrase “be the change you want to see” has been attributed to many people. But in one form or another it’s been around for as long as anyone can remember. Why? … Continue reading →

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Our Love Is Not Enough

Posted on March 2, 2026 by mitchteemley

Image source: pinterest.com Thought for the Week: Our Love Is Not Enough Tabloid Title #1: God doesn’t want to be #1 in our lives! Pretty tabloidy, right? Maybe not quite up there with “Space Aliens Greet President!” But the thing … Continue reading →

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