Tag Archives: Trump

What Is Christian Nationalism?

Posted on January 27, 2021 by mitchteemley

My Featured Blogger this week is Laura of Enough Light. Dallas Theological Seminary graduate and preacher/teacher Laura lives with her husband Bob and several beloved non-human family members. As a passionate supporter of authentic Christianity, she’s not afraid to throw … Continue reading →

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Wage Peace!

Posted on January 8, 2021 by mitchteemley

Right now, my country and many others are in desperate need of peacemakers, people who can bridge the gaps that others cannot bridge. Peacemaking is the opposite of weakness, it is strength in its purest form. Yes, peacemakers use words, … Continue reading →

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The Cost of Freedom in 2020

Posted on November 5, 2020 by mitchteemley

I wrote the words below after the 2016 U.S. elections. This year, the issues seem completely different. But are they? True, we’ve had four years of bluster from a man who believes not so much in conservative values as in … Continue reading →

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Profanity 101

Posted on May 17, 2019 by mitchteemley

No, I’m not going to teach you how to cuss. My guess is you already know how. When I was in my early 20s, I was proud of my liberal use of profanity. It was what set me apart from … Continue reading →

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Scapegoat

Posted on August 15, 2017 by mitchteemley

Scapegoats were the animals the ancient Hebrews laid their hands on in order to cast away their sins. It was a symbolic act, meaning, “I’m ashamed of the evil in myself and I publicly disown it.” The key to healing … Continue reading →

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Curmudgeon

Posted on June 29, 2017 by mitchteemley

Curmudgeon (noun): Ill-tempered or cantankerous person. Usually older and male. E.g. How I feel when I read political news.

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An Open Letter to President Trump

Posted on January 20, 2017 by mitchteemley

Dear President Trump, I’ve tried so hard to figure out how to articulate what I need from you, what I believe the people of the United States and the rest of the world need, from you. I can’t find the … Continue reading →

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Opinions!

Posted on October 20, 2016 by mitchteemley

Some things never change.

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Caption this Photo

Posted on September 16, 2016 by mitchteemley

My thoughts: This is either… Mount Tushmore Mount Rushmore seen from the Canadian side American voters during the upcoming elections or…? Feel free to vote for your favorite. Winner will have their posterior carved on this mountain. Not really, but … Continue reading →

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The Donald for President!

Posted on September 3, 2016 by mitchteemley

What?  You were thinking I meant some other cartoon character named Donald? ⇔ ⇔ ⇔ Note: the above is not meant to be a statement for or against any particular candidate (see Hillary Quits!). I will, however, confess to being a laugh … Continue reading →

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