Tag Archives: trust

A Peaceful Heart

Posted on September 26, 2021 by mitchteemley

Photo by Marko Blažević “Peace is simplicity of heart,  serenity of mind,  tranquility of the soul,  the bond of love.  Peace means order,  harmony in our whole being…  It is the holy joy of a heart in which God reigns.” … Continue reading →

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Caption This Photo

Posted on September 2, 2021 by mitchteemley

Feel free to be snarky (hard to resist), or to wax metaphorical like some of these writers have: “When a man is standing at the top of a cliff, it isn’t fear of falling that keeps him rooted to the edge … Continue reading →

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Why We Need to Believe “In” Him

Posted on August 22, 2021 by mitchteemley

Image courtesy of truthvine.com One night many years ago, I ran into a young woman “witnessing” on a street corner. She told me Jesus loved me, but that I needed “to believe in Him in order to be saved.” I … Continue reading →

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Who Makes Your Decisions?

Posted on August 1, 2021 by mitchteemley

“Crossroads” (Diamond Consultants) In Genesis 13, were told that Abram (whose spiritual legacy is immeasurable) and his nephew Lot had done exceedingly well as shepherds. So much so, that they needed to divide their flocks and lands. So Abram allowed … Continue reading →

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Bring Your Umbrella

Posted on February 7, 2021 by mitchteemley

“Once, all of the villagers decided to pray for rain. On the day of prayer all the people gathered, but only one boy came with an umbrella. That is faith.” ~Unknown One of the least understood teachings of the Bible … Continue reading →

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A Childlike Faith

Posted on January 17, 2021 by mitchteemley

Photo Credit: Santa Monica, United States – Lauren Lulu Taylor (unsplash.com) “A complete life is the life of a child. When I am fully conscious of my awareness of Christ, there is something wrong. It is the sick person who … Continue reading →

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Harvest of Hope

Posted on November 27, 2020 by mitchteemley

“Hope means hoping when things are hopeless, or it is no virtue at all… As long as matters are really hopeful, hope is mere flattery or platitude. It is only when everything is hopeless that hope begins to be a … Continue reading →

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Hold Fast

Posted on November 8, 2020 by mitchteemley

“Have courage for the great sorrows of life, and patience for the small ones. And when you have laboriously accomplished your daily task, go to sleep in peace. God is awake.” ~Victor Hugo God is awake. ∴

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Tend to Your Roots

Posted on September 6, 2020 by mitchteemley

“The death of a dream is often a subtle form of idolatry. We lose faith in the God who gave us the big dream and settle for a small dream that we can accomplish without his help.” ~Mark Batterson

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After the Storm

Posted on August 30, 2020 by mitchteemley

Buildings that have been traumatized by storms need restoration. So do human hearts. 2020 has been full of such storms. I know of no greater path to restoration than to trust in our designer and builder, the One who loves … Continue reading →

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