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The Faithful Wounds of a Friend

Posted on November 17, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week “The wounds of a friend are faithful, but the kisses of an enemy are lies.” ~Proverbs 27:6 “Is there someone who knows the real, ‘unimproved’ version of you and likes you anyway? Hold onto them!” ~The … Continue reading →

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Why You Need to Own Your Errors

Posted on November 10, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week “Admit your mistakes,” is hardly the motto of our current culture. If anything, it’s the opposite. Being exposed for having ever been anything other than what one claims to be can mark the end of a … Continue reading →

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Let’s Add Subtitles for the Truth-Impaired

Posted on November 6, 2025 by mitchteemley

Subtitles or closed-captions for the hearing-impaired: Most movies and TV shows have them. But what about subtexts? i.e. the underlying implications, or real meaning behind people’s words? Our world seems increasingly bent on implying subtexts that aren’t actually there. Why? Think of … Continue reading →

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Be the Light, Share the Light

Posted on October 9, 2025 by mitchteemley

Be the Light Share the Light ψ

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Praying God’s Words Back to Him

Posted on September 14, 2025 by mitchteemley

Some years ago, my prayer life, and in many ways my life-life, had grown stale. I knew the truth, but I wasn’t resting in it, rejoicing in it, growing in it. So I began memorizing, meditating upon, and praying Scriptures. … Continue reading →

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What Caricatures Teach Us About Ourselves

Posted on September 12, 2025 by mitchteemley

Caricatures have been around as long as people have. When we mock or tease someone, we do it by caricaturing them–exaggerating their features or mannerisms. My acting students once did a “celebrity roast” of me, imitating idiosyncrasies I barely knew I … Continue reading →

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True Independence Comes From Within

Posted on July 5, 2025 by mitchteemley

Many people are far from independent. So much of their freedom to choose where, how, and even if they live has been curtailed. So it’s important that we pursue independence for all people everywhere. But it’s also important for us to … Continue reading →

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Going Beyond 20/20 to Infinite Vision

Posted on June 30, 2025 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week 20/20 isn’t perfect. It’s simply normal vision. The first 20 represents the ability to see clearly from 20 feet away. The second represents your ability. So if someone brags about having “20/20,” they’re actually bragging about … Continue reading →

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May Your Life Always Reflect That Light

Posted on May 25, 2025 by mitchteemley

May your life always reflect that light. ∴

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Angry Words: The Seeds of Destruction

Posted on May 24, 2025 by mitchteemley

    “Wounded pride. Without it there would be no killing, no wars. At first, we may only respond with angry words. But angry words are the seeds of destruction.” ~The Wishing Map        “For pride goes before … Continue reading →

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