Tag Archives: truth

Two Things in Life You Can’t Fake

Posted on July 23, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Paul Duncan Two Things in Life You Can’t Fake: Singing and sincerity. People may not tell you, but they know instantly when you’re off-key. So, before you go out on stage, make sure your heart is in tune. … Continue reading →

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Always Tell the Truth, Even When You’re Lying

Posted on July 9, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Thom Milkovic Tips for Writers Always tell the truth, even when you’re lying. Um, what? Most of us are familiar with the Blind Men and the Elephant story. Its point is twofold: No one has a complete picture, … Continue reading →

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Are All Religions Equally Valid?

Posted on June 28, 2026 by mitchteemley

Image source: pinterest.com “Aslan,” said Lucy, “you’re bigger.” “That is because you are older, little one,” answered he. “Not because you are?” “I am not. But every year you grow, you will find me bigger.” ~C.S. Lewis (The Chronicles of … 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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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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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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In a False World Be Real

Posted on March 1, 2026 by mitchteemley

Image source: barrietoday.com In a False World, Be Real “From your precepts, I gain true understanding. Therefore, I hate every false way. Your word alone is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.” ~Psalm 119:104-105 In … Continue reading →

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Forever and Ever: Worlds Without End

Posted on February 26, 2026 by mitchteemley

Forever and Ever: Worlds Without End One of the Most Prominent Phrases… In both the Old and New Testaments is “forever and ever.” It’s usually translated this way because the original Greek, “eon of the eons,” means endless time. But since … Continue reading →

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Truth Is a Hard Path

Posted on February 9, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo: David John Terry (pinterest.com) Thought for the Week: Truth Is a Hard Path Truth Is Not Comforting It’s rocky and unpredictable, refusing to show us what we thought it would. Truth is a hard path to stay on: it … Continue reading →

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Who Will Rejoice When You Die?

Posted on January 25, 2026 by mitchteemley

Who Will Rejoice When You Die? “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.” ~Ephesians … Continue reading →

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