Tag Archives: Valentine’s Day

Is Love the Ultimate Force?

Posted on February 16, 2026 by mitchteemley

From my novelization of the movie Healing River Thought for the Week: Is Love the Ultimate Force? Last Weekend… Most of the world celebrated Valentine’s Day, love’s official calendar day. Which, unfortunately, has a rep for being a sales gimmick … Continue reading →

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Pre-Valentine’s Day Notes to Self

Posted on February 12, 2026 by mitchteemley

Pre-Valentine’s Day Notes to Self It’s been the snowiest February ever. And so, while my wife the Breadwinner (I’m the Sensitive Artist) is off making ends meet, I’ve had to muscle-up. By which I mean (screaming joints notwithstanding) facing lightyears-below-freezing … Continue reading →

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I Have Promises to Keep

Posted on February 15, 2025 by mitchteemley

A Filmmaker’s Journal Twelve years ago, I met a man who altered my life forever. Mike, a producer and fledgling screenwriter, had spearheaded the formation of a production company called St. Michael Movies. And now they were casting their second … Continue reading →

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50 Magical Places to Be In Love

Posted on February 14, 2025 by mitchteemley

Some places are objectively beautiful. They take our breath away, and then return it to us full of light and hope. Yet magical places are everywhere, even in the “bad parts of town.” Why? Because we carry the real magic, … Continue reading →

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True Love Exaggerates — Always!!!!

Posted on February 13, 2025 by mitchteemley

Hyperbole [hīˈpərbəlē] noun: extravagant exaggeration Lovers and fishermen are the two classes of people officially allowed to lie. In fact, when it comes to love songs, hyperbole is a must. Would Marvin Gaye’s classic love song be the same if it … Continue reading →

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Five Years Ago This Month

Posted on February 6, 2025 by mitchteemley

Five years ago, my wife and I took a spur-of-the-moment Valentine’s Day trip to Florida. We had no idea it would be our last vacation before something called a “coronavirus” was re-labelled COVID 19 and turned the world upside down. … Continue reading →

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It’s Hard Being the Short Month

Posted on February 5, 2025 by mitchteemley

April: Let’s throw a party! October: Awesome! Who shall we invite? April: Oh, you know, all the cool months. October: What about what’s-his-name, February? April: Oh, him. Everybody loves his partner Valentine’s Day, but kind of ignores him. So he … Continue reading →

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Three Tales of Life-Changing Love

Posted on January 29, 2025 by mitchteemley

Three Powerful Illustrations Pastors, teachers, and church drama groups: Each of these scenes (perfect for Valentine’s Day) focuses on the joys and challenges of finding–and keeping–a life-changing love. And all three are now available from my script publisher SkitGuys.com! Click on titles to … Continue reading →

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Valentine’s Day Reminder

Posted on February 12, 2024 by mitchteemley

Wednesday is Valentine’s Day! Don’t forget to buy something for that special creep in your life. Thought for the Week “We accept the love we think we deserve.” ~Stephen Chbosky “Let men tremble to win the hand of woman, unless … Continue reading →

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The “I Love You” Game

Posted on February 16, 2023 by mitchteemley

I have a friend who’s unhappy in his marriage and is thinking of leaving. This is the conversation I hope to have with him. “What should I do?” he asks, not really wanting to hear the answer. “Put it to … Continue reading →

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