Tag Archives: wisdom

Fairness Is Overrated

Posted on August 10, 2026 by mitchteemley

Source: cbr.com Thought for the Week: Fairness Is Overrated “The world isn’t fair, Calvin.” “I know, Dad, but why isn’t it ever unfair in my favor?” ~Bill Watterson There’s great wisdom, I think, in learning to stop expecting fairness. By … Continue reading →

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Who Makes Your Decisions?

Posted on August 9, 2026 by mitchteemley

Artwork source: Diamond Consultants Who makes your decisions? In Genesis 13, we’re 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 … Continue reading →

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Loss Teaches Us How to Live

Posted on August 3, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Tetyana Kovrina Thought for the Week: Loss Teaches Us How to Live “Nothing can truly be taken from us. There is nothing to lose. Inner peace begins when we stop saying, ‘I have lost it,’ and instead say, … Continue reading →

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Using Others Wounds Our Souls

Posted on July 20, 2026 by mitchteemley

“Manipulator” (career attraction.com) Thought for the Week: Using Others Wounds Our Souls “Have you ever manipulated someone, and then felt remorse? Did you fix that bridge? Or did you burn it?” ~The Wishing Map We were created for something better … Continue reading →

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Learn From the Past, Live in the Present

Posted on July 13, 2026 by mitchteemley

Roy T. Bennett Thought for the Week Learn from the past, live in the present: If we are wise (and if we are not, no advice will help), we will learn not to dwell in a place where change is … Continue reading →

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What Makes Us Civilized?

Posted on July 6, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Biljana Martinic Thought for the Week What makes us civilized? Dictionary.com defines civilized as “having an advanced or humane culture.” One that responds collectively to the goodness that is intrinsic in each of us at birth. It’s what … 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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Discovering the Beauty of the Unexpected

Posted on June 8, 2026 by mitchteemley

Killer Whale, Norway (buzzerilla.com) Thought for the Week We all appreciate classical beauty. But there’s an even greater in pleasure in discovering the beauty of the unexpected, the asymmetrically balanced, the imperfectly perfect that resonates more deeply with us. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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I Always Knew You Loved Me, Mom

Posted on May 7, 2026 by mitchteemley

I made the above Mother’s Day video a few years back. I’ve posted it here so you can share it with others, if you wish. To show it at a church or other public gathering, click here. Mom was twenty … Continue reading →

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Humility Keeps Us Real

Posted on April 27, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Kyle Johnson Thought for the Week Humility keeps us real: I’m always surprised by the number of attractive, scantily-clad young women who want to be my friends on Facebook. I mean, we don’t have any friends in common, … Continue reading →

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