Tag Archives: wisdom

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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What Is Faith?

Posted on March 15, 2026 by mitchteemley

What Is Faith? Once, all of the villagers decided to pray for rain. On the day of prayer all the people gathered, but only one little boy came with an umbrella. That is faith.* One of the least understood teachings … Continue reading →

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Be the Change You Want to See

Posted on March 9, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Aaron Burden Thought for the Week The phrase “be the change you want to see” has been attributed to many people. But in one form or another it’s been around for as long as anyone can remember. Why? … 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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Healthy Trees Never Stop Growing

Posted on February 2, 2026 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week: Healthy Trees Never Stop Growing “If a tree’s strength is judged while it is still a seed, it is mistaken as weak.” ~Idowu Koyenikan “The media only writes about the sinners and the scandals. But that’s … Continue reading →

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Five Things to Change in 2026

Posted on January 17, 2026 by mitchteemley

Five Things to Change in 2026 Change your look: Change your outlook: Change your habits: Change your attitude: Change your perspective: Note: Thanks to Carolyn at Nuggets of Gold for suggesting several of these.

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