Tag Archives: wisdom

Dear God, We Need to Talk

Posted on January 8, 2026 by mitchteemley

Image source: Deconstruction of Negative Labels Dear God, We Need to Talk My Note to God Dear God, we need to talk. I understand why you’ve allowed me to suffer in the past. Because I learned from those trialsĀ and, heck, … Continue reading →

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We’re Here to Grow Our Souls

Posted on January 5, 2026 by mitchteemley

Artwork by Marek Ruzyk Thought for the Week: We’re Here to Grow Our Souls I still have a lot left to learn. But one thing I know is this: We’re not here to simply live until we die. We’re here … Continue reading →

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Professor Albert Einstein’s Advice for 2026

Posted on January 1, 2026 by mitchteemley

Professor Albert Einstein’s Advice for 2026 Albert Einstein needs no introduction. Not only is he the veritable icon for the word ā€œgenius,ā€ heā€™s also one of the most quoted (and misquoted) people on earth. We’re entering the most rapid and … Continue reading →

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Jesus’ Birth Changed the World Forever

Posted on December 21, 2025 by mitchteemley

“Origins” by Lucy West (pixels.com) Jesus’s birth, the Incarnation, changed the world forever.Ā It changed my life, even before I knew it had, and countless others in the same way. How has it changed yours? ā€œBy virtue of Creation, and still … Continue reading →

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The Most Quotable Person in History

Posted on December 20, 2025 by mitchteemley

Image be ColiNOOB There’s no doubt about it. Ladies and gentlemen, allow me to introduce you to the most quotable person in history: Anonymous “Common sense is the least common of all the senses.” ~Anonymous ā€œA bank is a place … Continue reading →

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The Thought for the Week Collection

Posted on October 20, 2025 by mitchteemley

Dear blogger friends: I’m in the midst of a week-long project. And so, in an effort to avoid creative overload, I’m taking a break from blogging. Meanwhile, I’m inviting you to peruse this extensive collection of: Thoughts for the Week … Continue reading →

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Listen More and Talk Less

Posted on October 11, 2025 by mitchteemley

“Let everyone be swift to listen, and slow to speak.” ~James 1:19 ā€œFor it is better to remain silent at the risk of being thought a fool, than to talk and remove all doubt.ā€ ~Maurice Switzer ā€œSilence is the language … 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 Ļˆ

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My Advice to a King

Posted on September 7, 2025 by mitchteemley

Image source: christianityiq.com To whom it may concern (you know who you are): Be bigger than your enemies, smaller than your God, and equal to your subjects. āˆ“

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It’s the Little Things That Matter

Posted on September 6, 2025 by mitchteemley

When you find God in the little things they cease to be little things Ī¶

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