The Instrument That Changed the World

Posted on April 19, 2025 by mitchteemley

The cross is both a crude instrument of torture and a precise surgical device. As the former, it demonstrates God’s unrelenting love for us. And as the latter, it cuts open our hearts and implants his life-giving presence in us.

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26 Responses to The Instrument That Changed the World

  1. kounselling says:
    April 19, 2025 at 11:43 am

    Never knew that. Where did you learn thos, Mitch?

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  2. Badfinger (Max) says:
    April 19, 2025 at 11:49 am

    Great post to start my day.

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  3. BHAViN shUkla says:
    April 19, 2025 at 12:03 pm

    Love this Mitch, thanks for sharing. Sometimes, dying is a simpler route than living for others. So maybe: “Nothing’s ever going to get better unless you love others so much you’re willing to live for them – even the ones who hate you…

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  4. L.G. says:
    April 19, 2025 at 12:21 pm

    Great post

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  5. pastorpete51 says:
    April 19, 2025 at 1:32 pm

    Happy Easter Mitch. Thank you for another year of sharing the good news (and some other intriguing stuff) in your own unique way!

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  6. RasmaSandra says:
    April 19, 2025 at 1:46 pm

    Thank you for sharing. Sure is good news and a different take on things, Happy Easter!

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  7. Kirsten Curcio says:
    April 19, 2025 at 3:26 pm

    Happy Easter, Mitch!

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  8. Liz Gauffreau says:
    April 19, 2025 at 4:09 pm

    Happy Easter, Mitch!

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  9. Ernest Prabhakar says:
    April 19, 2025 at 5:22 pm

    Amen! So beautiful… The Lorax would approve. 🙂

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  10. Any Element says:
    April 19, 2025 at 5:40 pm

    It is true, it is often seen as an instrument of torture by the ones who have something to hate

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  11. #hood says:
    April 19, 2025 at 7:45 pm

    where are you cora

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  12. seekingdivineperspective says:
    April 19, 2025 at 8:29 pm

    Our women’s book discussion group is finishing up “The Cross, Our Glory” by Spurgeon. We all agree that this year’s Good Friday service was the most meaningful ever, and it might be due to the new thoughts and meditations we’ve had for the past few months.
    Happy Resurrection Day, Mitch!

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  13. wendaswindowcom says:
    April 20, 2025 at 12:07 am

    Have a Great Easter Sunday, Mr. Teemley! 🌹

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  14. Nancy's Notes 🖊️🎶 says:
    April 20, 2025 at 8:25 am

    Wishing you a Blessed and Happy Easter, Mitch!

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  15. Beverley says:
    April 20, 2025 at 11:12 am

    Amen. Happy resurrection day.

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  16. Antique Works says:
    April 21, 2025 at 4:05 pm

    AMEN!

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  18. Nancy Homlitas says:
    April 22, 2025 at 4:40 pm

    I hope you enjoyed a most joyous Easter with your loved ones, Mitch. 🙂

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  19. wordancerblog says:
    April 22, 2025 at 9:38 pm

    Well, that snapped me out of my “feeling sorry for myself” funk. Thank you, Mitch, and Happy Belated Easter!

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