Category Archives: Inspiration and Motivation

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You Don’t Need to Love Yourself!

Posted on October 8, 2026 by mitchteemley

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Wisdom Begins in Wonder

Posted on October 5, 2026 by mitchteemley

Wisdom Begins in Wonder: A child’s sense of wonder is a priceless. Perhaps the only thing of equal value is its retention into adulthood. Continue reading →

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Divinely Inspired Art

Posted on October 4, 2026 by mitchteemley

You are an original work of divinely inspired art. “Now, if you just stop squirming around so I can finish you…” ~God Continue reading →

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Welcome to Church!

Posted on October 1, 2026 by mitchteemley

A Hilarious Message for Visitors and Churchgoers Alike Dear pastors, teachers, and church drama groups: When I first set foot inside a church, I wasn’t sure what I believed, or how to behave. Would I have the wrong views? The … Continue reading →

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Don’t Pass it On

Posted on September 28, 2026 by mitchteemley

Don’t Pass it On: Every one of us is challenged, by sheer virtue of being born, to do better than our parents. Continue reading →

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“Jesus Wasn’t a Christian”

Posted on September 27, 2026 by mitchteemley

“Jesus Wasn’t a Christian” Continue reading →

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How to Hit the Creative Bullseye

Posted on September 21, 2026 by mitchteemley

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A Broken and a Contrite Heart

Posted on September 20, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Ante Gudelj A Broken and a Contrite Heart From the film and soon-to-be-published novel, Healing River: “You know how you can’t actually fly in a picture of an airplane?” Peter asked. “Huh?” The boy sat up despite himself. … Continue reading →

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Forty-One Years Ago This Week

Posted on September 17, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Ashwini Chaudhary Forty-One Years Ago This Week I love the way the sky is always changing, never exactly the same, sometimes subtly different, sometimes breathtakingly so. One night in particular, the moon was a shimmering crescent cradled by … Continue reading →

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Yesterday I Was Clever

Posted on September 14, 2026 by mitchteemley

Thought for the Week: “Yesterday I Was Clever… “…so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” ~Rumi No one can remain young. Although some manage to approximate it by remaining foolish. Sadly, … Continue reading →

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