Category Archives: Self-Improvement

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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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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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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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What Is Prayer?

Posted on September 6, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo © by Mitch Teemley What Is Prayer? It’s a deceptively simple question. Consider pondering each of the following perspectives thoughtfully and, of course, prayerfully.  “Prayer is a refusal to settle for what is.” ~Walter Brueggemann “To clasp the hands … Continue reading →

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I’m Learning to Love My Broken Self

Posted on September 3, 2026 by mitchteemley

Image source: Kim Brown Today I’m Learning to Love My Broken Self Yes, I know the idea that we’re all broken isn’t a popular one. It seems many dislike the term because they assume it means either unfixable or unlovable. But … Continue reading →

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Commitment Takes Courage!

Posted on August 31, 2026 by mitchteemley

Photo by Andre Gaulin Thought for the Week: Commitment Takes Courage “Have you ever committed yourself to something without realizing it would permanently alter the course of your life?” ~The Wishing Map Planning is making a list of ‘Things to … Continue reading →

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Warning: This Isn’t a Blog Post!

Posted on January 24, 2026 by mitchteemley

Image by Caden Van Cleave Warning: This Isn’t a Blog Post, Part Deux This Is Only a Test… …of My Early Warning Blogger Burn-Out System. Were this an actual blog post, you would be instructed to take shelter in the nearest … Continue reading →

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Dream Vacation

Posted on January 19, 2023 by mitchteemley

Dreaming about where you’ll go on vacation this year? Check this out: You can rent this awesome boat out of Singapore! It comes with a full crew, and even a personal chef! Only one problem … (wait for it) … … Continue reading →

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