Mitch Teemley - The Power of Story
A multi-award-winning writer, director and filmmaker who uses The Power of Story to speak truth into people's lives, including his own.| Mitch Teemley - The Power of Story
I became utterly fascinated when gathering these images. Dolls aren’t “just dolls.” They’re sculptures-with-attitude! Sure, some are cute, but in unexpected ways (see werewolf babies below). Others are funny or provocative. In short, they’re even more varied than people. Why? … Continue reading → The post Think You’ve Seen Dolls? Think Again! first appeared on Mitch Teemley.| Mitch Teemley
Stress produces strength. Body builders know that muscles pushed to their limits respond by growing thicker and stronger. Likewise, studies show that people who experience trauma often develop a “survivor personality.” They cope better when facing trials. They’re more resilient, … Continue reading → The post Be a Survivor, Not a Victim first appeared on Mitch Teemley.| Mitch Teemley
It seems an odd question to ask in this enlightened era (as if). But it’s worth asking every day. My country just celebrated Women’s Equality Day. And I’m glad we did. Because women will always be equal. Yet their right … Continue reading → The post Votes for Women? Yes! But Why? first appeared on Mitch Teemley.| Mitch Teemley
Preachers, teachers and group leaders: Classes have resumed at schools and universities, or will soon. If you’re looking for an unforgettable illustration to set up a talk on grace, my 2-minute video Grace 101 (below) may be just the thing! It’s available from my church … Continue reading → The post An Unforgetable Lesson in Grace first appeared on Mitch Teemley.| Mitch Teemley
My Real Memoir “You don’t have to cough,” I told God. To wit, “You don’t have to make a sound or produce a theatrical burst of light for me to believe you’re here.” In fact, looking back, it seemed God … Continue reading → The post The Biggest Leap of My Life first appeared on Mitch Teemley.| Mitch Teemley
Thought for the Week In my fantasy novel The Wishing Map, a fierce impromptu battle breaks out between two groups of naims (gnomes) in the midst of a storytelling contest. One beloved old naim, Tuber, is fatally injured while trying … Continue reading → The post Writers: Use Your Stories to Heal! first appeared on Mitch Teemley.| Mitch Teemley
What a strange era we find ourselves in. 2025 is, in many ways, comparable to the world war years. Reminders of human mortality assault us daily. Still, death has always been with us, as Seneca the Younger observed in the … Continue reading → The post We Are Not Alone in Death first appeared on Mitch Teemley.| Mitch Teemley
Old Myth: When a lady wants to be a mommy, a stork magically appears overhead with a baby in its beak and drops it into the lady’s house! But if the lady doesn’t want it–poof!–the stork takes it away! New … Continue reading → The post Where Do Babies Come From? first appeared on Mitch Teemley.| Mitch Teemley
“One person’s junk is another person’s treasure.” There are lots of junk artists in the world. But they all have one thing in common: they see robots, flying machines and winged horses where we see rusty bolts, tarnished cutlery and … Continue reading → The post Rejected. And Yet Better Than Ever! first appeared on Mitch Teemley.| Mitch Teemley
Dear Mr. Elohim, Re. My Heart: May I begin by saying how much I appreciate the Wisdom and Maturity features you designed into this thing. Although I could wish they didn’t take an entire lifetime to become fully functional. Re. … Continue reading → The post Two Letters to My Manufacturer first appeared on Mitch Teemley.| Mitch Teemley
A multi-award-winning writer, director and filmmaker who uses The Power of Story to speak truth into people's lives, including his own.| Mitch Teemley - The Power of Story
Picking Kathy up before the Prom (vintage super-8 film) My Real Memoir How could I forget my first love? Every now and then, when I was a teenager, Dad would drive us all the way to Hollywood for dinner. And that usually meant the Small World Importium, a wondrous imports shop and restaurant featuring international| Mitch Teemley - The Power of Story
The Wishing Map is a full-length fantasy that is being posted episodically at this site. To read the previous episode click here. To read it from the start, click here. Gina and Zack’s quest …| Mitch Teemley
