Monthly Archives: September 2024

So many details, so little time…

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

It’s likely that if any of us sat down for a few minutes, we could come up with a laundry list of things we’d like to do – if only we had more time. I’m no exception because I’m constantly … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, September 30, 2024: Two Wolves

Posted on September 30, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Colossians 3;1-17 Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices and have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge after the image of its creator. Colossians 3:9-10 Reflect There’s an … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, September 29, 2024: Polycarp Who?

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 8:31-39 For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate … Continue reading →

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Busy two weeks ahead

Posted on September 29, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

What’s your #1 priority tomorrow? As a teacher, Mondays are always a big deal because they set the tone for the rest of the week. This week, however, this Monday is a much bigger deal because of a few factors. … Continue reading →

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Fueled by Accomplishment

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

I think we’re all energized when we set ourselves to something and see it through to fruition. Every time I take on a new project and reach the end of it successfully, it’s like I’ve gotten a breath of fresh … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, September 28, 2024: Tattooed

Posted on September 28, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Isaiah 43:1-7 But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob,     he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you;     I have called you by name, you are mine.” Isaiah 43:1 Reflect Tattoos … Continue reading →

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I don’t like to brag…

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

What’s the trait you value most about yourself? … and so I won’t. I funny have any traits that I absolutely love about myself — even my writing ability, which is on display every time I post something to my … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, September 27, 2024: Peace, peace…

Posted on September 27, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 4:2-9 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:7 Reflect One of the names for Jesus is the “Prince of Peace,” and the term is commonly used … Continue reading →

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Money = More time for writing

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

List three jobs you’d consider pursuing if money didn’t matter. This is a pretty easy list for me. The first two are related to my greatest passion — writing. The last one is a spiritual passion. But the time requirements … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, September 26, 2024: Judging on the Outside

Posted on September 26, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read 1 Samuel 16:1-13 But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look on his appearance or on the height of his stature, because I have rejected him. For the Lord sees not as man sees: man looks on the outward appearance, but the Lord looks on … Continue reading →

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