Monthly Archives: September 2024

Admiration for Hard-working Ancestors

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

What aspects of your cultural heritage are you most proud of or interested in? Whenever I’ve thought of people’s heritages, I’ve been a bit envious because I never really thought of myself as having much of a heritage. After all, … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, September 25, 2024: Real Freedom

Posted on September 25, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 3:1-14 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize … Continue reading →

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Not very brand loyal

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

What brands do you associate with? There aren’t many brands to which I have a strong loyalty. Sure, I love Coca-Cola over Pepsi any day of the week. Most Coke lovers will tell you that Pepsi is far too sweet … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 24, 2024: Living the Vision

Posted on September 24, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 3:1-14 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize … Continue reading →

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Soar with your strengths

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

What could you do more of? When I was about 24 years old, I was in the college chorale at FCCJ (Florida Community College at Jacksonville). My mother had arranged an audition for me, and it had gone well enough … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, September 23, 2024: Racing With God’s Confidence

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 3:1-14 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize … Continue reading →

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Mom was a fountain of wisdom

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received? My mother was a source of so much wisdom, but one of the best pieces of advice she ever gave me was about limiting what I say. She told me that … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, September 22, 2024: Dare to Be a Daniel

Posted on September 22, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Daniel 6 Then the king commanded, and Daniel was brought and cast into the den of lions. The king declared to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, deliver you!” Daniel 6:16 Reflect Life isn’t always easy. In fact, … Continue reading →

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My faith gives me energy

Posted on September 21, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

What things give you energy? Life has a way of wearing you down, but I’ve found that when I turn my thoughts away from my circumstances and toward the Lord, I get a fresh burst of strength to make it … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, September 21, 2024: Don’t Leave Room for Sin

Posted on September 21, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 4:10-20 Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. Philippians 4:11 Reflect America has had its share of sad stories, but few are as sadly tragic … Continue reading →

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