Monthly Archives: November 2024

Indiana Jones? Or Frank Sinatra?

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

I’m pretty basic in my style choices. Most days I wear a pair of slacks or khakis and one of my myriad Polo-style shirts. Every now and then I’ll throw in a long-sleeve shirt, but my look from day to … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, November 30, 2024: Miracles Still Happen

Posted on November 30, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read John  14:1-14 “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father.” John 14:12 Reflect The … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, November 29, 2024: Charity Is Always In Style

Posted on November 29, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 20 Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,    but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.Proverbs 20:17 Reflect One of my favorite aspects of the Christian faith is its emphasis on helping those in need. Jesus … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 28, 2024: True Thanksgiving

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 100 Enter his gates with thanksgiving,    and his courts with praise!    Give thanks to him; bless his name!Psalm 100:4 Reflect History is often discussed and debated, and it’s hard to get people to agree on the meaning of historical events. Sometimes … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, November 27, 2024: Don’t Lose Heart

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read 1 Chronicles 29:10-20 For we are strangers before you and sojourners, as all our fathers were. Our days on the earth are like a shadow, and there is no abiding.1 Chronicles 29:15 Reflect History is filled with little-known stories that … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving is ALL About the Special Dishes

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Thanksgiving has always been one of my favorite holidays, and one of the reasons I love it so much is because of the food we enjoyed over the years. My mother died in 2007, but her touch on the holidays … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, November 26, 2024: Giving Is Its Own Reward

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

First Sunday in Advent Read Proverbs 19 Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord,    and he will repay him for his deed.Proverbs 19:17 Reflect Her name was Shaundra, and with a single phone call, she would unknowingly change my life. It … Continue reading →

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Teacher Pet Peeves

Posted on November 26, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

I really try not to get too annoyed in my daily life by what other people do. Honestly, we live in a world where far too many people choose to be offended (or triggered) by the actions of other folks. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, November 25, 2024: Standing In His Presence

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read 1 Corinthians 11:17-34 For as often as you eat this bread and drink the cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until he comes.1 Corinthians 11:26 Reflect I love Communion. I love everything about it, from the feeling of the bread … Continue reading →

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My Favorite People Aren’t Famous

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve never been much in awe of the famous or infamous. There are people who I admire, such as Steve Lukather, who is the longtime lead guitarist of my favorite group, Toto. And I enjoy watching “Blue Bloods” in part … Continue reading →

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