Monthly Archives: February 2025

Quick Thought – Wednesday, February 12, 2025: His-Story is Important

Posted on February 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Exodus 1:8-22 Now there arose a new king over Egypt, who did not know Joseph.Exodus 1:8 Reflect I was substituting in an English class several years ago, and I started talking to students about the poem, “O Captain! My … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, February 11, 2025: Faith Speaks for Itself

Posted on February 11, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 12:33-37 “Either make the tree good and its fruit good, or make the tree bad and its fruit bad, for the tree is known by its fruit.”Matthew 12:33 Reflect Steve says, “I’m the best baseball player on the team.” … Continue reading →

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It’s time to make a few calls

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I’m very blessed to have a life partner – my wife, Daryl – who shares everything with me. We’ve had some very high highs (such as the births of our three grandchildren) and some very low lows (such as the … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, February 10, 2025: Sodom or Savior

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 18:20 – 19:29 “I will go down to see whether they have done altogether according to the outcry that has come to me. And if not, I will know.“Genesis 18:21 Reflect The destruction of Sodom and Gomorrah is often … Continue reading →

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Super Bowl LIX: Advertising Winners and Losers

Posted on February 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

In one of the best Super Bowls ever played the Kansas City Chiefs rallied in the second half to outlast the Philadelphia Eagles in Super Bowl LVII, 38-35. In a shocker (not), quarterback Patrick Mahomes was named the game’s MVP … Continue reading →

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Live Blogging the Super Bowl (Commercials) 2025

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

10:10 p.m. GoDaddy – “Act Like You Know” Grade: B-. Ad Meter Grade: 3. Ad Meter Grade (Old): 5. 10:09 p.m. Totino’s – “Chazmo” Grade: D+. Ad Meter Grade: 1. Ad Meter Grade (Old): 3. 10:08 p.m. Bosch – “The … Continue reading →

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Put childish things away

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Are there any activities or hobbies you’ve outgrown or lost interest in over time? I used to spend a lot of time playing video games, mostly football and baseball. It started with the old Nintendo and it’s Tecmo Super Bowl … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, February 9, 2025: Be Persistent

Posted on February 9, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Galatians 6:1-9 And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.Galatians 6:9 Reflect In February 1988, the eyes of the world were on Calgary, Alberta, as the world’s … Continue reading →

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Lately? The happy world of…

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

What’s your favorite candy? Chocolate is always a favorite, but in recent years candy is supposed to be off limits for me because I’m diabetic. But in the last month or two I’ve been indulging in gummy bears. And not … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, February 8, 2025: The Faith of a (Founding) Father

Posted on February 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 120 In my distress I called to the Lord,    and he answered me.Psalm 120:1   Reflect Things were looking very grim. It was August 29; the ink was barely dry on the Declaration of Independence, and the Continental Army … Continue reading →

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