Monthly Archives: January 2026

NFC Wild Card: San Francisco at Philadelphia

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

San Francisco 49ers (12-5) visit Philadelphia Eagles (11-6) in NFC Wild Card action on Jan. 11 at 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX. Brock Purdy and the depleted 49ers face Jalen Hurts and a rested Eagles defense in a revenge-fueled rematch of the 2022 NFC title game. Prediction: Eagles 27, 49ers 20. Continue reading →

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AFC Wild Card: Buffalo at Jacksonville

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Buffalo Bills (12-5) visit Jacksonville Jaguars (13-4) in AFC Wild Card action on Jan. 11 at 1:00 p.m. ET on CBS. Trevor Lawrence and Jacksonville’s elite run defense neutralize Josh Allen and James Cook, riding home momentum for the upset. Prediction: Jaguars 31, Bills 24. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, January 11, 2026: Take Heart. Have Faith.

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 14:22-33 Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him, saying to him, “O you of little faith, why did you doubt?” Matthew 14:31 Reflect Peter sat in the front of the boat, looking out at … Continue reading →

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The Blanket That Went Everywhere I Went

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When I was five, I ran away from home with a few toys, some cookies, and a blanket. I didn’t get far—but that blanket went everywhere I did, then disappeared for years before quietly finding its way back to me, carrying my childhood and my mother with it. Continue reading →

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NFC Wild Card: Green Bay at Chicago

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Green Bay Packers (9-7-1) visit Chicago Bears (11-6) in NFC Wild Card action on Jan. 10 at 8:00 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video. The oldest rivalry rubber match sees Caleb Williams and Chicago’s home momentum edge Jordan Love and a banged-up Packers squad in a cold-weather grinder. Prediction: Bears 24, Packers 20. Continue reading →

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NFC Wild Card: L.A. Rams at Carolina

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No. 5 Los Angeles Rams (12-5) visit Carolina Panthers (8-9) in NFC Wild Card action on Jan. 10 at 4:30 p.m. ET on FOX. Matthew Stafford and Puka Nacua exploit Carolina’s inconsistencies for revenge after the Week 13 loss, advancing comfortably. Prediction: Rams 34, Panthers 20. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, January 10, 2026: Celebrating the Victory

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 10:34-39 “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Matthew 10:39 Reflect This Saturday, the National Football League will start its postseason, which will ultimately lead to the … Continue reading →

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What Is Your Mission: Reflections on Being a Storyteller and a Herald

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A long time ago, someone told me they kept hearing the word herald when they thought about me. It stuck. A herald doesn’t invent the message—they listen, understand, and declare it clearly. As a storyteller and a teacher, that idea still shapes how I see my mission. Continue reading →

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College Football Playoff: Peach Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

No. 1 Indiana (14-0) battles No. 5 Oregon (13-1) in the Peach Bowl CFP Semifinal on Jan. 9 at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPN. Heisman winner Fernando Mendoza and IU’s takeaway defense repeat their regular-season blueprint to edge the Ducks in a rematch grinder. Prediction: Indiana 27, Oregon 20. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, January 9, 2026: Be Generous (and Honest)

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Acts 4:32 – 5:11 There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles’ feet, … Continue reading →

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