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Quick Thought – Tuesday, January 6, 2026: Pride, Arrogance or Humility?

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Pride has a way of convincing us that success proves we’re right and that warning voices can be ignored. Napoleon Bonaparte’s rise and fall offer a sobering reminder of what happens when ambition is no longer submitted to anything beyond itself. Proverbs warns that while our plans may seem right to us, it is the Lord who weighs our motives. True wisdom—and lasting direction—begin with humility. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, January 6, 2025: Pride, Arrogance or Humility?

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 16:1-7 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,     but the Lord weighs the spirit. Proverbs 16:2 Reflect Arrogance usually costs those who think they’re above the rules and better than everyone else. Consider … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, January 6, 2024: Pride, Arrogance or Humility?

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 16:1-7 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,     but the Lord weighs the spirit. Proverbs 16:2 Reflect Arrogance usually costs those who think they’re above the rules and better than everyone else. Consider … Continue reading →

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An Update On an Old Fable — (Emperors, Clothes and Misplaced Priorities)…

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

After one emperor fled in shame, the kingdom hoped for wiser leadership—but found something far more dangerous. The new ruler listened without hearing, spoke without saying anything, and busied himself with appearances while his people went unheard. As trusted voices were ignored and flatterers gained influence, the kingdom did not fall all at once—it slowly faded, as its best and brightest quietly slipped away. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, January 6, 2023: Pride, Arrogance or Humility?

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 16:1-7 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,     but the Lord weighs the spirit. Proverbs 16:2 Reflect Arrogance usually costs those who think they’re above the rules and better than everyone else. Consider … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, January 6, 2021: Pride, Arrogance or Humility?

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 16:1-7 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,     but the Lord weighs the spirit. Proverbs 16:2 Reflect Arrogance usually costs those who think they’re above the rules and better than everyone else. Consider … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, January 7, 2021

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 16:1-7 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,     but the Lord weighs the spirit. Proverbs 16:2 Reflect Arrogance usually costs those who think they’re above the rules and better than everyone else. Consider … Continue reading →

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