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Quick Thought – Friday, March 27, 2026: Strong, Courageous, Victorious

Posted on March 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A childhood fight on a Little League field became an unexpected lesson in courage, support, and what it means to stand firm when someone stronger seems determined to push you back. Joshua learned that same lesson at the Jordan: strength is not found in yourself alone, but in knowing who stands with you. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, November 23, 2025: God Knows the True Score

Posted on November 23, 2025 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 By now you can probably tell that I love sports. This week is great for me because almost … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, October 23, 2025: The Heartbreak of a Home Run

Posted on October 23, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 34 The Lord is near to the brokenhearted     and saves the crushed in spirit. Many are the afflictions of the righteous,     but the Lord delivers him out of them all. Psalm 34:18-19 Reflect I’ve been a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies … Continue reading →

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More Than a Game: The Athletes I’ll Always Respect

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Some athletes are easy to admire for what they do on the field. But the ones who stick with me—the ones I respect the most—are those who brought something more to the game: character, loyalty, grit, and faith. These five … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, August 7, 2025: Gospel According to John

Posted on August 7, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 4:4-13 I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 Reflect I’ve always been a very big baseball fan. We lived near Philadelphia when I was kid and I latched on to the Phillies easily. The … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, July 15, 2025: Justice for Jim

Posted on July 15, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Micah 6:6-16 He has told you, O man, what is good;     and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness,     and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8 Reflect Life hadn’t been easy for Jim. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, July 12, 2025: Disco Demolition

Posted on July 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 25:24-28 A man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls. Proverbs 25:28 Reflect It was meant to be a simple promotion, a way to fill seats in the midst of yet another losing season. Steve … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, July 8, 2025: You Can’t Live on Baseball

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 7:21-29 “Everyone then who hears these words of mine and does them will be like a wise man who built his house on the rock.” Matthew 7:24 Reflect Ty Cobb is one of the greatest players in the … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, June 11, 2025: Hitting the Ball

Posted on June 11, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read 2 Corinthians 13:5-10 Examine yourselves, to see whether you are in the faith. Test yourselves. Or do you not realize this about yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you? — unless indeed you fail to meet the test! I … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, March 27, 2025: Strong, Courageous, Victorious

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Joshua 1:1-9 “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”Joshua 1:9 Reflect When I was in fourth grade, I started playing … Continue reading →

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