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The Habit That Helps Me Look Again

Posted on July 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The habit that has improved my life the most is writing. It keeps my mind active, but more than that, it keeps pulling me back toward faith, gratitude, memory and the lessons my mother taught me. Continue reading →

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Happiness Is Not Perfect Weather

Posted on June 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Happiness does not wait for perfect circumstances. More often than we admit, happiness grows from what we choose to notice — the clouds or the beauty around us. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, April 16, 2026: Prayer Changes Us … Not God

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Prayer is not about persuading God to adopt our wishes. It is about allowing Him to shape our hearts until what we desire begins to reflect His will. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, February 5, 2026: All That Glitters

Posted on February 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read 1 Samuel 2:1-10 The Lord makes poor and makes rich;     he brings low and he exalts. He raises up the poor from the dust;     he lifts the needy from the ash heap to make them sit with princes     and … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, April 10, 2025: Prayer Changes Us … Not God

Posted on April 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 20 May he grant you your heart’s desire    and fulfill all your plans!Psalm 20:4 Reflect Think about the last time you prayed to the Lord. (Hopefully, it’s not so long ago that it’s hard to remember – maybe as … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, February 5, 2025: All That Glitters

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read 1 Samuel 2:1-10 The Lord makes poor and makes rich;    he brings low and he exalts.He raises up the poor from the dust;    he lifts the needy from the ash heapto make them sit with princes    and inherit a seat of honor.For … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, April 17, 2024: Prayer Changes Us … Not God

Posted on April 17, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 20 May he grant you your heart’s desire    and fulfill all your plans!Psalm 20:4 Reflect Think about the last time you prayed to the Lord. (Hopefully, it’s not so long ago that it’s hard to remember – maybe as … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, April 17, 2023: Prayer Changes Us … Not God

Posted on April 17, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 20 May he grant you your heart’s desire    and fulfill all your plans!Psalm 20:4 Reflect Think about the last time you prayed to the Lord. (Hopefully, it’s not so long ago that it’s hard to remember – maybe as … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, February 5, 2023: All That Glitters

Posted on February 5, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

Read 1 Samuel 2:1-10 The Lord makes poor and makes rich;     he brings low and he exalts. He raises up the poor from the dust;     he lifts the needy from the ash heap to make them sit with princes     and … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, April 3, 2022 (Fifth Sunday in Lent)

Posted on April 3, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 20 May he grant you your heart’s desire    and fulfill all your plans!Psalm 20:4 Reflect Think about the last time you prayed to the Lord. (Hopefully, it’s not so long ago that it’s hard to remember – maybe as … Continue reading →

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