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Quick Thought – Thursday, March 19, 2026: Close to Belief

Posted on March 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Not everyone who lived closest to Jesus believed in Him right away—not even His own brothers. Some called Him good, others called Him dangerous, and many stayed uncertain. The same question remains today: not what others believe, but where you stand. Continue reading →

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The Night My Brother Blew Me Up

Posted on October 27, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Some brothers grow up inseparable. Jeff and I grew up four years and ten months apart — close enough to fight, far enough to misunderstand each other. Out in the country, we invented our own brand of entertainment, including “bazooka wars” fought with bottle rockets. But nothing tops the night he actually blew me up. It was the kind of prank that could’ve ended a relationship — and somehow ended up defining it instead. Continue reading →

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Two Bottles, Two Moments

Posted on August 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

On top of our China cabinet sits an empty bottle of Old Forester 1924. The label is worn from being handled and passed around, and across the glass, in black ink, is a short inscription from my daughter Lizzi. It’s … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, March 19, 2025: How Much Do You Believe?

Posted on March 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 7:1-13 For not even his brothers believed in him. John 7:5 Reflect You’d think that living in the same home with Jesus would guarantee that you would absolutely know that He was the Son of God. How could … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, March 19, 2024: How Much Do You Believe?

Posted on March 19, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 7:1-13 For not even his brothers believed in him. John 7:5 Reflect You’d think that living in the same home with Jesus would guarantee that you would absolutely know that He was the Son of God. How could … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, March 19, 2023 (Fourth Sunday in Lent): How Much Do You Believe?

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 7:1-13 For not even his brothers believed in him. John 7:5 Reflect You’d think that living in the same home with Jesus would guarantee that you would absolutely know that He was the Son of God. How could … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, March 19, 2022

Posted on March 19, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 7:1-13 For not even his brothers believed in him. John 7:5 Reflect You’d think that living in the same home with Jesus would guarantee that you would absolutely know that He was the Son of God. How could … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, March 19, 2021

Posted on March 19, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 7:1-13 For not even his brothers believed in him. John 7:5 Reflect You’d think that living in the same home with Jesus would guarantee that you would absolutely know that He was the Son of God. How could … Continue reading →

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