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Quick Thought – Monday, August 17, 2026: As You Did It to One of the Least of These

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Teacher David Menasche traveled across the country visiting former students after illness forced him from the classroom. Their willingness to welcome and care for him became a powerful example of the kind of love Jesus described in Matthew 25. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, July 29, 2026: Cheering from the Stands—Running the Race of Faith

Posted on July 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

From the 1996 Olympics to the finish line of a 60-mile breast cancer walk, the sound of cheering has stayed with me. Hebrews 12 reminds us that the Christian race also comes with a cloud of witnesses. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, June 20, 2026: Behind the Curtain

Posted on June 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Magician Jim Munroe spent his life knowing how illusions worked. But when leukemia required a bone marrow transplant, God showed him a living picture of Galatians 2:20: “It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me.” Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, November 20, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Go Out in Style

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 25th of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read John 14:1-14 “Let not your hearts be troubled. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Feed the Birds

Posted on November 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 24th of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Exodus 33:12-23 And he said, “My presence will … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, August 17, 2025: Unto the Least of These

Posted on August 17, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 25:31-46 “And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me.’” Matthew 25:40 Reflect David Menasche loved teaching English. … Continue reading →

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The Most Expensive Meal I Never Paid For

Posted on August 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

When it comes to spending big on a meal, Daryl and I have a tradition. For birthdays, anniversaries, and other milestones, we treat ourselves to high-end local restaurants—places like Madure or Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse. They’re not cheap, but the cuisine, … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, July 29, 2025: Cheering from the Stands

Posted on July 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Hebrews 12:1-19 Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us also lay aside every weight, and sin which clings so closely, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us…Hebrews 12:1 Reflect Every … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, June 21, 2025: Behind the Curtain

Posted on June 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Galatians 2:15-21 I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me. And the life I now live in the flesh I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me … Continue reading →

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Not just the shoes, but where they took me

Posted on February 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Some of my most vivid memories are also among my most painful. I recall in 2006 when my mother was going through her battle against breast cancer that I found out about the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk, and … Continue reading →

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