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Quick Thought – Thursday, May 21, 2026: Small Sins, Same Separation

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Romans 5 reminds us that comparison cannot save us. We may sort sins by earthly consequences, but every sin reveals the same deeper problem: separation from God. Through Adam came sin and death, but through Christ came grace, forgiveness and life. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, February 4, 2026: The Cost of Cheating

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 101 No one who practices deceit     shall dwell in my house; no one who utters lies     shall continue before my eyes. Psalm 101:7 Reflect The following story is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent … Continue reading →

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Pet Peeves, Classroom Edition: The Annoyances That Really Test My Patience

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I try not to let everyday frustrations get under my skin, but the classroom has a few recurring moments that make me stop, breathe, and pray for patience. From the infamous “Can I go to the bathroom?” question right in the middle of a great discussion to laptops that mysteriously never make it to school, these are the pet peeves that push me the most—and one that rises above all the rest. Continue reading →

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The Red Flag I Can’t Ignore

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Tuesday Question: What personality trait in people raises a red flag with you? For me, it’s dishonesty. And I don’t just mean the big, obvious lies—though those are bad enough. It shows up in all sorts of ways. People who … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, May 21, 2025: Sin Is Sin

Posted on May 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 5:12-21 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned… Romans 5:12 Reflect “Sure, I’ve done some bad things, but they aren’t all … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, February 4, 2025: The Cost of Cheating

Posted on February 4, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 101 No one who practices deceit    shall dwell in my house;no one who utters lies    shall continue before my eyes.Psalm 101:7 Reflect The following story is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent (and the guilty). “You … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, May 22, 2024: Sin Is Sin

Posted on May 22, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 5:12-21 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned… Romans 5:12 Reflect “Sure, I’ve done some bad things, but they aren’t all … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, February 4, 2023: The Cost of Cheating

Posted on February 4, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 101 No one who practices deceit     shall dwell in my house; no one who utters lies     shall continue before my eyes. Psalm 101:7 Reflect The following story is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 22, 2022

Posted on May 22, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 5:12-21 Therefore, just as sin came into the world through one man, and death through sin, and so death spread to all men because all sinned… Romans 5:12 Reflect “Sure, I’ve done some bad things, but they aren’t all … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, February 4, 2021

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 101 No one who practices deceit     shall dwell in my house; no one who utters lies     shall continue before my eyes. Psalm 101:7 Reflect The following story is true. The names have been changed to protect the innocent … Continue reading →

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