Tag Archives: Christian living

Make the Most of What You’ve Been Given

Posted on June 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Success is not always having the most. Sometimes it is taking whatever has been placed in your hands and proving you can be trusted with it. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, June 11, 2026: Hitting the Ball—Faith, Setbacks and Self-Examination

Posted on June 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Mike Schmidt struck out plenty, but his setbacks were not the whole story. In faith, our failures do not define us when Christ is still at work in us. Continue reading →

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Looking Down Without Letting Fear Win

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I still have a fear of heights, but I try not to let it make the decisions. Sometimes overcoming fear means trusting the rope, taking the step, and discovering the view was worth it. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 9, 2026: The Leap of Faith

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Naaman wanted a dramatic miracle, but God gave him a simple command: wash seven times in the Jordan. Sometimes faith begins with obedience before understanding. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, June 8, 2026: Diligence vs. Sloth

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Laziness wants the reward without the work, but diligence receives the blessing that was built into faithful effort all along. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, June 3, 2026: Beware of Yellow Alligators

Posted on June 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Isaiah warns against calling evil good and good evil. A painted alligator may look different, but it is still an alligator — and sin does not become harmless just because we rename it. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 2, 2026: Could You Not Watch One Hour?

Posted on June 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

In the Garden of Gethsemane, Jesus asked His closest friends to stay awake and pray with Him. They could not give Him even one hour. How much time are we willing to give God today? Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, May 27, 2026: Leading With Our Actions

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Christian freedom is real, but love teaches us when not to use it. Romans 14 reminds us that our actions do not affect only us. Sometimes the real question is not whether we are allowed to do something, but whether our example might lead someone else into sin. Continue reading →

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Fear Is a Terrible Theologian

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Fear and self-doubt are real, but they are not meant to become our masters. Faith does not ask us to pretend we have no burdens. It reminds us where those burdens belong. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, May 26, 2026: Fishers of Men

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Following Jesus means more than keeping faith to ourselves. Like fishermen waiting patiently for the right moment, we are called to share the Gospel with love, patience and trust. Continue reading →

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