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Not Fate, Not Destiny — But a Plan

Posted on March 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Fate feels mechanical — like life is a railroad track already laid down. I don’t believe we’re actors reading lines from a script. But I do believe in a Father who has a plan, who gives us freedom, and who weaves redemption into the choices we make. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, January 24, 2026: Shooting at the Saints

Posted on January 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 18:15-20 “If your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault, between you and him alone. If he listens to you, you have gained your brother.” Matthew 18:15 Reflect In 1690, the colonies of New France … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, December 28, 2025: Facts Lead to Truth

Posted on December 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 8:21-32 So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”John 8:31-32 Reflect In … Continue reading →

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What Makes a Good Neighbor? Ask the Good Samaritan?

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

What makes a good neighbor? If I ever started a church of my own, I already know what I’d call it: The Church of the Good Samaritan. That parable, the one Jesus told in response to the question “And who … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, July 28, 2025: Citizenship

Posted on July 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 3:12-21 But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ… Philippians 3:20 Reflect America’s racial history is more than checkered – it’s shameful. Within 20 years of the arrival of … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, July 26, 2025: Your Good Name

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Isaiah 30:18-26 Therefore the Lord waits to be gracious to you,     and therefore he exalts himself to show mercy to you. For the Lord is a God of justice;     blessed are all those who wait for him. Isaiah 30:18 Reflect Atlanta was in a … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, July 25, 2025: Miracle Girl of the Andrea Doria

Posted on July 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 16:25-33 “I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” John 16:33 Reflect In the early afternoon hours … Continue reading →

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How important is spirituality in your life?

Posted on June 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I can trace my faith journey to a specific date – June 17, 1984. I was at a youth event at Christian Retreat in Bradenton, Fla., when I accepted Christ. That moment wasn’t just a fleeting emotional experience; it was … Continue reading →

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What I’m Passionate About

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is a good topic, because I don’t spend a lot of time thinking about my true passions in life. I guess most people are that way, as we spend more of our time doing things and less time thinking … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 10, 2025: The Blessing of Children

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 127 Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,     the fruit of the womb a reward. Psalm 127:3 Reflect Throughout my life, I always knew I wanted to be a father. Like so many young men, I had visions of … Continue reading →

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