Tag Archives: compassion

Quick Thought – Monday, November 2, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: That’s Somebody’s Baby – A Lesson in Compassion

Posted on November 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Of all the things my mother ever said, four words have stayed with me more than any others: “That’s somebody’s baby.” A lesson in compassion I’ve never forgotten. Continue reading →

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Good People, Bad People and the Rest of Us

Posted on October 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve been cheated by Christians and treated with extraordinary generosity by non-Christians. Being a good person isn’t necessarily about religious identity. It’s about character, compassion, and how we treat others when nobody’s watching. Continue reading →

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The Kindness of Strangers in a Parking Lot

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

After a sudden fall left me bloodied and disoriented in an Atlantic Beach parking lot, two strangers stayed with me until help arrived. Their kindness has stayed with me ever since. Continue reading →

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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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When It Became My House—The Moment I Felt Like an Adult

Posted on August 16, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

One Christmas made me realize people were coming to my house now. One Thanksgiving made me realize I had to decide what kind of house they were coming to. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, August 14, 2026: When God’s Presence Is the Rescue

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Firefighters could not immediately rescue an injured hiker stranded on an Australian mountain, so they stayed with him through the night. Their actions offer a powerful picture of God’s promise: “I will be with you.” Continue reading →

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The Story Between the Lines: The Boy Who Became Everyone

Posted on July 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Before the stages, cameras and applause, there was a shy and lonely boy who learned to fill empty rooms with imaginary lives. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, July 13, 2026: Making a Lasting Difference Through Good Works

Posted on July 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Live Aid was a beautiful spark of compassion, but the Church is called to be a steady flame — rich in good works, generous and ready to share. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 23, 2026: Somebody’s Wallace

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

It’s not wrong to be grateful when we are spared from tragedy. But Christian love should also teach us to grieve with those who were not. Continue reading →

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Career Plan? I’m Still Waiting for the Final Draft

Posted on May 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve had four or five career plans by now, depending on how generously we define “plan.” Teaching is the current one, writing is the dream one, and a few letters from former students reminded me this week that the work still matters. Continue reading →

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