Tag Archives: confession

Reasons, Excuses and One Refreshingly Honest Student

Posted on July 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

From broken Internet to stolen bookbags, teachers hear plenty of excuses. But one student skipped the story and simply admitted, “I just didn’t do it.” Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, June 25, 2026: Nothing is Truly Hidden

Posted on June 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Nothing is truly hidden from God, but that truth is not meant to drive us into shame. It is meant to draw us toward mercy, grace and freedom. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, June 13, 2026: No More Hiding

Posted on June 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

A hidden truth does not simply stay hidden. It can become a prison. Proverbs reminds us that mercy begins not with concealment, but with confession. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, June 6, 2026: Carrying the Cat by the Tail

Posted on June 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Excerpt: Sometimes we tell only the part of the story that makes us look innocent. Genesis 3 reminds us that God already knows the whole truth — and honest confession means owning our part. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, June 25, 2025: Nothing is Truly Hidden

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Hebrews 4 And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:13 Reflect One of my favorite movies is the animated classic, “Shrek.” If … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, June 5, 2025: Shifting the Blame

Posted on June 5, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 3:1-19 The man said, “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate.” Genesis 3:12 Reflect Animals were a big part of my life when I was growing up. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 25, 2024: Nothing is Truly Hidden

Posted on June 25, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Hebrews 4 And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:13 Reflect One of my favorite movies is the animated classic, “Shrek.” If … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, June 6, 2024: Shifting the Blame

Posted on June 6, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 3:1-19 The man said, “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate.” Genesis 3:12 Reflect Animals were a big part of my life when I was growing up. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, June 25, 2022

Posted on June 25, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Hebrews 4 And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:13 Reflect One of my favorite movies is the animated classic, “Shrek.” If … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, June 6, 2022

Posted on June 6, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Genesis 3:1-19 The man said, “The woman whom you gave to be with me, she gave me fruit of the tree, and I ate.” Genesis 3:12 Reflect Animals were a big part of my life when I was growing up. … Continue reading →

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