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Quick Thought – Thursday, August 13, 2026: Listen More Than You Speak—Learning Wisdom from Elihu

Posted on August 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Elihu waited while others spoke, listened carefully, and respected those around him before offering his own words. His example reminds us that wisdom is not just knowing what to say, but knowing when to say it. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, May 31, 2026: Using the Ears More than the Mouth

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Elihu waited while others spoke, not because he had nothing to say, but because he respected those who were older. Sometimes wisdom begins with knowing when not to speak. Continue reading →

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The Advice I’m Still Learning to Follow

Posted on May 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

My mother once taught me that the best conversations begin with listening, not waiting for my turn to talk. I have not always followed that advice well, but when I do, I usually know I’m doing the right thing. Continue reading →

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A Welcome Break from Risk Assessment

Posted on April 26, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

After two straight days of writing about risks, I’m grateful for a question that allows a little more room to breathe — and maybe a better conversation too. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, January 8, 2026: Even a Fool Who Keeps Silent…

Posted on January 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 10:13-14, 31-32 The wise lay up knowledge,      but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near. Proverbs 10:14 Reflect All of us say things now and then that we regret. It’s part of being human. One of the … Continue reading →

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Not Converted, But Listening

Posted on October 4, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I can’t say I’ve completely flipped my position on many issues over the years. If anything, I’ve probably just softened around the edges. My core beliefs are as solid as they’ve ever been. But I have grown more resigned to … Continue reading →

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Unplugged: My Flintstones Life Without a Computer

Posted on October 2, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Picture it: a world where I don’t have a computer. Basically, The Flintstones. No Wi-Fi, no email, no WordPress, just me chiseling blog posts into stone tablets while a little bird with a beak acts as my stylus. “It’s a … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, August 13, 2025: Speak More Than You Listen

Posted on August 13, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Job 32:1-10 Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because they were older than he.  Job 32:4 Reflect In the story of Job, most people feel bad for him because of how much physical suffering he endures. He … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, May 30, 2025: Using the Ears More than the Mouth

Posted on May 30, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Job 32:1-10 Now Elihu had waited to speak to Job because they were older than he.  Job 32:4 Reflect In the story of Job, most people feel bad for him because of how much physical suffering he endures. He … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, January 8, 2025: Even a Fool Who Keeps Silent…

Posted on January 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 10:13-14, 31-32 The wise lay up knowledge,      but the mouth of a fool brings ruin near. Proverbs 10:14 Reflect All of us say things now and then that we regret. It’s part of being human. One of the … Continue reading →

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