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Quick Thought – Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Prisoners Need Love, Too

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 15th of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Matthew 25:31-45 And when did we see you … Continue reading →

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When Emotions Take the Wheel

Posted on October 18, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I was watching The Perfect Neighbor on Netflix tonight—a story that shook me to my core. My daughter once told me she remembered how often I talked about the amygdala—and how unchecked emotions can lead to harm. She said I … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, October 11, 2025: Imagine…

Posted on October 11, 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 There are some things you … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, May 24, 2025: There Is No Condemnation

Posted on May 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 8:1-11 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. R0mans 8:1-2 Reflect … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, April 19, 2025 (Holy Saturday): The Death We Deserved

Posted on April 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:15-44 Then he released for them Barabbas, and having scourged[b] Jesus, delivered him to be crucified.Matthew 27:26 Reflect There is perhaps no character more like us in the story of the crucifixion than Barabbas. Lined up for a … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, November 11, 2024 – Lessons From Mom: Prisoners Need Love, Too

Posted on November 11, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 15th of 25 special reflections based on lessons I learned from my mother. These will run from my birthday on October 27 until her birthday on November 20. Read Matthew 25:31-45 And when did we see you … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, October 11, 2024: Imagine…

Posted on October 11, 2024 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 There are some things you … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, May 25, 2024: There Is No Condemnation

Posted on May 25, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 8:1-11 There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. R0mans 8:1-2 Reflect … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, March 30, 2024 (Holy Saturday): The Death We Deserved

Posted on March 30, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:15-44 Then he released for them Barabbas, and having scourged[b] Jesus, delivered him to be crucified. Matthew 27:26 Reflect There is perhaps no character more like us in the story of the crucifixion than Barabbas. Lined up for … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, April 8, 2023 (Holy Saturday): The Death We Deserved

Posted on April 8, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 27:15-44 Then he released for them Barabbas, and having scourged[b] Jesus, delivered him to be crucified. Matthew 27:26 Reflect There is perhaps no character more like us in the story of the crucifixion than Barabbas. Lined up for … Continue reading →

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