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Quick Thought – Saturday, April 4, 2026 (Holy Saturday): The Death We Deserved

Posted on April 4, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Barabbas walked away alive because Jesus took the cross meant for him. The more I think about that moment, the more I realize how much I understand what it meant to be Barabbas—because apart from Christ, I am the guilty one too. Continue reading →

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Close Encounters of a Various Kind

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

From a TV granny to a 60 Minutes legend, from a convicted killer to a teaching hero — I’ve had my share of encounters with the famous and infamous. What I’ve learned is that fame itself fades, but the mark people leave behind doesn’t. 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 – 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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Quick Thought – Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Posted on May 25, 2022 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 16, 2022 (Holy Saturday)

Posted on April 16, 2022 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 – Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Posted on May 25, 2021 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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