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What Am I Most Excited About for the Future?

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” — Jeremiah 29:11 (NIV) That’s a big question—and honestly, it feels … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, June 13, 2025: No Sins Remain Hidden

Posted on June 13, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 28:1-14 Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy. Proverbs 28:13 Reflect Before I taught school I heard stories that seemed unreal. People who are on the outside of … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, June 12, 2025: Recognizing True Value

Posted on June 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 10:26-32 Fear not, therefore; you are of more value than many sparrows. Matthew 10:31 Reflect A story is told about a young man named Jim who went in search of work one summer and was hired by a prosperous … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 10, 2025: The Blessing of Children

Posted on June 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 127 Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord,     the fruit of the womb a reward. Psalm 127:3 Reflect Throughout my life, I always knew I wanted to be a father. Like so many young men, I had visions of … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, May 19, 2025: A Father’s Sacrifice

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 5:1-11 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—but God shows his love for … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, May 1, 2025: Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on May 1, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Joshua 1:5-9 “Be strong and courageous, for you shall cause this people to inherit the land that I swore to their fathers to give them.” Joshua 1:6 Reflect “I’m afraid, Daddy.” Sarah stared through the open door that led … Continue reading →

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Three of my favorite people in the world

Posted on February 18, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

My daughter has a knack for giving me some of the best gifts ever. Part of that is that I know that she gets creative, so even when she doesn’t have much money, the things she gives me tend to … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, November 16, 2024 – Lessons From Mom: Encourage Your Grandchildren

Posted on November 16, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 21st 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 Proverbs 17 Grandchildren are the crown of the aged,    and … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, August 24, 2024: A Father’s Gift

Posted on August 24, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 6:15-23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 Reflect When my daughter was six years old she got extremely sick. Throughout the … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, August 22, 2024: Who Is the Greatest?

Posted on August 22, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Luke 22:24-30 But not so with you. Rather, let the greatest among you become as the youngest, and the leader as one who serves. Luke 22:26 Reflect There is a very short list of people who would be considered … Continue reading →

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