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Quick Thought – Monday, September 7, 2026: Influenced or Influencing? The Lasting Power of Your Example

Posted on September 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Influence rarely stops with one person. Buddy Holly shaped generations of musicians, and Keith Green’s music helped shape my own faith. Jesus reminds us that our light should ultimately point others toward the Father. Continue reading →

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The Day My Life Found Its Direction

Posted on May 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

On June 17, 1984, I accepted Christ during a week at Christian Retreat in Bradenton, Florida. The world did not suddenly become easy, but it did start to make more sense. Faith gave me a compass, and that one decision has shaped everything since. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, January 19, 2026: The Importance of Your Path

Posted on January 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 8:12-20 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Reflect Going camping? Planning a power outage? … Continue reading →

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The Priority That Shapes Every Other Priority

Posted on September 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Tomorrow, my number one priority is simple but foundational: to remember whose I am before who I am. If God really has changed my life, then my words and actions should show it—in the small exchanges and the big moments. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, September 7, 2025: Influenced or Influencing?

Posted on September 7, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 5:13-20 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.Matthew 5:16 Reflect When I was a kid, one of my favorite … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, January 19, 2025: The Importance of Your Path

Posted on January 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 8:12-20 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Reflect Going camping? Planning a power outage? … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, September 7, 2024: Influenced or Influencing?

Posted on September 7, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 5:13-20 In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.Matthew 5:16 Reflect When I was a kid, one of my favorite … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, January 19, 2024: The Importance of Your Path

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 8:12-20 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Reflect Going camping? Planning a power outage? … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, January 19, 2023: The Importance of Your Path

Posted on January 19, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 8:12-20 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Reflect Going camping? Planning a power outage? … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, January 19, 2022

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read John 8:12-20 Again Jesus spoke to them, saying, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.” John 8:12 Reflect Going camping? Planning a power outage? … Continue reading →

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