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Quick Thought – Tuesday, January 6, 2026: Pride, Arrogance or Humility?

Posted on January 6, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Pride has a way of convincing us that success proves we’re right and that warning voices can be ignored. Napoleon Bonaparte’s rise and fall offer a sobering reminder of what happens when ambition is no longer submitted to anything beyond itself. Proverbs warns that while our plans may seem right to us, it is the Lord who weighs our motives. True wisdom—and lasting direction—begin with humility. Continue reading →

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Sun Bowl Preview and Prediction

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Arizona State (8-4) faces ACC champ Duke (8-5) in the Sun Bowl on Dec. 31 at 2:00 p.m. ET on CBS. Heavy opt-outs hit ASU hard (QB Sam Leavitt, WR Jordyn Tyson out), while Duke’s relative health and QB Darian Mensah tip the scales. Prediction: Duke 30, Arizona State 20. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, January 6, 2025: Pride, Arrogance or Humility?

Posted on January 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 16:1-7 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,     but the Lord weighs the spirit. Proverbs 16:2 Reflect Arrogance usually costs those who think they’re above the rules and better than everyone else. Consider … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, January 6, 2024: Pride, Arrogance or Humility?

Posted on January 6, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 16:1-7 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,     but the Lord weighs the spirit. Proverbs 16:2 Reflect Arrogance usually costs those who think they’re above the rules and better than everyone else. Consider … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, January 6, 2023: Pride, Arrogance or Humility?

Posted on January 6, 2023 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 16:1-7 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,     but the Lord weighs the spirit. Proverbs 16:2 Reflect Arrogance usually costs those who think they’re above the rules and better than everyone else. Consider … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, January 6, 2021: Pride, Arrogance or Humility?

Posted on January 6, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 16:1-7 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,     but the Lord weighs the spirit. Proverbs 16:2 Reflect Arrogance usually costs those who think they’re above the rules and better than everyone else. Consider … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, January 7, 2021

Posted on January 7, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 16:1-7 All the ways of a man are pure in his own eyes,     but the Lord weighs the spirit. Proverbs 16:2 Reflect Arrogance usually costs those who think they’re above the rules and better than everyone else. Consider … Continue reading →

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College Football 2016: ACC preview

Posted on August 16, 2016 by Douglas Blaine

When Miami joined the Atlantic Coast Conference in 2004, the common belief was that the conference’s odd alignment was created in order to facilitate a potential championship game between the Hurricanes and Florida State. How else could you explain how … Continue reading →

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Bowl Predictions – Saturday, December 26, 2015

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Douglas Blaine

Bowl prediction record: 9-10 SU, 7-12 ATS, 10-8-1 O/U St. Petersburg Bowl Connecticut (6-6) vs. Marshall (9-3), St. Petersburg, 11 a.m., ESPN Marshall – 5 – O/U 44.5 UConn built a 6-6 record largely by only beating every losing team on its schedule. Its lone … Continue reading →

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