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Quick Thought – Thursday, October 29, 2026– Lessons From Mom: Keep Your Chin Down

Posted on October 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When I was five, I defiantly raised my chin at my mother. Her unexpected response taught me a lesson about respect, but her apology years later taught me something equally important. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, July 31, 2026: Being a Good Sport—Why How We Win Matters

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Winning is good, but how we win matters even more. Two memorable races remind us that true sportsmanship reflects the humility and character Christ calls us to show. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, July 30, 2026: Miscarriage of Justice—The Scapegoating of the USS Indianapolis Captain

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The sinking of the USS Indianapolis was one of the worst disasters in U.S. naval history. But the tragedy continued when Captain Charles McVay was made to carry the blame for failures far beyond his control. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, July 15, 2026: Justice for Jim—Jim Thorpe, Micah 6:8 and a Wrong Finally Made Right

Posted on July 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jim Thorpe was one of the greatest athletes the world had ever seen, but Olympic officials stripped him of the medals he had rightfully won. His story reveals what can happen when rules are enforced without kindness, fairness or humility. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, June 1, 2026: When Grace Doesn’t Seem Fair

Posted on June 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Jesus’ parable of the workers in the vineyard reminds us that God’s grace does not cheat the faithful. It simply gives more mercy than anyone deserves. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, May 29, 2026: Don’t Wanna Be a Pharisee

Posted on May 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The Pharisees and Sadducees disagreed about resurrection, angels and spirits. But an old children’s song helps us remember the bigger lesson: God calls us to be fair, faithful and full of resurrection hope. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, February 7, 2026: Everyday Justice

Posted on February 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 106 Blessed are they who observe justice,     who do righteousness at all times! Psalm 106:3 Reflect One of my grandfathers was a federal judge, and I was always a bit in awe of him. He was tall and … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, October 29, 2025– Lessons From Mom: Keep Your Chin Down

Posted on October 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the third 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 13 Whoever spares the rod hates his … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, August 14, 2025: Pharisee, Saducee or Hopeful?

Posted on August 14, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Acts 22:30 – 23:11 And when he had said this, a dissension arose between the Pharisees and the Sadducees, and the assembly was divided. For the Sadducees say that there is no resurrection, nor angel, nor spirit, but the Pharisees … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, July 31, 2025: Being a Good Sport

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 2:1-11 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 Reflect It’s easy to look around and see people doing the wrong things for the wrong reasons. Dishonesty seems to be on … Continue reading →

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