Tag Archives: faithfulness

Quick Thought – Monday, April 20, 2026: You Scrambled the Wrong Egg

Posted on April 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some people have already decided not to be pleased, no matter what you do. Jesus faced that too. The answer is not to chase approval, but to stay faithful to what is right. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, April 13, 2026: How Many Bags?

Posted on April 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

In the parable of the talents, even the servant with “just one” was managing a massive fortune. Jesus’ point is clear: every one of us has been entrusted with something valuable, and God expects us to use it faithfully rather than bury it. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, April 9, 2026: Friends and Gratitude

Posted on April 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Joseph helped a man who promised to remember him — and then promptly forgot him. Gratitude is one of the simplest virtues, yet one of the easiest to neglect. Sometimes others forget what we’ve done, but God never does. Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The First Pour vs. the Last Drop

Posted on January 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Beginnings are easy to celebrate. Endurance is harder to notice. From the excitement of a first pour to the reflection found in the last drop, the finish often tells the truest story—of faith, faithfulness, and what it means to finish well. Continue reading →

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The Quiet Freedom of Letting Good Be Enough

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

We often convince ourselves that if today doesn’t top yesterday, we’ve somehow failed. But perfection has a way of exhausting us, while faithfulness invites rest. Lately, I’ve been relearning that sometimes doing your best—and letting that be enough—is exactly what God asks of us. Continue reading →

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If They Say One Thing, I Hope It’s This

Posted on December 14, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Not perfect. Not flawless. But faithful.

Faithful to my wife, my daughter, and to Jesus Christ. Faithful in showing up, listening well, and staying when it would’ve been easier to walk away. If that’s what remains, it’s enough. Continue reading →

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Happiness Is Still a Warm Dog

Posted on November 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Lucy was right — “Happiness is a warm puppy.” But after years of having dogs, I’ve learned that happiness isn’t limited to puppies. It’s found in every wagging tail, every trusting look, and every quiet moment spent with the ones who love us unconditionally — even when they raid the pantry. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, May 14, 2025: Seventy Times Seven

Posted on May 14, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 18:21-35 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, May 14, 2024: Seventy Times Seven

Posted on May 14, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 18:21-35 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, May 14, 2022

Posted on May 14, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 18:21-35 Then Peter came up and said to him, “Lord, how often will my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you seven … Continue reading →

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