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Fame, Fortune, and the Fine Print

Posted on October 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If you could switch lives with a famous person for a week, who would you choose? Before I answer, I’d like to know exactly what comes with the exchange. The money and glamour sound wonderful, but what about the fine print? Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, August 22, 2026: Who Is the Greatest?

Posted on August 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Babe Ruth and Elvis Presley became symbols of greatness in their fields. But Jesus taught that greatness in the Kingdom of God looks very different: the greatest leader is the one willing to serve. Continue reading →

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Close Encounters of a Various Kind

Posted on November 11, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

From a TV granny to a 60 Minutes legend, from a convicted killer to a teaching hero — I’ve had my share of encounters with the famous and infamous. What I’ve learned is that fame itself fades, but the mark people leave behind doesn’t. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, August 22, 2025: Who Is the Greatest?

Posted on August 22, 2025 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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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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Quick Thought – Monday, August 22, 2022: Who Is the Greatest?

Posted on August 22, 2022 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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Quick Thought – Monday, August 16, 2021: Who Is the Greatest?

Posted on August 16, 2021 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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