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Quick Thought – Tuesday, May 19, 2026: The Bigger Deal

Posted on May 19, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Stella had been wrong. Her words had been cruel. But when she needed her father, he came home anyway. That kind of love points us toward an even greater love: while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, May 1, 2026: Be Strong and Courageous

Posted on May 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

God does not always remove the darkness before we step forward. But He does promise His presence. He does not tell us to be strong because we are naturally fearless. He tells us to be strong because He is faithful. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, March 28, 2025: God is NOT Dead

Posted on March 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Friedrich Nietzsche famously declared that God was dead, believing modern man had pushed faith aside. But history did not prove God absent—it proved man mortal. Psalm 14 reminds us that while human hearts may deny Him, God remains alive, sovereign, and eternal. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, February 22, 2026 (First Sunday in Lent): Back Up Your Words

Posted on February 22, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 21:28-32 “Which of the two did the will of his father?” They said, “The first.” Jesus said to them, “Truly, I say to you, the tax collectors and the prostitutes go into the kingdom of God before you.” Matthew … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Posted on December 16, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

9 Days Until Christmas! Song: “It Came Upon a Midnight Clear,” by Josh Groban Christmas Album: “A Jolly Christmas,” by Frank Sinatra Christmas DVD: “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” Netflix Movie: “Angela’s Christmas,” “Angela’s Christmas 2” Amazon Prime Movie: “Christmas Lodge” … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, September 5, 2025: A Parent’s Ransom

Posted on September 5, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read 1 Timothy 2 For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, who gave himself as a ransom for all, which is the testimony given at the proper time.1 Timothy … Continue reading →

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The Sunday Pour: The Black Cup

Posted on August 31, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This evening, just before dinner with my family in Highlands, N.C., we’ll walk down behind my dad’s house and scatter his cremains into the Cullasajuh River. The current will take him downstream, winding through the mountains he loved so much. … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Sunday, August 24, 2025: A Father’s Gift

Posted on August 24, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 6:15-23 For the wages of sin is death, but the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 6:23 Reflect When my daughter was six years old she got extremely sick. Throughout the … Continue reading →

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A Smile, a Story, and a Kentucky Hug

Posted on July 31, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

How would I describe myself to someone who can’t see me? I’d start with the basics: I’m in my late 50s, about 5’8”, with salt-and-pepper hair (more salt these days) and a matching beard. Behind my glasses are hazel-green eyes, … Continue reading →

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A Season That Tells Its Own Story

Posted on July 23, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Today’s question surrounds future travel plans. And while there aren’t any long-range plans (like special trips to far-off locales – though I’m hoping Daryl and I can start making that happen in the very near future). But as I glanced … Continue reading →

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