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The Trip That Took Me Farthest — In Miles and in Faith

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

In the fall of 1984, I took the trip of a lifetime. I had just turned 18, and before leaving, I cast my very first vote — an absentee ballot in Ronald Reagan’s re-election. The election supervisor even waived the … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, September 3, 2025: A Domesticated Goose

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 3:12-12 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead… Philippians 3:13 Reflect Being comfortable isn’t necessarily a bad … Continue reading →

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The Paris Dream Flight

Posted on July 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Today’s question is: “If you won two free plane tickets, where would you go?” While there are countless incredible places to explore, for my wife, Daryl, and me, the answer is an easy one: Paris. It’s the trip we’ve been … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, May 19, 2025: A Father’s Sacrifice

Posted on May 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 5:1-11 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—but God shows his love for … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, September 3, 2024: A Domesticated Goose

Posted on September 3, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 3:12-12 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead… Philippians 3:13 Reflect Being comfortable isn’t necessarily a bad … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, May 20, 2024: A Father’s Sacrifice

Posted on May 20, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 5:1-11 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—but God shows his love for … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, May 20, 2022

Posted on May 20, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 5:1-11 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—but God shows his love for … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, September 3, 2021: A Domesticated Goose

Posted on September 3, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Philippians 3:12-12 Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead… Philippians 3:13 Reflect Being comfortable isn’t necessarily a bad … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, May 20, 2021

Posted on May 20, 2021 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 5:1-11 For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—but God shows his love for … Continue reading →

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