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Some People Dabble. I Apparently Settle In.

Posted on March 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some people have hobbies they pick up and put down. I tend to move in, unpack, and stay awhile. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, February 13, 2026: In Christ Alone

Posted on February 13, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Colossians 1:24-29 To them God chose to make known how great among the Gentiles are the riches of the glory of this mystery, which is Christ in you, the hope of glory. Colossians 1:27 Reflect Last Sunday we reached … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, January 10, 2026: Celebrating the Victory

Posted on January 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Matthew 10:34-39 “Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it.” Matthew 10:39 Reflect This Saturday, the National Football League will start its postseason, which will ultimately lead to the … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, January 7, 2026: Trusting God Is Never Wrong

Posted on January 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Judges 7:1-25 That same night the Lord said to him, “Arise, go down against the camp, for I have given it into your hand.” Judges 7:9 Reflect The big football game was just days away, and the powerful Boston … Continue reading →

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Christmas TV Schedule, Countdown and Quick Thought – Sunday, December 21, 2025

Posted on December 21, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

4 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Away in a Manger,” by Nat King Cole Christmas Album: “White Christmas,” by Bing Crosby Christmas DVD: “A Charlie Brown Christmas” Netflix Movie: “Best. Christmas. Ever.” Amazon Prime Movie: “Arthur Christmas” Disney+ Movie: “The Muppet … Continue reading →

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Quiet Joy and Teal-Colored Noise

Posted on December 20, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Fun looks different these days. Sometimes it’s quiet—coffee, music, stillness. And sometimes it’s loud—students, a stadium, and the Jaguars dismantling the Jets. Last Sunday reminded me that both kinds of joy matter, and teaching has a way of keeping me connected to each of them. Continue reading →

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Christmas TV Schedule, Countdown and Quick Thought – Friday, December 19, 2025

Posted on December 19, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

6 Days Until Christmas! Song: “Hark, the Herald Angels Sing,” by Pentatonix Christmas Album: “The Spirit of Christmas,” by Michael W. Smith and Friends Christmas DVD: “Home Alone” Netflix Movie: “A Boy Called Christmas” Amazon Prime Movie: “One Special Night” Disney+ … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Monday, December 15, 2025

Posted on December 15, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

10 Days Until Christmas! Song: “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” by Glen Campbell Christmas Album: “Christmas,” by Michael Bublé Christmas DVD: “The Polar Express” Netflix Movie: “The Claus Family,” “The Claus Family 2,” and “The Claus Family 3” Amazon Prime … Continue reading →

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Christmas Countdown, TV Schedule and Quick Thought – Saturday, December 6, 2025

Posted on December 6, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

19 Days Until Christmas! Song: “The Little Drummer Boy,” by Pentatonix Christmas Album: “Peace on Earth,” by Casting Crowns Christmas DVD: “The Shop Around the Corner” Netflix Movie: “The Holiday Calendar” Amazon Prime Movie: “The Christmas Cabin” Disney+ Movie: “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” Hulu Movie: “A … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, November 7, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: God Bless the Bulldogs!

Posted on November 7, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 12th 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 Psalm 71 But I will hope continually     and will praise … Continue reading →

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