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Forgiven, But Never Forgotten

Posted on November 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Nearly 40 years ago, my Air Force service ended under circumstances I believed were unjust. An appeal restored my honorable discharge, but finding peace took something more: forgiveness. Looking back, I can see how that painful experience helped shape the life and family I cherish today. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, November 11, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Love the Least of These

Posted on November 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When my parents took us into a Florida prison as children, I learned that Christian compassion doesn’t depend on someone’s innocence. Years later, an encounter with a man whose crime became a Hollywood movie reinforced one of Mom’s most important lessons: No one is beyond the reach of God’s grace. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, November 9, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: Don’t Argue in Front of the Children

Posted on November 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Growing up, I learned that disagreements between parents should be handled privately. But I misunderstood that lesson in my own marriage. Mom taught me that healthy relationships aren’t free from disagreement. What matters is how we resolve it. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, November 3, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: One Big Happy Family

Posted on November 3, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When Mom remarried, four children became a blended family, whether we liked it or not. Years later, we’ve experienced marriages, divorces, births, and loss. But one lesson remains: We’re still family. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, October 10, 2026: Getting Even

Posted on October 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Romans 12:9-21 Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all.Romans 12:17 Reflect We live in a world that loves justice … on its own terms. Most people don’t … Continue reading →

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A Personal Philosophy: Grace, Mercy, Truth and Letting Go

Posted on October 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve never really had a traditional mantra, but over time a few ideas have become a philosophy for how I want to live: give grace, show mercy, tell the truth, control what I can, and let God handle what I can’t. Continue reading →

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The Person in the Mirror

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

The people closest to us often become our clearest mirrors. Marriage has taught me uncomfortable truths, important lessons, and a lot about the person I still want to become.
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Quick Thought – Monday, September 21, 2026: Don’t Leave Room for Sin—How Resentment Grows

Posted on September 21, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Sin usually does not begin with a dramatic collapse. It begins with resentment, envy, disappointment, or anger we decide to excuse. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, September 18, 2026: Everything Has a Price — Except God’s Grace

Posted on September 18, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

From groceries and mortgages to taxes and funeral expenses, nearly everything in life comes with a price. But the most important gifts of all—God’s love, grace, mercy and forgiveness—cannot be bought. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, September 17, 2026: What’s Stunting Your Spiritual Growth?

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Poor nourishment can stunt physical growth. Our spiritual lives can become stunted, too, when we neglect prayer, Scripture, and the forgiveness God has already given us. Continue reading →

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