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Quick Thought – Thursday, October 1, 2026: Christianity Is Not a Spectator Sport

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Football fans love to say “we” won, even though the players did the work. Christians can fall into the same trap. James reminds us that faith is meant to be lived, not merely watched. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, November 15, 2025 – Lessons From Mom: Take Time to Play

Posted on November 15, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 20th 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 Philippians 4:1-9 Rejoice in the Lord always; again … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, October 30, 2025– Lessons From Mom: Enjoy the Special Moments

Posted on October 30, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

This is the fourth 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 1 Peter 5:1-11 Give all your worries and … Continue reading →

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The Grading Gauntlet: My Battle with Procrastination

Posted on October 12, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

I’ve been putting off grading for weeks, telling myself I’d get to it when things slowed down. They never did. With grades due Monday, I turned the weekend into “The Grading Gauntlet” — a personal challenge to beat the clock, one batch of essays at a time. Turns out, sometimes the only way to conquer procrastination is to make a game out of it. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, October 1, 2025: Get in the Game

Posted on October 1, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read James 1:19-27 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. James 1:22 Reflect As I sit here writing this reflection, I’m flipping between a college and a professional football game. It’s amazing to watch these … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, November 15, 2024 – Lessons From Mom: Take Time to Play

Posted on November 15, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

This is the 20th 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 Philippians 4:1-9 Rejoice in the Lord always; again … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, October 30, 2024– Lessons From Mom: Enjoy the Special Moments

Posted on October 30, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

This is the fourth 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 1 Peter 5:1-11 Give all your worries and … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, October 1, 2024: Get in the Game

Posted on October 1, 2024 by Douglas Blaine

Read James 1:19-27 But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. James 1:22 Reflect As I sit here writing this reflection, I’m flipping between a college and a professional football game. It’s amazing to watch these … Continue reading →

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Picking Every Bowl: CFP National Championship, Alabama vs. Georgia

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

CFP National Championship January 10 Alabama (13-1) vs. Georgia (13-1), Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis, 8 p.m., ESPN Georgia -2.5– O/U 52 At long last, we’re down to this. There’s so much talk about expanding the College Football Playoff to eight, … Continue reading →

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Picking Every Bowl: FCS Championship, Montana State vs. North Dakota State

Posted on January 8, 2022 by Douglas Blaine

FCS Championship Game January 8 Montana State (11-2) vs. North Dakota State (13-1), Toyota Stadium, Frisco, Texas, noon, ESPN2 North Dakota State -7.5– O/U 41.5 All we heard for decades was that a playoff for Division IA college football was … Continue reading →

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