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Quick Thought – Friday, January 9, 2026: Be Generous (and Honest)

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Read Acts 4:32 – 5:11 There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles’ feet, … Continue reading →

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From Wicked Truths to Oz Foolishness: The Quote the Wizard Got Completely Backwards

Posted on November 29, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

With the release of Wicked: For Good, we’re all looking back at the world of Oz — but revisiting the 1939 classic makes one line stand out for all the wrong reasons. The Wizard’s most famous “lesson” about the heart isn’t just flawed; it’s the exact opposite of true. Here’s why this beloved movie gives us magic, music, nostalgia… and one truly terrible piece of moral advice. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, November 28, 2025: Charity Is Always In Style

Posted on November 28, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Proverbs 20 Bread gained by deceit is sweet to a man,    but afterward his mouth will be full of gravel.Proverbs 20:17 Reflect One of my favorite aspects of the Christian faith is its emphasis on helping those in need. Jesus … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, November 26, 2025: Giving Is Its Own Reward

Posted on November 26, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

First Sunday in Advent Read Proverbs 19 Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lord,    and he will repay him for his deed.Proverbs 19:17 Reflect Her name was Shaundra, and with a single phone call, she would unknowingly change my life. It … Continue reading →

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What Makes a Good Neighbor? Ask the Good Samaritan?

Posted on October 15, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

What makes a good neighbor? If I ever started a church of my own, I already know what I’d call it: The Church of the Good Samaritan. That parable, the one Jesus told in response to the question “And who … Continue reading →

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🪙 A Million Ways to Give

Posted on October 10, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

If I had a million dollars to give away, I wouldn’t give it all to one place. I’d spread it among the people and causes that shaped me—faith, family, compassion, and education. Continue reading →

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The Christmas Gift I Received by Giving

Posted on August 1, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

“It is more blessed to give than to receive.” – Acts 20:35 I never expected to cry the entire drive home that Christmas Eve. But the lesson the Lord taught me that night has stayed with me ever since. It … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, April 22, 2025: Give For the Right Reasons

Posted on April 22, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read “Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, April 11, 2025: He Owns It All

Posted on April 11, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Psalm 50 For every beast of the forest is mine, the cattle on a thousand hills. I know all the birds of the hills, and all that moves in the field is mine. Psalm 50:10-11 Reflect Tim sat in … Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, January 9, 2025: Be Generous (and Honest)

Posted on January 9, 2025 by Douglas Blaine

Read Acts 4:32 – 5:11 There was not a needy person among them, for as many as were owners of lands or houses sold them and brought the proceeds of what was sold and laid it at the apostles’ feet, … Continue reading →

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