Tag Archives: grace

Quick Thought – Thursday, November 5, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: Honor Thy Children’s Father

Posted on November 5, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

After my parents divorced, Mom never spoke badly of my father or stepmother. Her example taught me that forgiveness doesn’t require a restored marriage, but it does require grace. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, November 2, 2026 – Lessons From Mom: That’s Somebody’s Baby – A Lesson in Compassion

Posted on November 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Of all the things my mother ever said, four words have stayed with me more than any others: “That’s somebody’s baby.” A lesson in compassion I’ve never forgotten. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, October 28, 2026– Lessons From Mom: We’re All Special

Posted on October 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

My grandmother made every grandchild feel special. My mother made each of her children feel like the favorite. Together, they taught me something extraordinary about God’s love. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, October 15, 2026: Grace for Sale

Posted on October 15, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Naaman received a miracle that money couldn’t buy, but Gehazi saw an opportunity to make a profit. His greed and deception offer a powerful reminder that God’s grace is never for sale—and that what Christ purchased for us cannot be measured in silver or gold. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, October 8, 2026: Self Help—Finding True Transformation Through God’s Love

Posted on October 8, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Self-help promises success, wealth and personal transformation. But a tragic retreat in Arizona reminds us of the dangers of pursuing our own power instead of God’s. What does Scripture teach about becoming our best selves? 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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One Wish? Seriously?

Posted on October 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

If a genie granted me one wish, I’d be tempted to ask for more wishes. But if the Aladdin rules apply, I’d choose something harder to come by: peace, grace, mercy and the wisdom to focus on what we can actually change. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, September 28, 2026: Tattooed—What Isaiah 43 Says About Our Identity

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Some tattoos are visible, while others are emotional marks left by pain, regret and shame. Isaiah 43 reminds us that those marks do not get the final word about who we are. Continue reading →

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Do You Believe in Karma? A Christian Perspective

Posted on September 25, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Karma says you eventually get what’s coming to you. Christianity teaches justice too, but it also offers something better: grace. Continue reading →

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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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