Tag Archives: healing

The Final Cut: We Are Marshall

Posted on November 11, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Most football movies celebrate winning a championship. We Are Marshall celebrates something far more meaningful: finding the courage to play again. In this week’s Final Cut, I revisit Matthew McConaughey’s moving portrayal of Jack Lengyel, the devastating tragedy that inspired the film and why even a lifelong Gator can find a hero in Bobby Bowden. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, October 23, 2026: The Heartbreak of a Home Run

Posted on October 23, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

On October 23, 1993, Joe Carter broke the hearts of Phillies fans everywhere. Some heartbreak fades with time, but other wounds run much deeper. Psalm 34 reminds us that God remains near when our hearts are broken. 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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Quick Thought – Thursday, September 10, 2026: Band-Aids Cannot Heal—Bringing Your Pain to God

Posted on September 10, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Food, alcohol, entertainment and other distractions may help us avoid pain for a while, but avoiding a wound is not the same thing as healing it. Psalm 34 reminds us that affliction is real, but it is not the end of the story. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, September 9, 2026: Sticks and Stones—The Power of Words to Wound or Heal

Posted on September 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

“Sticks and stones” was never really true. Words can leave wounds no one else can see, which is why David prayed for God to guard his mouth and watch over his lips. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Wednesday, June 24, 2026: Stuck Like Glue

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Hurtful words can stick to the spirit like super glue. But Christ brings the freedom that loosens what never belonged there in the first place. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Tuesday, June 9, 2026: The Leap of Faith

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Naaman wanted a dramatic miracle, but God gave him a simple command: wash seven times in the Jordan. Sometimes faith begins with obedience before understanding. Continue reading →

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What Death Did Not Take

Posted on May 20, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

I do not think the hardest moments made me feel strong. At the pool, I felt helpless. At my mother’s bedside, I felt broken. Strength came later — in getting up afterward, loving again, and learning that death takes much, but it does not get to take everything. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Thursday, May 7, 2026: What a Friend We Have…

Posted on May 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

One man had friends who carried him to Jesus. Another man had no one to help him at all. But both men had the same true friend — Jesus Christ. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, May 2, 2026: Don’t Miss the Point

Posted on May 2, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

When Jesus healed two demon-possessed men, the people should have rejoiced. Instead, they focused on the pigs they lost. Sometimes we miss the healing because we’re distracted by the ham. Continue reading →

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