Tag Archives: helping others

The Kindness of Strangers in a Parking Lot

Posted on August 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

After a sudden fall left me bloodied and disoriented in an Atlantic Beach parking lot, two strangers stayed with me until help arrived. Their kindness has stayed with me ever since. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Monday, August 17, 2026: As You Did It to One of the Least of These

Posted on August 17, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Teacher David Menasche traveled across the country visiting former students after illness forced him from the classroom. Their willingness to welcome and care for him became a powerful example of the kind of love Jesus described in Matthew 25. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Saturday, August 14, 2026: When God’s Presence Is the Rescue

Posted on August 14, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Firefighters could not immediately rescue an injured hiker stranded on an Australian mountain, so they stayed with him through the night. Their actions offer a powerful picture of God’s promise: “I will be with you.” Continue reading →

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The Stranger Who Restored My Faith in People

Posted on August 12, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

We were stranded on a rural Georgia road after hitting a deer when a stranger stopped to help. Nearly twelve years later, I still remember what his simple act of kindness taught me about people. Continue reading →

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Don’t Let the Ball Hit the Ground

Posted on August 7, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

One of the best principles I’ve tried to follow is simple: Don’t let the ball hit the ground. But after years of catching whatever came my way, I’ve learned that good advice needs an important second line: Make sure it is actually your ball. Continue reading →

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Quick Thought – Friday, July 31, 2026: Being a Good Sport—Why How We Win Matters

Posted on July 31, 2026 by Douglas Blaine

Winning is good, but how we win matters even more. Two memorable races remind us that true sportsmanship reflects the humility and character Christ calls us to show. Continue reading →

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